String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1491680 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Holiday,Traditional. 14 pages. Jmsgu3 #1068354. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1491680). I Saw Three Ships is a traditional English Christmas carol that has gained popularity for its melodic simplicity and festive themes. Here are some key points about its significance:Historical ContextOrigins: The earliest known printed version of I Saw Three Ships dates back to the 17th century, with a notable publication by William Sandys in 1833. The song was likely known earlier under As I Sat On a Sunny Bank, particularly popular in Cornwall.Cultural Relevance: The carol reflects a period when maritime themes were prominent in English culture, coinciding with the Age of Exploration. This context made the imagery of ships particularly resonant for audiences of the time.Symbolism and InterpretationThe Ships: The lyrics describe three ships arriving on Christmas Day, which has led to various interpretations. One common belief is that the ships symbolize the three vessels that carried the relics of the Magi to Cologne Cathedral in the 12th century. Alternatively, they may represent the camels used by the Magi, often referred to as ships of the desert due to their role in transporting the wise men to Bethlehem.Bethlehem's Geography: The song mentions ships sailing into Bethlehem, which raises questions, as the nearest body of water is the Dead Sea, about 20 miles away. This discrepancy has prompted interpretations that focus on the symbolic rather than literal meaning of the ships.Musical LegacyPopularity: I Saw Three Ships has been embraced by various artists across genres, with notable recordings by musicians such as Sting, Glen Campbell, and Sufjan Stevens. Its enduring appeal makes it a staple in Christmas music repertoires.Lyric Variations: Different song versions have emerged over the years, reflecting local traditions and interpretations. Some variations even change the context from Christmas to other celebrations, demonstrating the carol's flexibility in cultural contexts.In summary, I Saw Three Ships is significant as a cherished Christmas carol and a cultural artifact that encapsulates historical maritime themes, religious symbolism, and the evolution of folk music traditions.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1371323 By John Williams (Guitarist). By Stanley Myers. Arranged by Jhavilah. 20th Century,Film/TV,Multicultural,Singer/Songwriter,Soul,World. Score. 12 pages. Jhavilah #955532. Published by Jhavilah (A0.1371323). Cavatina is a 1970 classical guitar piece by British composer Stanley Myers, which was originally written for the soundtrack of the film The Walking Stick. The piece was later expanded and recorded by classical guitarist John Williams, and it became popularized as the theme from the 1978 film The Deer Hunter. The piece is known for its beautiful and expressive melody and has been recorded and performed by various artists. The Italian musical term cavatina is frequently applied to any simple, melodious air. The piece has also been used in various films, TV shows, and other media..

Solo Guitar - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1327548 Composed by Various. Arranged by Socrates Arvanitakis. Renaissance. Individual part. 83 pages. Socrates Arvanitakis #915591. Published by Socrates Arvanitakis (A0.1327548). FROM THE PREFACEThe fourth volume of Renaissance music for classical guitar contains twenty mostly well-known and a few more rare intermediate Renaissance pieces taken mainly from lute and vihuela sources. I have tried to keep the upper level of technical difficulty to the contemporary grade VI level of the A.B.R.S.M. which takes the student to the advanced level (grades VII-VIII).The pieces are given in two versions, first as decorated pages in ordinary notation, and then the same pieces are again given in undecorated pages of notation and tablature. Therefore each volume contains two books in one and the choice is left to the user whether to keep the volume as presented, or to construct his own book by inclusion or deletion of unwanted pages, blank pages, etc, for use either as a printed or a tablet-screen book version. The addition of tablature of course results in increasing the number of pages needed for the presentation of the pieces, therefore the staff sizes are here reduced to an appropriate degree which can maintain the two-page view principle of any piece without need for automatic or manual page turners, foot pedals etc.THEMATIC INDEX OF THIS VOLUME  & NAVIGATION BY ACTIVE LINKSThe thematic index following the cover page of this volume contains active links to the decorated pages of the pieces.The titles of the pieces are also active links interconnecting decorated and tablature pages of the same piece.The header in pages containing  the title of a piece is an active link bringing back to the thematic index. The YOUTUBE logo icons in the thematic index are external links to particular performances of these pieces by various artists.Socrates ArvanitakisLondon 2023CONTENTSPavana 1 Luys MilanPavana 2 L. MilanPavana 3 L. MilanPavana 4 L. MilanPavana 5 L. MilanPavana 6 L. MilanGallarda - Alonso de MudarraGuardame las Vacas I - Luis de NarvaezGuárdame las vacas II - Luis de NarvaezDance Of The Washerwomen - Hans NeusidlerTedesca - AnonymousAlmain - Richard AllisonGreensleeves 1-traditional/AnonymousGreensleeves 2- Francis CuttingAlman in Am - Robert Johnson The Round Battle Galliard - John DowlandThe King of Danemark's Galliard - John DowlandThe Night Watch - Anthony HolborneThe Cobbler - AnonymousGo From My Window - Anonymous.

String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1147810 Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 19th Century,Contest,Festival,Romantic Period,Standards,Thriller. 129 pages. Jmsgu3 #747963. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1147810). Composed in 1867, Mussorgskyâ??s Night on Bald Mountain is a tone poem inspired by the Russian legend of nocturnal revels on St. John's Night, involving a witches' Sabbath on Bald Mountain near Kiev. The piece is known for its high drama, dark textures, and bold harmonies, which Mussorgsky's colleagues considered excitingly expressive and raw. The work was unpublished and unrevised at the time of the composer's death, and his colleagues, including Rimsky-Korsakov, later revised it. The composition remains a powerful representation of Russian folk tradition. It is associated with the pagan festivities of the midsummer Slavic holiday, making it a significant piece in the history of Russian classical music.The legend of the nocturnal revels on St. John's Night in June on a hill called Lysa Hora near Kiev is a prominent Slavic tale that inspired Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain. The legend tells of a demon, Chernobog, who leads the revels until a far-off church bell sounds disperse the Spirits of Darkness. This tale is associated with the pagan festivities of the midsummer Slavic holiday and is a significant part of Russian folklore and culture. Lysa Hora, meaning Bald Mountain or Barren Mountain, is a large wooded hill in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, near the confluence of the Dnipro and Lybid' rivers, and is the traditional site of the witch gatherings in Slavic folklore. The legend's themes of darkness, supernatural gatherings, and the triumph of light have made it a compelling source of inspiration for various artistic works, including Mussorgsky's musical composition.

Woodwind Ensemble Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549955 Composed by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Romantic Period,Standards. 227 pages. Jmsgu3 #4337561. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549955). Score: 140 pages. Duration ca. 11:00. Instrumentation: 1 piccolo, 3 concert flutes, 2 alto flutes, 1 bass flute, 1 cello (optional). Piccolo part: 7 pages, Flute 1 part: 14 pages, Flute 2 part: 13 pages, Flute 3 part: 10 pages, Alto Flute 1 part: 10 pages, Alto Flute 2 part: 11 pages, Bass Flute part: 11 pages, Cello part: 11 pages.Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain is significant for several reasons. Composed in 1867, it is a tone poem inspired by the Russian legend of nocturnal revels on St. John's Night, involving a witches' Sabbath on Bald Mountain near Kiev. The piece is known for its high drama, dark textures, and bold harmonies, which Mussorgsky's colleagues considered excitingly expressive and raw. The work was unpublished and unrevised at the time of the composer's death, and his colleagues, including Rimsky-Korsakov, later revised it. The composition remains a powerful representation of Russian folk tradition. It is associated with the pagan festivities of the midsummer Slavic holiday, making it a significant piece in the history of Russian classical music.The legend of the nocturnal revels on St. John's Night in June on a hill called Lysa Hora near Kiev is a prominent Slavic tale that inspired Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain. The legend tells of a demon, Chernobog, who leads the revels until a far-off church bell sounds disperse the Spirits of Darkness. This tale is associated with the pagan festivities of the midsummer Slavic holiday and is a significant part of Russian folklore and culture. Lysa Hora, meaning Bald Mountain or Barren Mountain, is a large wooded hill in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, near the confluence of the Dnipro and Lybid' rivers, and is the traditional site of the witch gatherings in Slavic folklore. The legend's themes of darkness, supernatural gatherings, and the triumph of light have made it a compelling source of inspiration for various artistic works, including Mussorgsky's musical composition.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1412494 Composed by Zhanhao He. Arranged by Cathy Pate. 19th Century,Folk,Multicultural,World. Score. 4 pages. Aiwo Production #994589. Published by Aiwo Production (A0.1412494). The Butterfly Lovers is a Chinese folk legend that has inspired various artistic interpretations, including a famous violin concerto. The story revolves around the forbidden love between Liang Shanbo, a scholar, and Zhu Yingtai, a young woman who disguises herself as a man to pursue an education. The two fall deeply in love but are ultimately separated by societal constraints and tragic circumstances. After Liang's death, Zhu reveals her true identity, and she too dies of a broken heart. Their spirits transform into a pair of butterflies, forever entwined in eternal love. The song captures the poignant beauty and enduring romance of this classic tale.

Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549957 Composed by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Halloween,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. 234 pages. Jmsgu3 #4348907. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549957). Scored with optional parts to accommodate most concert bands. 1 Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bb Clarinets, 2 Bass Clarinets, 2 Eb Alto Saxes, 2 Bb Tenor Saxes, 2 Eb Baritone Saxes, 2 Bb Trumpets, 2 F Horns, Trombone/Euphonium/Bassoon 1 & 2 part,  2 Tubas, Mallets: (marimba), Chimes, Percussion 1: snare drum, crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, gong & triangle, Percussion 2: Bass Drum, crash cymbals, gong, Can be performed by a small band with one on a part, no percussion, no piccolo.Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain is significant for several reasons. Composed in 1867, it is a tone poem inspired by the Russian legend of nocturnal revels on St. John's Night, involving a witches' Sabbath on Bald Mountain near Kiev. The piece is known for its high drama, dark textures, and bold harmonies, which Mussorgsky's colleagues considered excitingly expressive and raw. The work was unpublished and unrevised at the time of the composer's death, and his colleagues, including Rimsky-Korsakov, later revised it. The composition remains a powerful representation of Russian folk tradition. It is associated with the pagan festivities of the midsummer Slavic holiday, making it a significant piece in the history of Russian classical music.The legend of the nocturnal revels on St. John's Night in June on a hill called Lysa Hora near Kiev is a prominent Slavic tale that inspired Modest Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain. The legend tells of a demon, Chernobog, who leads the revels until a far-off church bell sounds disperse the Spirits of Darkness. This tale is associated with the pagan festivities of the midsummer Slavic holiday and is a significant part of Russian folklore and culture. Lysa Hora, meaning Bald Mountain or Barren Mountain, is a large wooded hill in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, near the confluence of the Dnipro and Lybid' rivers, and is the traditional site of the witch gatherings in Slavic folklore. The legend's themes of darkness, supernatural gatherings, and the triumph of light have made it a compelling source of inspiration for various artistic works, including Mussorgsky's musical composition.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376483 By Various Artist. By Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Narsinh Mehta. Arranged by Katsumi WF. Bollywood,Hindi,Multicultural,Religious,Traditional,World. Individual part. 2 pages. Katsumi WF #961008. Published by Katsumi WF (A0.1376483). The arrangement is for Viola / Alto instrument ( Original key Db major, the original note range, contains the chords and melody, 2 pages, works with the original soundtrack 4:38 mins version, does not contain the lyrics ).YouTube Link : https://youtu.be/vyRberghF_I?si=XMfU1I-7XtuhKikI.

Cello Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376488 By Various Artist. By Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Narsinh Mehta. Arranged by Katsumi WF. Bollywood,Hindi,Multicultural,Religious,Traditional,World. Individual part. 2 pages. Katsumi WF #961015. Published by Katsumi WF (A0.1376488). The arrangement is for Cello ( Original key Db major, contains the chords and melody, 2 pages, works with the original soundtrack 4:38 mins version, does not contain the lyrics ).YouTube Link : https://youtu.be/vyRberghF_I?si=XMfU1I-7XtuhKikI.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1493170 By Various Artist. By Onkar Prasad Nayyar. Arranged by Mitch Grussing. Bollywood,Broadway,Film/TV,Hindi,Musical/Show. Score. 4 pages. Mitch Grussing #1069832. Published by Mitch Grussing (A0.1493170). This enchanting song, from the classic movie Aar Paar, is now available for piano! This late-intermediate arrangement of Babuji Dheere Chalna integrates both the vocal and accordion parts for a lively piano solo.

Choral Choir,Choral (SAA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.861519 By Various Artist. By Christophe Le Friant, Franco Bracardi, Giandomenico Boncompagni, Grandi, Luchi, and Stefanini. Arranged by Jetse Bremer. Contemporary. 18 pages. Jetse Bremer #5798259. Published by Jetse Bremer (A0.861519).

C Instrument - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376493 By Various Artist. By Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Narsinh Mehta. Arranged by Katsumi WF. Bollywood,Hindi,Multicultural,Religious,Traditional,World. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. Katsumi WF #961019. Published by Katsumi WF (A0.1376493). The arrangement is for C instrument / Easy version ( Original key Db major, the original note range, contains the chords and simplified melody for beginner - intermediate , does not contain the lyrics ).YouTube Link : https://youtu.be/vyRberghF_I?si=XMfU1I-7XtuhKikI.

Violin Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376499 By Various Artist. By Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Narsinh Mehta. Arranged by Katsumi WF. Bollywood,Hindi,Multicultural,Religious,Traditional,World. 1 pages. Katsumi WF #961027. Published by Katsumi WF (A0.1376499). The arrangement is for Violin / C instrument ( D major, contains the chords and simplified melody for beginner - intermediate, does not contain the lyrics ).YouTube Link : https://youtu.be/vyRberghF_I?si=XMfU1I-7XtuhKikI.

Flute Solo,Soprano Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376487 By Various Artist. By Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Narsinh Mehta. Arranged by Katsumi WF. Bollywood,Hindi,Multicultural,Religious,Traditional,World. Individual part. 2 pages. Katsumi WF #961012. Published by Katsumi WF (A0.1376487). The arrangement is for Flute / C instrument ( Original key Db major, an octave higher than the original note range, contains the chords and melody, 2 pages, works with the original soundtrack 4:38 mins version, does not contain the lyrics ).YouTube Link : https://youtu.be/vyRberghF_I?si=XMfU1I-7XtuhKikI.

Violin Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376477 By Various Artist. By Hridaynath Mangeshkar and Narsinh Mehta. Arranged by Katsumi WF. Bollywood,Hindi,Multicultural,Religious,Traditional,World. 2 pages. Katsumi WF #961002. Published by Katsumi WF (A0.1376477). The arrangement is for Violin / C instrument ( Original key Db major, the original note range, contains the chords and melody, 2 pages, works with the original soundtrack 4:38 mins version, does not contain the lyrics ).YouTube Link : https://youtu.be/vyRberghF_I?si=XMfU1I-7XtuhKikI.