Rhythm Section,Strings Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1170441 By Deborah Johnson. By Deborah Johnson. Arranged by Deborah Johnson. Contemporary,Folk,Holiday,Pop,Wedding. Accompaniment. Duration 215. Deborah Johnson #770812. Published by Deborah Johnson (A0.1170441). What is Love? by Deborah Johnson is a beautiful love song ballad that is simply romantic in its charm and message.  Originally recorded on the studio cast recording of the musical Tsarina, and then on the album Chocolate: Songs of Love. (https://DJWorksMusic.com/products) This MP3 instrumental accompaniment track is WITHOUT Background vocals.Individual Original Album MP3 here: https://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Songs-Love-Deborah-Johnson/dp/B0015KJAD2This arrangement is perfect for solo or duet performance or performance with chorus. Sheet Music also available.The vocals are from A below middle C to Bb above for only a little over an octave. The piano score is written out and is at the easy intermediate level, very achievable for most players. It is a simple, catchy and beautiful piece that would be a good addition for most any event!MP3 of the instrumental track, with background vocals, is also available.DEBORAH JOHNSON, is a National Recording Artist, Composer, Speaker and published Author. She has recorded over a dozen albums, written 3 original musicals and has appeared on many stages around the country and world. The author of multiple books, her music has been up for multiple GRAMMY Awards. You can find out more about Deborah at https://DJWorksMusic.com, https://GoalsForYourLife.com or https://DeborahJohnsonSpeaker.com. Follow her on Instagram @Deborah_JohnsonMusic or on Facebook @Deborah.Johnson.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.957297 Composed by Bach, Martin Luther. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Easter,Renaissance,Sacred,Wedding. 51 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #6748253. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.957297). This album contains 5 of Johann Sebastian Bach's most famous and versatile pieces for saxophone choir quintet, all very well suited for the beginners who want to get to know the baroque repertoire. They are also suitable for performances at events such as: weddings, Christian and church ceremonies, Easter, and academic recitals or concerts. They can be used in music institutions and by teachers as repertoire material and study methods, either for performance or instrumental technique. This collection includes a totally free bonus for you to enjoy: Martin Luther's A Mighty Fortress is Our God, a Renaissance sacred song for choir, which has been adapted for this set. You can also buy each one individually by checking right at the end of each description of each work.1: Air on the G String - The original piece is part of Johann Sebastian Bach's Suite No. 3 for orchestra, in D Major, BWV 1068, written for Prince Leopold of Anhalt. The so-called Air on the G String dates from one of these latter employments. In the service of the Prince of Cöthen, Bach composed not only the famous Brandenburg Concertos, but also several orchestral suites, from the third of which comes the Air on the G String. This curious title derives from a later arrangement of this piece for violin solo, in which the melody is played entirely on the lower, higher string of the instrument. ID: S0.11897852: Arioso - The Cantata 156 (BWV 156) was written for the third Sunday after Epiphany in 1729, and was first performed on January 23 of that year. The text is by Picander, one of Bach's favorite librettists. Of the four cantatas written by Bach for the feast, it was the last and only one scored for solo voice. This is a choral cantata, employing a choral melody in several movements. Cantata 156, in fact, employs two different choral melodies and texts in the second and sixth movements. A cantata is a sung symphony consisting of several parts, one of which is the Arioso, which is the initial instrumental part. ID: S0.11899873: Jesu, joy of man's desiring - This is one of Bach's most beautiful cantatas, made famous by the Jesus the Joy of Men chorus. It was originally composed for Advent 1716 in Weimar. Years later, already in Leipzig, Advent was tempus clausum, there was no music in the churches. Bach then reworked it for the Feast of Mary's Visitation. It is the final chorale of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Although it is the 32nd cantata composed by Bach, of those that have survived, it was given BWV 147 in the complete catalog of his works. ID: S0.11900434: O Jesulein süss, o Jesulein mild - The Jesulein süß, the Jesulein mild is an original traditional German choral melody for voice and continuous bass arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1735. With lyrics by Valentin Thilo, O Jesulein süss is a sacred melody adapted and catalogued as BWV 493. The first translation is by Dirk van Hogendorp, who made it more of a song for the time of suffering. ID: S0.11901835: Minuet in G major - This famous piece has traditionally been attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, as it appears in the Notebook for Anna Magdalena , a notebook that Bach gave to his wife Anna Magdalena in 1725 and which was to be filled with the favorite selections of Bach family members. However, recent research has concluded that this minuet, sometimes referred to as BWV Anhang 114. was probably composed by Christian Petzold, a German composer and organist contemporary with Bach. ID: S0.1190379Bonuses: A Mighty Fortress is Our God, by Martin Luther - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott is a hymn written by Martin Luther probably before 1529. The melody was also considered his work for a long time, but it was created at least with the collaboration of Johann Walter. The song is of great symbolic power for Protest.

Piano Quartet,String Ensemble Cello,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.926797 Composed by Jimmy Giuffre. Arranged by Hal Fredericks. Contemporary. Score and parts. 10 pages. Fortuitous Artists #4996525. Published by Fortuitous Artists (A0.926797). This arrangement stays true to the melody, harmony, and spirit of the original, and is a natural encore for the Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire arrangement from Fortuitous Artists for the same ensemble.The original tune was written for the Woody Herman Second Herd in 1947, and is a great example of bebop jazz for Big Band, played originally by Herman’s brilliant saxophonists Zoot Sims, Serge Chaloff, Herbie Steward, and Stan Getz.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1164873 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Ray Thompson. Classical. 37 pages. RayThompsonMusic #765207. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.1164873). Arranged wind quintetNatural Horn in Bb basso (Alternative horn in F provided)Mozart originally wrote 5 divertimenti for a wind trio of 3 basset horns, K439b and later rewrote/rearranged them for 2 clarinets and bassoon. K229.(There are 25 mvts.)This is my arrangement of Divertimento No.1 for wind quintet.The original 3 parts have been reallocated around the quintet, with some octave and harmony additions.I have added an original natural horn part for a more authentic Mozart sound.There are 5 movements Allegro   Minuetto and Trio   Adagio   Minuetto and Trio   Rondo For info, an unkown composer took selections of some of themovements from the 5 Divertimenti, and created a set of 6 Viennese Sonatinas (6 Wiener Sonatinen) for piano.

Flute Duet Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1490318 Composed by Francis Poulenc. Arranged by Kan Saito / Japan Duo Notes. 20th Century,Classical,Film/TV. Score. 7 pages. Japan Duo Notes #1067158. Published by Japan Duo Notes (A0.1490318). Title: Hommage à Édith Piaf by Francis Poulenc – Flute Duet ArrangementDescription:Discover the poignant beauty of Francis Poulenc’s Hommage à Édith Piaf in this expressive flute duet arrangement. Originally composed as a tribute to the legendary French singer Édith Piaf, this piece reflects Poulenc’s deep admiration for Piaf’s artistry, blending his characteristic wit and elegance with a touch of melancholy. This arrangement adapts Poulenc’s heartfelt homage for two flutes, capturing the essence of the original while offering a fresh, lyrical interpretation.Key Features:Composer: Francis PoulencArrangement: Flute DuetDifficulty Level: Intermediate to AdvancedFormat: Digital Sheet Music PDFPages: Score: 3 pages, 2 pages for each part This flute duet arrangement of Hommage à Édith Piaf preserves the emotional depth and nuanced expression of Poulenc’s original composition, allowing flutists to explore the rich, melodic lines and subtle harmonies that characterize this work. Ideal for recitals, chamber music performances, and special tributes, this piece offers a moving addition to any flute repertoire.Why Choose This Arrangement?Faithful Interpretation: Retains the emotional integrity and lyrical beauty of Poulenc’s homage, thoughtfully arranged for two flutes.Perfect for Special Performances: Suitable for recitals, concerts, and tribute performances, especially those celebrating French music and culture.Expressive and Engaging: Designed for intermediate to advanced flutists, offering a rewarding challenge that emphasizes musicality and emotional expression.Add a touch of French elegance and emotional depth to your repertoire with this beautiful flute duet arrangement of Francis Poulenc’s Hommage à Édith Piaf. It’s an ideal choice for flutists who appreciate the fusion of classical music and heartfelt tribute.Keywords: Francis Poulenc, Hommage à Édith Piaf, flute duet, flute sheet music, Poulenc arrangements, Édith Piaf tribute, French music, flute ensemble, intermediate flute music, advanced flute duet, classical music, concert flute duet, recital music.

Choral Choir (SSAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.507005 By Paula Cole. By Paula Cole. Arranged by David M. Hoyle. 20th Century,Classical,New Age,Pop,Rock. Octavo. 11 pages. Lindley Studios #117417. Published by Lindley Studios (A0.507005). Arrangement of The Ladder for 4-part women's choir: SSAA and piano/keyboard. The lyrics are in a confessional style, while there's a theme of self-determination in the metaphorical ladder of the refrain... The song features on Paula Cole's debut album Harbinger (1994) and runs the gamut of emotions from the urgent, unaccompanied opening strains and melancholy of the verses – to the striving, optimistic, melodic refrain and the joyous climax with divided voices. The original main vocal melody is given to the first sopranos, with the rest of the choir offering a gentle, rhythmicised ah accompaniment in the verses. The crunchy chords and occasional dissonances of the original are dramatised and intensified by the live choral setting. The piano part often operates independently, providing harmonic and rhythmic support and a robust bass in louder passages. No sheet music was originally issued with the song – perhaps because of the richly detailed texture of the women's backing voices – and this arrangement by David M. Hoyle represents the first commercially-available transcription/arrangement.

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.575851 Composed by David Warin Solomons. Arranged by Daniela Mastrandrea. 20th Century. Score. 7 pages. David Warin Solomons #2028829. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.575851). Arrangement by concert pianist and composer Daniela Mastrandrea of my Sweet Suite - a four movement sequence originally written for string quintet. This 2-hands piano version is fairly difficult and requires large stretches at times, but for those who like a challenge it is well worth it. However, we decided it would be good to provide 4-hands versions as well, which are easier to perform and also available on this site. The original stories behind the movements are: 1. Marie for shame - based on a setting of the poem Marie, vous estes paresseuse - Marie for shame you keep a-bed too long, you must get up and enjoy life. 2. Nocturne is basically a segue to the first movement, in which Marie yawns and goes back to sleep! The harmonies are rich and yet somnolent. 3. Camp David is a sprightly number based on the Yiddish folksong Ikh bin a meidel in de joren - I am a maiden come of age and I am looking for a husband. 4. Blue Boar Blue is based on a poem by a friend stuck studying in his college room (Blue Boar Quad at Christ Church Oxford) but dreaming of sunny outings to the river and punting. The sound samples are electronic previews. In the case of the 4-hands versions, the pdf files include the score and also separate piano parts. The original string quintets are also available on this site.

Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1045417 Composed by Muzio Clementi. Arranged by Nick M Lacanski. Classical. Score and part. 8 pages. Theupperstaff #649997. Published by theupperstaff (A0.1045417). This arrangement comes from the piano repertoire. It is the second movement of the second sonatina from a set of six listed as Op. 36 dated from 1797. It was originally in G major and is transposed to A flat major to facilitate performance for the advancing clarinetist. I have named this series of publications – Just the Notes, simply because that’s all you get. No dynamics, bowings, phrasings, fingerings, etc. This simplifies your editing. There is not a need to erase from the original, or even worse, try to write over the original print. Also, to save you money movements are sold individually. No need to purchase a multi-movement work when your only desire is to perform only one.

Woodwind Ensemble Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813880 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Christmas,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. 43 pages. Regis Bookshar #6612663. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813880). Oboe Octet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of the March from Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's extremely popular, The Nutcracker Suite, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts and recitals but would be most appropriate during the Holiday season. This selection has been arranged to keep all of the intensity and excitement of the original composition and is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (43 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.The Nutcracker is an 1892 two-act ballet with a score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960's and is performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season, especially in North America. Tchaikovsky's score has become one of his most famous compositions. Some critics have called it astonishingly rich in detailed inspiration and from beginning to end, beautiful, melodious, original and characteristic. The ballet's first complete performance outside Russia took place in England in 1934. The first complete United States performance was on December 24, 1944, by the San Francisco Ballet. It was such an enormous success that the San Francisco Ballet has presented The Nutcracker every Christmas Eve and throughout the winter season, debuting new productions in 1944, 1954, 1967 and 2004. In Salt Lake City, it has been performed every year since 1963. The New York City Ballet gave its first annual performance in 1954. In addition to annual live stagings of the work, many productions have also been televised or released on home video.The Nutcracker continues to be one of Tchaikovsky's most popular compositions and contains some of his most memorable works. Tchaikovsky made a selection of eight of the numbers from the ballet before the ballet's December 1892 premiere, forming The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, and is intended for concert performance. The suite was first performed, under the composer's direction, on March 19, 1892. The suite became instantly popular with almost every number encored at its premiere.Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could also have the opportunity to play some of these wonderful compositions, originally scored for a full orchestra, and has arranged two of the selections, the popular March and the Russian Dance for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. So, in addition to this version of the March for an Oboe Octet, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection for various Quintets and Octets and are readily available. If you should decide to purchase this arrangement of the March, I would highly encourage you to also consider purchasing the arrangement of the Russian Dance as well. Scheduling the March followed by the Russian Dance would be a very satisfying addition to any concert or recital. Please take the time to look for other versions of these compositions. You may find something else that might also suit your needs.I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as there are numerous selections in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are being added as often as possible. I'm certain that this wonderful arrangement of the March from Tchaikovsky's marvelous holiday favorite, The Nutcracker Suite, will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

Piano,Tenor Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1502105 Composed by Keiko Takashima. Classical,Contest,Festival. Score and part. 27 pages. FOSTERMUSIC.JP Digital Publishing #1077976. Published by FOSTERMUSIC.JP Digital Publishing (A0.1502105). THREE ANCIENT CAPITALS was originally written for Trombone Quartet Zipang in 2007. It was published just after its premiere in December of that year, and I am very glad that it has been played by a number of trombone quartets since then. Following its publication, a female trombonist uttered, “Although quartet is fun, it would be also enjoyable if it was played solo, wouldn’t it? “ and this brought the opportunity for this “solo trombone version” to be born.The whole work consists of three pieces. They were written based on my impression of each place when I visited them. 1. Kamakura: In the Hydrangea Temple I visited Meigetsu-in Temple, which is well-known as “Hydrangea Temple,” on a rainy day in June. There I saw colorful beautiful hydrangeas in full bloom, struck by gentle rain. The motif which is repeated many times in the piece represents each hydrangea. 2. Nara: Consecration of the Great Buddda Among the Great Buddhas all over, Rushana-butsu in Todai-ji Temple in Nara, which is 16 meters tall, is the most famous.I imagined the solemn scene of the Consecration Mass of Great Buddha. 3. Kyoto: The Golden Pavilion in the Sunset It was toward dusk when I visited the Rokuon-ji Temple, known as “Temple of Golden Pavilion,” which was built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third shogun in the Muromachi period. It shined like gold in the light reflected by the setting sun.It was fun for me to arrange the trombone quartet into solo trombone with piano, and I chose every single note carefully while building the relationship between the trombone and piano. I hope the audience will enjoy a different experience from the original quartet. I hope this work, born by Zipangu Quartet, will be loved by more people beyond the frame of its original setting. Performance Time: 12’00” PROFILE: Keiko Takashima Keiko Takashima was born in Takamatsu, Kagawa in 1962 and grew up mainly in Hiroshima.She began taking piano lessons at the age of four and enjoyed chorus as a club activity in junior and senior high school. She started learning harmony and composition theory while she was in high school and enrolled in the composition department at Tokyo University of the Arts of Music in 1982. After graduation, in the wake of providing new arrangements of CHANSON JAPONAISE (YUYAKE-KOYAKE) and FANTASIE (WARABE-UTA) as encore pieces for the Paris Trombone Quartet for their first tour to Japan, she has written many works for trombone.Her repertoire for trombone quartet includes PASSEPIED, MEMORIES, SQUARE DANCE, THREE ANCIENT CAPITALS, THE INTERSECTION OF CROSSING PATHS, SONG OF HOMETOWN, JAPANESE FOUR SEASONS, DOGWOOD PRAYER, and BEYOND THE SANDY HILL. She also wrote for solo trombone and piano: FANTASY ON ITSUKI LULLABY, which is included in Mr. Michel Becquet’s solo album, as well as BREEZE IN THE HEARTS - BLOOM IN THE WORLD, IN THE QUIET OF THE NIGHT, and HEAR THE SPRING CALLING. Her choral works are TOKI-SOBA (for mixed chorus) based on Japanese comic storytelling, LOVE IN KYOTO (suite for female chorus, lyrics by Madoka Mayuzumi), and FLOWER TIDING (lyrics by Urara Takahashi). PIANO RECITAL STORY, a suite for piano, is also on sale at PTNA Musse.jp (a music delivery service on the Internet).Ms. Takashima also wrote the fanfares for the opening and closing ceremonies at the National Sports Festival, held in Hiroshima in 1998. She is a regular member of the the Piano Teachers’ National Association of Japan.*The YouTube sample is a performance of oboe d'amore for reference of the music.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1320252 Composed by Igor Stravinsky. Arranged by L.C. Harnsberger. 20th Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Film/TV. 32 pages. LCH Music #908765. Published by LCH Music (A0.1320252). The Finale From The Firebird arranged for band (grade 2.5) by L. C. Harnsberger. The ballet “The Firebird,'' originally composed for the Ballets Russes in 1910 by Igor Stravinsky, was a massive success that launched him into international fame. This transcription of the original 1910 version of the score has been expertly arranged for young concert band by L. C. Harnsberger. It includes helpful cues and retains all the drama of the original score. The piece starts with a solo horn (cued in alto saxes) that builds through simple meter changes, and ends with a powerful and legendary final climax. This arrangement is perfect for concerts, festivals, and is an ideal opener or closer for any performance.

Flute Duet Flute - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1489773 Composed by J.Ibert. Arranged by Kan Saito / Japan Duo Notes. 20th Century,Classical,Film/TV,Folk,Standards. Score. 10 pages. Japan Duo Notes #1066645. Published by Japan Duo Notes (A0.1489773). Title: Entr'acte by Jacques Ibert – Flute Duet ArrangementDescription:Discover the lively and spirited melodies of Jacques Ibert’s Entr'acte in this dynamic flute duet arrangement. Originally composed as an interlude for a play, Entr'acte has become one of Ibert's most popular works, known for its vibrant rhythms and Spanish-inspired flair. This arrangement brings the energetic character of the original composition to life, now beautifully adapted for two flutes.Key Features:Composer: Jacques IbertArrangement: Flute DuetDifficulty Level: Intermediate to AdvancedFormat: Digital Sheet Music PDFPages:Score: 4 pages , Parts: 3 pages each  Total: 10 pagesThis arrangement retains the vivacity and rhythmic intricacy of Ibert’s Entr'acte, offering a fresh and engaging challenge for flutists. Ideal for concert performances, recitals, and competitions, this duet showcases the agility and expressiveness of the flute, making it a must-have for any flutist’s repertoire.Why Choose This Arrangement?Faithful to the Original: Preserves the lively spirit and rhythmic drive of Ibert’s composition, tailored for two flutes.Perfect for Performances: Ideal for a wide range of performance settings, from formal concerts to recitals and competitions.Engaging and Challenging: Designed for intermediate to advanced flutists, offering a rewarding challenge with its fast-paced and intricate passages.Elevate your performance with this exciting flute duet arrangement of Jacques Ibert’s Entr'acte. This piece is sure to captivate both performers and audiences alike with its lively rhythms and bright melodies.Keywords: Jacques Ibert, Entr'acte, flute duet, flute sheet music, Ibert arrangements, flute ensemble, intermediate flute music, advanced flute duet, classical music, concert flute duet, recital music.

Saxophone Quartet,Woodwind Ensemble Tenor Saxophone - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1137878 Composed by Christian Petzold, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Martin Luther. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Easter,Renaissance,Sacred,Wedding. 44 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #738132. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1137878). This album contains 5 of Johann Sebastian Bach's most famous and versatile pieces for tenor sax quartet, all very well suited for the beginners who want to get to know the baroque repertoire. They are also suitable for performances at events such as: weddings, Christian and church ceremonies, Easter, and academic recitals or concerts. They can be used in music institutions and by teachers as repertoire material and study methods, either for performance or instrumental technique. This collection includes a totally free bonus for you to enjoy: Martin Luther's A Mighty Fortress is Our God, a Renaissance sacred song for choir, which has been adapted for this set. 1: Air on the G String - The original piece is part of Johann Sebastian Bach's Suite No. 3 for orchestra, in D Major, BWV 1068, written for Prince Leopold of Anhalt. The so-called Air on the G String dates from one of these latter employments. In the service of the Prince of Cöthen, Bach composed not only the famous Brandenburg Concertos, but also several orchestral suites, from the third of which comes the Air on the G String. This curious title derives from a later arrangement of this piece for violin solo, in which the melody is played entirely on the lower, higher string of the instrument. 2: Arioso - The Cantata 156 (BWV 156) was written for the third Sunday after Epiphany in 1729, and was first performed on January 23 of that year. The text is by Picander, one of Bach's favorite librettists. Of the four cantatas written by Bach for the feast, it was the last and only one scored for solo voice. This is a choral cantata, employing a choral melody in several movements. Cantata 156, in fact, employs two different choral melodies and texts in the second and sixth movements. A cantata is a sung symphony consisting of several parts, one of which is the Arioso, which is the initial instrumental part. 3: Jesu, joy of man's desiring - This is one of Bach's most beautiful cantatas, made famous by the Jesus the Joy of Men chorus. It was originally composed for Advent 1716 in Weimar. Years later, already in Leipzig, Advent was tempus clausum, there was no music in the churches. Bach then reworked it for the Feast of Mary's Visitation. It is the final chorale of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Although it is the 32nd cantata composed by Bach, of those that have survived, it was given BWV 147 in the complete catalog of his works. 4: O Jesulein süss, o Jesulein mild - The Jesulein süß, the Jesulein mild is an original traditional German choral melody for voice and continuous bass arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1735. With lyrics by Valentin Thilo, O Jesulein süss is a sacred melody adapted and catalogued as BWV 493. The first translation is by Dirk van Hogendorp, who made it more of a song for the time of suffering. 5: Minuet in G major - This famous piece has traditionally been attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, as it appears in the Notebook for Anna Magdalena , a notebook that Bach gave to his wife Anna Magdalena in 1725 and which was to be filled with the favorite selections of Bach family members. However, recent research has concluded that this minuet, sometimes referred to as BWV Anhang 114. was probably composed by Christian Petzold, a German composer and organist contemporary with Bach. Bonus: A Mighty Fortress is Our God, by Martin Luther - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott is a hymn written by Martin Luther probably before 1529. The melody was also considered his work for a long time, but it was created at least with the collaboration of Johann Walter. The song is of great symbolic power for Protestantism, where it is also known as Deus noster refugium et virtus. Considered one of the most important hymns in the history of Christianity, it was considered by the Christian poet Johann Heirich Heine (1797-1856) to be the Marseillaise of the Reformation, in an allusion to the French national anthem.

String Ensemble Cello,Double Bass,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813930 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Christmas,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 15 pages. Regis Bookshar #6615203. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813930). String Octet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. This marvelous arrangement of the Russian Dance (Trepak), from Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's extremely popular, The Nutcracker Suite, would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts and recitals but would be most appropriate during the Holiday season. This selection has been arranged to keep all of the intensity and excitement of the original composition and is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (15 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library which are being made available for the first time.The Nutcracker is an 1892 two-act ballet with a score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960's and is performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season, especially in North America. Tchaikovsky's score has become one of his most famous compositions. Some critics have called it astonishingly rich in detailed inspiration and from beginning to end, beautiful, melodious, original and characteristic. The ballet's first complete performance outside Russia took place in England in 1934. The first complete United States performance was on December 24, 1944, by the San Francisco Ballet. It was such an enormous success that the San Francisco Ballet has presented The Nutcracker every Christmas Eve and throughout the winter season, debuting new productions in 1944, 1954, 1967 and 2004. In Salt Lake City, it has been performed every year since 1963. The New York City Ballet gave its first annual performance in 1954. In addition to annual live stagings of the work, many productions have also been televised or released on home video.The Nutcracker continues to be one of Tchaikovsky's most popular compositions and contains some of his most memorable works. Tchaikovsky made a selection of eight of the numbers from the ballet before the ballet's December 1892 premiere, forming The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, and is intended for concert performance. The suite was first performed, under the composer's direction, on March 19, 1892. The suite became instantly popular with almost every number encored at its premiere.Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists could also have the opportunity to play some of these wonderful compositions, originally scored for a full orchestra, and has arranged two of the selections, the popular March and the Russian Dance, one of the character dances, based on the traditional Russian and Ukrainian folk dance, Trepak, for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. So, in addition to this version of the Russian Dance for a String Octet, consisting of 3 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Violoncellos and 1 Double Bass, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this selection for various Quintets and Octets and are readily available. If you should decide to purchase this arrangement of the Russian Dance, I would highly encourage you to also consider purchasing the arrangement of the March as well. Scheduling the March followed by the Russian Dance would be a very satisfying addition to any concert or recital. Please take the time to look for other versions of these compositions. You may find something else that might also suit your needs.I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as there are numerous selections in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are being added as often as possible. I'm certain that this wonderful arrangement of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's marve.

String Trio Cello - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1114737 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred,Wedding. 9 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #716600. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1114737). This easy arrangement for violoncello trio has been adapted to be simple to perform and understand the structure of the original work for various levels of musical knowledge. It can be played freely by beginning students because of the ease imposed on the piece. It is often performed at wedding ceremonies slowly and reverently, challenging the effect suggested by Bach in his original score for voices with trumpet, oboes, strings, and continuous bass. This is one of Bach's most beautiful cantatas, made famous by the Jesus the Joy of Men chorus. It was originally composed for Advent 1716 in Weimar. Years later, already in Leipzig, Advent was tempus clausum, there was no music in the churches. Bach then reworked it for the Feast of Mary's Visitation. It is the final chorale of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Although it is the 32nd cantata composed by Bach, of those that have survived, it was given BWV 147 in the complete catalog of his works.