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The Coventry Carol for String Quartet
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1505206 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Hi...(+)

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1505206 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. 14 pages. Jmsgu3 #1080594. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1505206). The Coventry Carol is an essential and historically significant English Christmas carol with several notable aspects: Origins and HistoryIt originated in the 16th century in Coventry, England.The carol was part of a medieval mystery play called The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors.It was performed annually by local trade guilds as part of religious community events that told Bible stories.Unique Subject MatterUnlike most Christmas carols, it does not celebrate the birth of Jesus but instead commemorates the Massacre of the Innocents.The lyrics are from the perspective of mothers in Bethlehem mourning their children who are about to be killed by King Herod's soldiers.Musical CharacteristicsIt has a haunting, plaintive melody in a minor key, which adds to its somber mood.The original medieval melody has been lost, but the current tune dates back to at least 1591.Historical PreservationThe carol narrowly survived being lost to history. The original manuscript was destroyed in a fire in 1879 but was preserved thanks to earlier transcriptions by scholars. It gained renewed popularity after being broadcast from the bombed ruins of Coventry Cathedral in 1940 during World War II.Cultural ImpactWhile not as widely known as some carols, it remains an important part of English Christmas musical traditions.Its poignant lyrics and melody have made it a powerful and moving piece for many listeners.Thus, The Coventry Carol represents an important piece of medieval English musical and theatrical history and a unique perspective on the Christmas story that has endured for centuries.

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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - SKU: A0.945197 By James Taylor. By Carole King. Arranged by JP Wogaman II. Contemporary,Pop. Score and parts. ...(+)

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - SKU: A0.945197 By James Taylor. By Carole King. Arranged by JP Wogaman II. Contemporary,Pop. Score and parts. 24 pages. JP Wogaman II #5719113. Published by JP Wogaman II (A0.945197). Carole King's inspiring and uplifting chart-topper from her 1971 solo album, Tapestry is now more accessible than ever! This album became the first by a female artist to win four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Carole King is arguably the most celebrated and iconic songwriter of all time and she now has a Grammy-winning and Tony-winning musical bringing down houses all over the world! In 2012, she became the first woman to be awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, presented by President Barack Obama, and her memoir made it to the New York Times best-seller list. Outside of an incredibly successful, and continuously evolving, musical career, she is actively involved with environmental organizations in support of wilderness preservation.Notes sourced from Carole Kingâ€™s biography at www.caroleking.comMore arrangements and originals by JP Wogaman II can be found at www.wogamusic.com