String Ensemble Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1111377 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Chamber,Christian,Classical,Instructional,Religious. 28 pages. Regis Bookshar #713664. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.1111377). Recordare (from Requiem (K. 626) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/Franz Xaver Sussmayr - String Sextet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. Hauntingly beautiful is how the Recordare from Mozart's Requiem is often described. Originally written for an orchestra and four vocal soloists, it has now been transcribed by Regis Bookshar for a String Sextet, consisting of 2 Violins, 2 Violas and 2 Violoncellos, and would be a wonderful addition to any music library. This arrangement will provide students with the opportunity to play this beautiful composition, something which they may not have had the opportunity to do, otherwise. This selection could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services and is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this arrangement. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (28 pages). The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble has performed the Trumpet Quintet version of the Recordare for funerals, providing beautiful, introspective music for the occasion. There is some controversy surrounding the circumstances of the Requiem's composition because Mozart died before he could complete it. Count Franz von Walsegg had commissioned a Requiem Mass but Mozart had received only half of the payment in advance. So, upon his death on December 5th, 1791, his widow, Constanze, wished to have the work completed secretly by someone else and submit it to the count as having been completed by Mozart to collect the final payment. Joseph von Eybler was one of the first composers to be asked to complete the score and had worked on a number of movements but felt unable to complete the remainder and gave the manuscript back to Constanze Mozart. The task was then given to another composer, Franz Xaver Sussmayr. Sussmayr borrowed some of Eybler's work in making his completion, added his own orchestration to other movements and added several new movements which a Requiem Mass would normally comprise. He then added a final section by adapting the opening two movements which Mozart had written to the different words which finish the Requiem Mass, which according to both Sussmayr and Mozart's wife, was done according to Mozart's directions. The completed score, initially by Mozart but largely finished by Sussmayr, was then dispatched to Count Walsegg complete with a counterfeited signature of Mozart dated 1792. Despite the controversy over how much of the music is actually Mozart's, the commonly performed Sussmayr version has become widely accepted by the public, and is considered one of Mozart's finest compositions. The Recordare is considered by many people to be one of the most beautiful compositions in Mozart's entire catalogue. Regis Bookshar, a trumpet player, has performed the Requiem in concert with a full orchestra, soloists and a chorus and felt that other musicians should have the opportunity to play the hauntingly beautiful Recordare as well. So, in addition to this arrangement for a String Sextet, he has made quite a few other arrangements of this beautiful composition. There are Quintets, Sextets, Septets and Octets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this composition. You may fine something else which may also suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar as well, as there are numerous arrangements 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 beautiful arrangement of Mozart's Recordare, will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

Cello,Double Bass,String Quartet,Viola - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.882761 Composed by Georg Christoph Wagenseil. Arranged by Manontroppo Music - Charles Small. Baroque,Classical. Score and parts. 110 pages. Manontroppo Music - Charles Small #6022041. Published by Manontroppo Music - Charles Small (A0.882761). All six of the Quartets for Low Strings -- two violas, cello and bass. Inexplicably, these fine pieces, written about 250 years ago, have remained unpublished until now, although the alternate versions for three celli and bass were published by Doblinger (Vienna) in 1978/81. The musical language is late-Baroque/early-Classical, and the low sonority is irresistibly delicious. My edition is clear, meticulous, and user friendly: every page-turn occurs at the end of a movement. Ready-to-print two-sided, or print one-sided and assemble the pages.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.983906 Composed by Hal C. Thomas. Contemporary,Instructional,Standards. Individual part. 3 pages. HAL C THOMAS #5299435. Published by HAL C THOMAS (A0.983906). Your Adagio for two violas is charming and very idiomatic for the instrument. As it is in A Minor, it enables the players to utilize harmonics and open strings that are far more resonant than on the violin. It would be ideal even for young players who have attained the Mitte, or middle level of abilities, as the German musicians designate it.  Paul R. Frankenfeld, President Cincinnati Musicians Association

Cello,Double Bass,String Quartet,Viola - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.882759 Arranged by Manontroppo Music - Charles Small. Baroque,Classical. Score and parts. 23 pages. Manontroppo Music - Charles Small #6021387. Published by Manontroppo Music - Charles Small (A0.882759). Quartet #5 (of 6) for two violas, cello and bass. Inexplicably, these fine pieces, written about 250 years ago, have remained unpublished until now, although the alternate version for three celli and bass was published by Doblinger (Vienna) in 1978/81. The musical language is late-Baroque/early-Classical, and the low sonority is irresistibly delicious. My edition is clear, meticulous, and user friendly: every page-turn occurs at the end of a movement. Ready-to-print two-sided, or print one-sided and assemble the pages.

String Quartet String Quartet,Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.723160 Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann. Arranged by Joel Jacklich (ASCAP). Baroque,Concert. Score and parts. 31 pages. Joel Jacklich #5370863. Published by Joel Jacklich (A0.723160). Georg Philipp Telemann wrote four concerti for four violins unaccompanied, his TWV 40:201-204.  Here is the third concerto in F major arranged for four violas by Joel Jacklich (A.S.C.A.P.).

Cello,Double Bass,String Quartet,Viola - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.882760 Composed by Georg Christoph Wagenseil. Arranged by Manontroppo Music - Charles Small. Baroque,Classical. Score and parts. 23 pages. Manontroppo Music - Charles Small #6022065. Published by Manontroppo Music - Charles Small (A0.882760). Quartet #6 (of 6) for two violas, cello and bass. Inexplicably, these fine pieces, written about 250 years ago, have remained unpublished until now, although the alternate version for three celli and bass was published by Doblinger (Vienna) in 1978/81. The musical language is late-Baroque/early-Classical, and the low sonority is irresistibly delicious. My edition is clear, meticulous, and user friendly: every page-turn occurs at the end of a movement. Ready-to-print two-sided, or print one-sided and assemble the pages.

String Ensemble Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813995 Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Christmas,Instructional,Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 12 pages. Regis Bookshar #6636653. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813995). String Octet - Intermediate - Digital Download. This arrangement of Silent Night, or in German, Stille Nacht, would be a wonderful addition to any music library and could be performed for Christmas concerts, recitals, and, especially, church services. It is equally suitable for junior and senior high school students and even older musicians. Depending on their ability, younger musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (12 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.Silent Night is probably the most popular Christmas carol ever written. It was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr and was first performed on Christmas Eve at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, a small village in present-day Austria. A young Catholic priest, Father Joseph Mohr, had written the poem, Stille Nacht, in 1816 and had gone to Oberndorf in 1817. The melody was composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, schoolmaster and organist in the nearby village of Arnsdorf. On Christmas Eve, 1818, Mohr brought the words to Gruber and asked him to compose a melody and guitar accompaniment for that night's mass, after river flooding had possibly damaged the church organ. The church was eventually destroyed by repeated flooding and has since been replaced with the Silent-Night-Chapel.According to Gruber, Karl Mauracher, an organ builder who serviced the instrument at the Oberndorf church, was enamored with the song, and took the composition home with him to the Ziller Valley in Tyrol, Austria. From there, two traveling families of folk singers, the Strassers and the Rainers, included the tune in their shows. The Rainers were already singing it around Christmas, 1819, and once performed it for an audience that included Franz I of Austria and Alexander I of Russia. They also gave the first performance of the song in the United States in New York City in 1839. By the 1840's, the song was well known and was reported to be a favorite of Frederick William IV of Prussia. During this period, the melody changed slightly to become the version that is commonly heard today. The version of the melody that is generally used today is a slow, meditative lullaby, or pastoral, differing slightly from Gruber's original which has a moderate tempo. The song has been translated into about 140 languages and has been recorded by many singers across many music genres. The version sung by Bing Crosby in 1935, has sold over 10 million copies as a single.In this arrangement of Silent Night, Regis Bookshar has kept the basic form of this familiar Christmas carol, but has also included a descant during the third verse. Also, in addition to this version for a String Octet, consisting of 3 Violins, 2 Violas and 3 Violoncellos, there are other arrangements of Silent Night available for a variety of instrumental ensembles. There are Quintets and Octets readily available for purchase. Please take the time to look for other versions of this composition. 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 well, as there are numerous arrangements in a wide 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 Silent Night will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

Cello,Double Bass,String Quartet,Viola - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.882758 Composed by Georg Christoph Wagenseil. Arranged by Manontroppo Music - Charles Small. Contemporary. Score and parts. 24 pages. Manontroppo Music - Charles Small #6019897. Published by Manontroppo Music - Charles Small (A0.882758). Quartet #4 (of 6) for two violas, cello and bass. Inexplicably, these fine pieces, written about 250 years ago, have remained unpublished until now, although the alternate version for three celli and bass was published by Doblinger (Vienna) in 1978/81. The musical language is late-Baroque/early-Classical, and the low sonority is irresistibly delicious. My edition is clear, meticulous, and user friendly: every page-turn occurs at the end of a movement. Ready-to-print two-sided, or print one-sided and assemble the pages.

Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1308824 By Public Domain. By Public Domain. Arranged by SMLStar. Children,Christian,Christmas,Classical,Pop. 2 pages. SMLStar #898071. Published by SMLStar (A0.1308824). Angels We Have Heard On High  Violin and Viola Duet - Christmas song with one violin and one viola.

Viola Duet Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.592322 Composed by David McKeown. Children,Concert,Contemporary,Halloween,Standards. Score. 5 pages. David McKeown #6357589. Published by David McKeown (A0.592322). Scott the Scatterbrained Skeleton is a fun and original duet written by David McKeown for two Violas. Scott the Scatterbrained Skeleton is one in a series of ten Halloween-themed duets each presenting a portrait of a different Halloween character. All ten can be bought together in one collection by searching for 10 Spooky Halloween Duets for Viola.When you think about it, it’s obvious why Scott is scatterbrained, seeing as there’s nothing to stop his brain falling out. His friends also called him scatterlunged and scatterspleened. He’s a happy chap, not a deep thinker of course, but he always has a smile for everyone.Scott the Scatterbrained Skeleton is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. The main melody is staccato, with a more lyrical and sustained middle section. The key and range are as accessible as possible for both players. With a playing-time of just under four minutes, Scott the Scatterbrained Skeleton is a perfect fun addition to any performance program, formal or informal. Click the link above to listen to a full performance of the clarinet version of this duet on YouTube.To keep up with new titles, search for Dave McKeown Sheet Music Downloads on Facebook.There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Viola Duet Viola - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.592164 Composed by David McKeown. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Halloween,Standards. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6354279. Published by David McKeown (A0.592164). Frankie the Frank Frankenstein is a fun and original duet written by David McKeown for two Violas. Frankie the Frank Frankenstein is one in a series of ten Halloween-themed duets each presenting a portrait of a different Halloween character. All ten can be bought together in one collection by searching for 10 Spooky Halloween Duets for Viola.Frankie is a straightforward kinda monster. He tells it as he sees it; he likes to speak his mind. Unfortunately, he is constructed from so many and various spare parts that he isn’t always entirely sure which eyes he saw it through, which mind to believe, or indeed from which mouth to say it. Frankie the Frank Frankenstein is suitable for players at an advanced intermediate level and above, with the accessible key and range balanced by the changing styles and tempo and some syncopated rhythms. With a playing-time of around three and a half minutes, Frankie the Frank Frankenstein is a perfect upbeat addition to any performance program, formal or informal. Click the link above to listen to a full performance of the clarinet version of this duet on YouTube.To keep up with new titles, search for Dave McKeown Sheet Music Downloads on Facebook.There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Viola Duet Viola - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1281631 Composed by Patty and Mildred Hill. Arranged by David McKeown. Folk,Jewish,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score. 2 pages. David McKeown #872973. Published by David McKeown (A0.1281631). Happy Birthday Klezmer is a duet arrangement of Happy Birthday in a Jewish Klezmer style by David McKeown, written for two Violas.This duet is ideal for players at an early intermediate level, with an easily accessible range and a reasonably fast tempo. Click the YouTube link to hear and see a full performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.This duet also appears in the collection, 10 Happy Birthday Duets, (in 10 Different Styles) for Viola. Copy and paste the title to the Sheet Music Plus search box to find it.Happy Birthday Klezmer is Perfect for concert performances large and small;  Perfect to perform on anyone’s Special Day; A special birthday gift for musicians of all ages. Fully articulated to help develop that sense of style;   Great for helping with simple rhythms and keeping the pulse;  Road tested with students;  Fun to play;  Ideal material for teachers to help celebrate students’ birthdays. Designed to be fun for both players, with the melody in both parts. There are thousands more duets available for all standards and styles, in many different instrumental combinations at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203.

Viola Duet Viola - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.590355 Composed by Various. Arranged by David McKeown. Christian,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 15 pages. David McKeown #6204181. Published by David McKeown (A0.590355). 15 Favourite Hymns for Thanksgiving and Harvest for Viola Duet is a beautiful collection of well-known traditional Thanksgiving and Harvest hymns, carefully chosen to help you celebrate this special time of year. Each hymn is arranged as a duet for two Violas. 15 Favourite Hymns for Thanksgiving and Harvest are simply arranged in easy keys and are fun to play for musicians with a year or two’s experience and above. Teachers and students alike will find 15 Favourite Hymns for Thanksgiving and Harvest useful for building ensemble, reading and rhythmic skills. Click the link above to hear a sample from the Violin version of this collection on YouTube.The hymns are in alphabetical order and are as follows…·     All Things Bright and Beautiful, (The 29thMay)·     Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, (Nettleton)·     Come, Ye Thankful People Come, (St George’s, Windsor)·     Count Your Blessings, (Blessings)·     For All the Blessings of the Year, (Oldbridge)·     For the Beauty of the Earth, (Dix)·     Now Thank We All Our God, (Nun Danket)·     O Store Gud, (Trad. Swedish)·     Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow, (Old Hundredth)·     Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven, (Laude Anima)·     Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, (Lobe den Herren).    Rejoice Today with One Accord, (Ein Feste Burg)·     We Gather Together, (Kremser)·     We Plough the Fields and Scatter, (Wir Pflügen)·     When Morning Gilds the Skies, (Laudes Domini) There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Viola Duet Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.592200 Composed by David McKeown. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,Halloween,Standards. Score. 5 pages. David McKeown #6354395. Published by David McKeown (A0.592200). Mimi the Multicoloured Mummy is a fun and original duet written by David McKeown for two Violas. Mimi the Multicoloured Mummy is one in a series of ten Halloween-themed duets each presenting a portrait of a different Halloween character. All ten can be bought together in one collection by searching for 10 Spooky Halloween Duets for Viola.Back in Ancient Egypt, Mimi always turned heads with her blonde hair and fashion sense. She made her fortune in a pyramid selling scheme and acquired Joseph’s Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at a charity auction. When she choked on a locust her friends tore up the coat and used it in the mummification process instead of the usual white bandages. So three thousand years later Mimi still dresses in style. Mimi the Multicoloured Mummy is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above, with the accessible keys and range balanced by some fast passages. With a playing-time of around four minutes, Mimi the Multicoloured Mummy is a perfect upbeat addition to any performance program, formal or informal. Click the link above to listen to a full performance of the clarinet version of this duet on YouTube.To keep up with new titles, search for Dave McKeown Sheet Music Downloads on Facebook.There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.909568 Arranged by Christopher A. Sforza. Children,Contemporary,Folk,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 4 pages. Christopher A. Sforza #3663923. Published by Christopher A. Sforza (A0.909568). This arrangement Hot Cross Buns is set in the minor mode in order to teach low second finger placement on the viola.  Included is four versions of the tune in a, d, g, and c minor corresponding with each of the open strings.  The arrangement allows the performers to play three different ways; as a solo with piano, two viola and piano, or as a viola duet without piano.Included are the piano score and duet part as well as fingering suggestions.