String Ensemble,String Trio Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.870322 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Markus Plattner (*1952). Blues,Gospel,Jazz,Spiritual,Standards. Score and parts. 17 pages. Markus Plattner #1791889. Published by Markus Plattner (A0.870322). Oh Them Gospel Strings! KumbayaThis arrangements for string trio (2 violins/viola/opt. cello) has strong connections with jazz and blues. It is in the form of melody/variations/reprise. The variations are written in free fantasy style, similar to a jazz musician improvising over a set number of bars and chords. If unsure, please refer to the audio recording to get an idea of how the arranger intended these pieces to be played. The optional cello part is scored mostly 8vb to the viola part. However, for sound purposes, the trio sounds better with viola instead of cello.Consider the other 3 available songs for download in the same series (Let Us Break Bread, Do Lord, Go Tell It On The Mountain). Also available is a publication containing all the songs (Oh Them Gospel Strings! for String Trio).Watch the Youtube Video with the scrolling score, Kumbaya starts at 0:51Degree of difficulty: medium to more difficultScore and parts 17 pages incl. cover, total length approx. 3’20 minutes.
