String Ensemble,String Trio - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998993 Composed by G.F.Händel / Georg Friedrich Haendel. Arranged by Antonio Tudurí. Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 16 pages. Antonio Tuduri #5310883. Published by Antonio Tuduri (A0.998993). Händel's Opera pieces - Voice 2 for violaThis score include the Voice 2 for viola partFirst of all, I apologize for my english language mistakes !!The repertoire included in Händel's Opera pieces is the culmination of a process of searching for musical material in Händel's opera repertoire, which can be used at the same time, outside of its original compositional context, exclusively exalting its beauty as well as the genius of the its composer Georg Friedrich Handel.The conditions that all the pieces of the volume had to fulfill were the following:- To have a short duration to be used as teaching material in subjects of baroque technique and chamber music, collective subjects or even chamber orchestra subjects.- They can be interpreted in trio chamber formations in the following combinations:Voice 1    Violin, flute, oboe or clarinet.Voice 2    Violin, viola, flute, oboe or clarinet.Voice3    Violin, viola, cello, bassoon, flute, oboe or clarinet.  They are of limited technical complexity in order to allow the performers to participate and at the same time enjoy listening the polyphony and counterpoint of Handel's compositional style.This collection of 27 pieces have been mostly selected from Handel's vast opera production (44 operas or so depending on the criteria to be considered as operas or oratories) and the most beautiful (but not famous), adapted to three-voice trio formations.The pieces included are the following1.    L’ultimo ballo (Alceste)2.    Menuet (Almira )3.    Final Gavotte of act I (Arianna in Creta)4.    Overture Mussette (Alcina)5.    Overture Andante (Berenice)6.    Gavotte7.    Symphony of act III (Xerxes)8.    Il primo ballo (Alceste )9.    3d movement of overtura (Arianna in Creta)10.    3d movement overture (Ottone Re di Germania)11.    Menuet I of organ concerto HWV 308 .12.    Menuet II of òrgan concerto HWV 30813.    Final Chorus (Lucio Cornelio Silla)14.    Final Chorus ( Siroe Re di Persia)15.    Overture menuet (Alcina)16.    Menuet I of organ concerto HWV 310 17.    Duetto Il vostro maggio (Rinaldo)18.    Overture menuet of acte I (Arminio)19.    Act II Symphony (Arminio)20.    Act III Symphony (Deidamia)21.    Act I Symphony (Giustino).22.    Passacaglia.23.    Menuet from Tamerlano24.    Scene 3 prelude (Agrippina)25.    Act I Symphony (Xerxes)26.    Overture 3d movement (Faramondo).27.    Scene 3 act II (Teseo - Arianna in Creta)

String Ensemble,String Trio - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.998994 Composed by G.F.Händel / Georg Friedrich Haendel. Arranged by Antonio Tudurí. Baroque,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 17 pages. Antonio Tuduri #5310841. Published by Antonio Tuduri (A0.998994). Händel's Opera pieces - Voice 1 for violinFirst of all, I apologize for my english language mistakes !!The repertoire included in Händel's Opera pieces is the culmination of a process of searching for musical material in Händel's opera repertoire, which can be used at the same time, outside of its original compositional context, exclusively exalting its beauty as well as the genius of the its composer Georg Friedrich Handel.The conditions that all the pieces of the volume had to fulfill were the following:- To have a short duration to be used as teaching material in subjects of baroque technique and chamber music, collective subjects or even chamber orchestra subjects.- They can be interpreted in trio chamber formations in the following combinations:Voice 1    Violin, flute, oboe or clarinet.Voice 2    Violin, viola, flute, oboe or clarinet.Voice3    Violin, viola, cello, bassoon, flute, oboe or clarinet.  They are of limited technical complexity in order to allow the performers to participate and at the same time enjoy listening the polyphony and counterpoint of Handel's compositional style.This collection of 27 pieces have been mostly selected from Handel's vast opera production (44 operas or so depending on the criteria to be considered as operas or oratories) and the most beautiful (but not famous), adapted to three-voice trio formations.The pieces included are the following1.    L’ultimo ballo (Alceste)2.    Menuet (Almira )3.    Final Gavotte of act I (Arianna in Creta)4.    Overture Mussette (Alcina)5.    Overture Andante (Berenice)6.    Gavotte7.    Symphony of act III (Xerxes)8.    Il primo ballo (Alceste )9.    3d movement of overtura (Arianna in Creta)10.    3d movement overture (Ottone Re di Germania)11.    Menuet I of organ concerto HWV 308 .12.    Menuet II of òrgan concerto HWV 30813.    Final Chorus (Lucio Cornelio Silla)14.    Final Chorus ( Siroe Re di Persia)15.    Overture menuet (Alcina)16.    Menuet I of organ concerto HWV 310 17.    Duetto Il vostro maggio (Rinaldo)18.    Overture menuet of acte I (Arminio)19.    Act II Symphony (Arminio)20.    Act III Symphony (Deidamia)21.    Act I Symphony (Giustino).22.    Passacaglia.23.    Menuet from Tamerlano24.    Scene 3 prelude (Agrippina)25.    Act I Symphony (Xerxes)26.    Overture 3d movement (Faramondo).27.    Scene 3 act II (Teseo - Arianna in Creta)

Small Ensemble Dulcimer,Flute,Harp,Violin,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.797366 Arranged by Evelyn Castiglioni, Mary Radspinner, and Nancy Bick Clark. Celtic,Concert,Folk,Holiday. Score and parts. 111 pages. Afghan Press Music for the Harp #4829703. Published by Afghan Press Music for the Harp (A0.797366). 31 traditional and original airs, dance tunes, and songs for harp with melodies, descants, and harmonies for C instruments. This great collection of solos and ensembles was compiled for the October 12, 2014 concert to benefit Dreama Powell, esteemed and honored past president of the Scottish Harp Society of America.Contains: All Earth Dreams â€“ Voice and harp, Banish Misfortune* â€“ Melody, descant, harmony, and harps 1 and 2, Cairn Tune â€“ Harp solo, Down the Brae â€“ Melody with harp accompaniment, Dreama’s Dance â€“ Harp solo, The Earl of Lauderdale â€“ Harp solo, Elterwater Quickstep â€“ Harp solo, Eriskay Love Lilt â€“ Voice and harp, The Fallen Chief â€“ Harp solo, Fanny Poer â€“ Melody, flute, harmony, and harps 1 and 2, Flowers of Edinburgh â€“ Harp solo, For Aye, Herb â€“ Harp solo, Gretchen’s Red Rose â€“ Harp solo with optional descant, Hackett’s Schottische â€“ Harp solo, Isabella Burke â€“ Harp solo, The Keel Row â€“ Flute, hammered dulcimer, cello, and harp accompaniment, Lament for MacGregor of Ruaro â€“ Harp solo, Land O’ the Leal* â€“ Melody, descant, harmony, and harp accompaniment, Loch Maree â€“ Harp solo, Mrs. Fleming of Moness â€“ Harp solo, Niel Gow’s Lamentation for James Moray â€“ Harp solo, Nights of Gladness â€“ Harp solo, O Can Ye Sew Cushions â€“ Voice and harp, Peace Lullaby â€“ Harp solo with optional harp descants, Peggie’s Wedding â€“ Harp solo with optional melody, descant, & harmony, The Sack of Mail â€“ Harp solo, Simple Gifts* â€“ Score, melody, descant, harmony, and harps 1 and 2, Sitting in the Stern of a Boat â€“ Harp solo, Skye Boat Song* – Score, melody, descant, harmony, and harps 1, 2, and 3, The Slumbering Minstrel â€“ Harp solo, Star in the East â€“ Harp solo or 3 harps.

Lever Harp - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1319575 Composed by Alessandro Palazzani. Baroque,Instructional,Standards,Traditional,Wedding. Score. 248 pages. A work by Alessandro Palazzani #908133. Published by A work by Alessandro Palazzani (A0.1319575). Alessandro Palazzani:HARPING THROUGH PACHELBEL’S CANON a comprehensive method for the harp VOL. 1 BASIC LEVELOver 770 technical exercises based on Pachelbel’s Canon harmonic progression collected in four volumes ordered by level of difficulty  and containing all the topics of harp techniqueFOR EVERY KIND OF HARP This book has been written with the intention of providing harpists with a valuable study tool, combining what is useful but often not enjoyable (technical exercises) with what everyone loves to play (Pachelbel's Canon in D).We are so proud to present to you this extensive collection of over 770 exercises based on the harmony of Pachelbel's Canon. These exercises cover all aspects of playing the harp and are published in four volumes the first three are organized into three difficulty levels (basic, intermediate, and advanced). In each volume, thirteen different topics are explored, each with three levels of complexity. The fourth volume (miscellanea) completes the range of subjects with ten additional chapters.Vol. 1 BASIC LEVEL - Vol. 2 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Vol. 3 ADVANCED LEVELTopics of each volume 1. Articulation - 2. Scales - 3. Slides - 4. Glissandos - 5. Parallel Intervals - 6. Chords - 7. Arpeggios - 8. Batteries - 9. Thumb Extension & Melody - 10. Harmonics - 11. Mufflings - 12. Cross Fingering - 13. Trills, Tremolos & BisbigliandoVol. 4 MISCELLANEATopics of vol. 4 1. Ornaments - 2. Timbral Alterations - 3. Polyrythms - 4. Accompaniment Patterns  - 5. Polyphony - 6. Lever Changes - 7. Pedal Changes - 8. Various Etudes - 9. Warm-up Routine - 10. Pachelbel’s CanonWe hope that this work can become a reference point in your daily practice and warm-up routine, making even those moments in your practice session that are often dry and musically uninteresting more enjoyable and satisfying.

Acoustic Guitar,Electric Bass Guitar,Flute,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1105107 By David Kai. By David Kai. Arranged by David Kai. Christian,Folk,Historic. Accompaniment. Duration 117. David Kai #708353. Published by David Kai (A0.1105107). A modern musical setting of Micah 6: 3-8. The chorus is taught easily as it is written in a call and response form. ...and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6: 8b MICAH'S SONG (Seek Justice) based on Micah 6: 3, 6-8. Words and music by David Kai Chorus: Seek justice (seek justice), Love kindness (love kindness), Walk humbly with your God, (walk humbly with your God). In troubled times when God’s message must be heard, Prophets like Micah proclaim the living word, “How have I wronged you, my people, You who I guard, who I save?� Chorus: “Will I be pleased with burnt offerings and oil, fruits of your labours and harvests of your toil? I seek no sacrifices, Listen to what I require� Chorus: Now is the time when God’s message must be heard, This is the day to embrace the living word, Will we take heed, or ignore them, Words ancient, needed today? Chorus: (note that verse 3 does not appear on the recording).

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: A0.977687 Composed by Sérgio Varalonga. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score. 16 pages. Sérgio Varalonga #4793737. Published by Sérgio Varalonga (A0.977687). 3 Piano Pieces composed by Sérgio Varalonga in the romantic style. These pieces are very beautiful to hear and a challenge to play.

Handbell - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1169191 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Sandra Zylstra. Baroque,Christian,Contest,Festival,Sacred,Wedding. Score. 5 pages. Sandra dee zylstra #769540. Published by sandra dee zylstra (A0.1169191). Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring is a great classical hymn and it is also known for it's use in weddings! This a level 3 arrangement is for 3 octaves of handbells in the key of G. Purchase of this piece gives permission to make copies for your bell choir only, it may not be duplicated for multiple groups. (Approximately 3 min., 4 pages) You can look at other arrangements by Sandra Zylstra on Sheet Music Plus: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/formats/singles/sandra-zylstra/600092+3001855 and at Piano Pronto: Composers Community https://pianopronto.com/composers-community/sandra-zylstra/.

Alto Saxophone Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.875321 Composed by English Melody. Arranged by Dr Jerry Nelson. Christian,Concert,Holiday,Jazz,Sacred. Individual part. 7 pages. Jerry Nelson #3877525. Published by Jerry Nelson (A0.875321). A very familiar hymn presented in a jazz style, with moments of 5/4 meter – shades of Dave Brubeck.    Stairstep from Level 3 to 5 using Jerry Nelson's unique Dual Staff System.  Bonus (3 performance options):  Written Pno Accomp included, plus Chord Chart for live rhythm. Or perform with this inspired Orchestral Accompaniment Track (#SO.434371).   If you'd like to rehearse at a SLOWER pace, order this slower version - #SO.419767You found the Gold Mine!  Whether you play winds or strings or 88 keys – awesome arrangements at multiple challenge levels.  SEARCH Jerry Nelson (plus your instrument's name).   The Tag Team audio demo employs a variety of alternating instruments playing at Challenge Level 5 (Time 3:03)  www.JerryNelsonMusic.com.

Easy Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.874757 Composed by Antonin Dvorak. Arranged by Dr. Jerry Nelson. Romantic Period. Score. 13 pages. Jerry Nelson #3603281. Published by Jerry Nelson (A0.874757). Receive all 3 Arrangement levels for the price of one!  Move up the Performance Ladder by stair-stepping from Level 3...to 4...to 5.The Discovery Zone will clue you what's so funny about this Humoresque. (It's about restrooms on passenger trains, if you've ever been there.)  Teachers are loving the Exploring Zones.  This one includes pedagogical tips to keep the dotted 8ths from sounding 'lazy.'   (Time 3:13).

Saxophone Ensemble,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1110901 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Chamber,Christian,Classical,Instructional,Religious. 28 pages. Regis Bookshar #713196. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.1110901). Recordare (from Requiem (K. 626) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/Franz Xaver Sussmayr - Saxophone 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 Saxophone Sextet, consisting of 1 Soprano Saxophone, 3 Alto Saxophones, 1 Tenor Saxophone and 1 Baritone Saxophone, and would be a wonderful addition to any music library. This arrangement will provide students with the opportunity to practice breath control because of its long, sustained phrases, 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 Saxophone 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.

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1110868 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Chamber,Christian,Classical,Instructional,Religious. 28 pages. Regis Bookshar #713163. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.1110868). Recordare (from Requiem (K. 626) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/Franz Xaver Sussmayr - Brass 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 Brass Sextet, consisting of 3 Bb Trumpets, 1 French Horn, 1 Trombone and 1 Tuba, and would be a wonderful addition to any music library. This arrangement will provide students with the opportunity to practice breath control because of its long, sustained phrases, and also to give them the chance 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 Brass 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.

Saxophone Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813906 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Christmas,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. 9 pages. Regis Bookshar #6612927. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813906). Saxophone Quintet - 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 (9 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 Saxophone Quintet, consisting of 3 Alto Saxophones and 2 Tenor Saxophones, 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 marvelous holiday favori.

String Ensemble Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813884 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Christmas,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 43 pages. Regis Bookshar #6612683. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813884). String 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 a String Octet, consisting of 3 Violins, 1 Viola and 4 Violoncellos, 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.

String Ensemble Cello,Double Bass,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1112894 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Chamber,Christian,Classical,Instructional,Religious. 44 pages. Regis Bookshar #714847. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.1112894). Recordare (from Requiem (K. 626) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/Franz Xaver Sussmayr - String Orchestra - 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 Orchestra, consisting of 3 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Violoncellos and 1 Double Bass, 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 (44 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 Orchestra, 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.

String Quintet Cello,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1108386 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Chamber,Christian,Classical,Instructional,Religious. 25 pages. Regis Bookshar #711027. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.1108386). Recordare (from Requiem (K. 626) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/Franz Xaver Sussmayr - String Quintet - 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 Quintet, consisting of 3 Violins, 1 Viola and 1 Violoncello, 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 (25 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 Quintet, 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.