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The Twelve Days of Christmas for String Quartet
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Quatuor à cordes: 2 violons, alto, violoncelle
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1504108 Composed by English Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Chri...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1504108 Composed by English Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Standards,Traditional. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #1079563. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1504108). The 12 Days of Christmas is significant for its cultural and religious implications. This period, also known as Twelvetide, spans from December 25 (Christmas Day) to January 6 (Epiphany), marking the time between the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the Magi. Historical ContextThe tradition of the 12 days was formalized by the Council of Tours in 567, which proclaimed this time a sacred season, emphasizing the importance of celebration and reflection during this period. Each day is associated with various saints and religious observances, making it a time of spiritual significance for many Christians.The Carol and Its MeaningThe well-known carol The Twelve Days of Christmas lists a series of increasingly extravagant gifts given on each of the twelve days. Although it is often perceived as a simple festive song, there are theories about its deeper meanings. One popular but debunked theory suggests that the gifts symbolize elements of the Christian faith, serving as a secret catechism for Catholics during times of persecution. However, this interpretation lacks substantial historical evidence and is considered more of a myth than fact. Cultural PracticesCulturally, the 12 Days of Christmas have evolved into various traditions, including gift-giving, feasting, and festive gatherings. In some cultures, gifts are exchanged on January 6, celebrated as Three Kings Day, while others may celebrate throughout twelve days. The carol likely originated as a memory game for children, intended to be fun and engaging rather than a severe religious text. In summary, the 12 Days of Christmas represent a blend of religious significance, historical tradition, and cultural celebration, making it an enduring aspect of the Christmas season.
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Paul and his Chickens (For Violin Quartet)
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Quatuor à cordes: 2 violons, alto, violoncelle
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Paul and his Chickens
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String Quartet String Quartet,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.511610 Composed by Norwegian Traditional. Arranged by Han-Ki Kim. Children,Contemporary,Instruc...
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String Quartet String Quartet,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.511610 Composed by Norwegian Traditional. Arranged by Han-Ki Kim. Children,Contemporary,Instructional,Standards. Score and parts. 15 pages. Han-Ki Kim #3619143. Published by Han-Ki Kim (A0.511610). This music is arranged for Children's concert and also for Educational purpose. I -as a Violinist and arranger of I Musici - tried to make use of functional structure of stringed instrument. And shown Bowing sign and Fingering will be very helpful to player. With my work, can find well balanced between Theory and Musical Experience. Attached Mp3 Music file source is recorded by String Quartet.
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Air On The G String (from Suite No.3 in D Major) (Bach) - String quartet with Piano
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Quatuor à cordes: 2 violons, alto, violoncelle
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String Quartet Cello,Piano,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1205844 By André Alberto Santos. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by And...
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String Quartet Cello,Piano,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1205844 By André Alberto Santos. By Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by André Alberto Santos. Baroque,Christian,Christmas,Classical,Wedding. 9 pages. Soul - Musical Creations #804031. Published by Soul - Musical Creations (A0.1205844). Get now the complete score of Air On The G String from Suite No.3 by BachAir On The G String by J. S. Bach is a versatile piece that can be played on many occasions. Whether in a formal concert, in a school or university performance, or even in an informal performance among friends, this piece guarantees a classic and elegant sound. Plus, the PDF sheet music lets you print as many copies as you need, making it an affordable option for music groups and orchestras.With a streamlined arrangement that allows for easy reading and interpretation, this arrangement is an excellent choice for music students, professional musicians, and amateurs looking to add a timeless piece to their repertoire.Don't miss the opportunity to have this masterpiece in your hands. Get now the sheet music in PDF of Air on the G String from Suite No.3 by J. S. Bach and discover the beauty and magic of baroque music. Order now and instantly receive the full score in your email to print or access on any device.Johann Sebastian Bach, Suite No.3, D Major, Orchestral Suite No. 3, Baroque period, Classical music, Air on the G string, Violin, Sheet music, PDF, Transcription, Arrangement, Solo instrument, Chamber orchestra, Music theory, Counterpoint, Musical composition, Musical form, String ensemble, Musical notation, woodwind ensemble , saxophone ensemble.
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Bull: Salvator mundi for String Quartet
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1291367 Composed by Dr. John Bull. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christian,...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1291367 Composed by Dr. John Bull. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christian,Historic,Religious,Renaissance. 26 pages. Jmsgu3 #882018. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1291367). John Bull was an English composer, organist, virginalist, and organ builder who lived from 1562/63 to 1628. He was educated as a chorister of the Chapel Royal in London and later became a Doctor of Music at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Bull was one of the most famous composers of keyboard music of the early 17th century, and most of his compositions were written for the virginal, a keyboard instrument popular in the Renaissance period. He was known for his outstanding technical ability and keyboard virtuosity, and his music is distinguished by unfailing resourcefulness in devising new musical ideas. Bull's reputation rests on his extensive compositions for virginals and organ, some 150 extant pieces published in Musica Britannica. He was also one of the contributors to Parthenia, a collection of keyboard music published in 1611. Bull wrote an anthem, God the Father, God the Son, for the 1613 wedding of the princess and the Elector Palatine, in addition to his keyboard compositions, verse anthems, canons, and other works. Bull's music ranked among the foremost composers along with Byrd, Gibbons, and Tomkins.The significance of John Bull's Salvator Mundi lies in its historical and cultural importance as a musical composition. John Bull was a prominent English composer, and his work Salvator Mundi is part of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, a collection of keyboard music from the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean periods. Bull's music is highly regarded, placing him among the foremost composers of his time, along with Byrd, Gibbons, and Tomkins. The term Salvator Mundi also appears in a papal bull issued by Boniface VIII in the 14th century, which was a definitive statement of the late medieval theory of hierocracy, emphasizing the pope's supremacy. Salvator Mundi is also known as the title of a famous painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, which has been the subject of extensive investigation regarding its materials and techniques. Therefore, Salvator Mundi holds significance in music, history, and art.
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Supercollider
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Quatuor à cordes: 2 violons, alto, violoncelle
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Gamelan Elektrika
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Airplane Ears Music
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1013056 Composed by Christine Southworth. 20th Century,Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 35 pages. ...
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1013056 Composed by Christine Southworth. 20th Century,Contemporary,World. Score and parts. 35 pages. Airplane Ears Music #5802093. Published by Airplane Ears Music (A0.1013056). Super Collider (2010, 18 minutes) Kronos Quartet and electronic gamelanComposed for Kronos Quartet & Gamelan Elektrika. Premiered at Lincoln Center Out of Doors Festival, August 13, 2010 by Kronos Quartet and Gamelan Elektrika: Evan Ziporyn, kendang; Sean Mannion, kempli; Balaji Mani, ceng-ceng; Laurel Pardue & Sachi Sato, pemade; Katie Puckett & Sam Schmetterer, kantilan; Mark Buckles, Ramon Castillo, Elizabeth Johansen, Julie Strand, reong; Beth Mullins & Po-Chun Wang, pokokGamelan Elektrika is an electronic virtual gamelan designed and developed by Alex Rigopulos (founder and CEO of Harmonix Music, inventors of video games Guitar Hero and Rock Band). The piece is inspired by the Large Hadron Collider at CERN - the largest machine ever built, that's purpose is to change science forever, recreating the beginning of the universe in a tube and proving (or disproving) the theories of particle physics of the last half-century.Particle physics is the unbelievable in pursuit of the unimaginable. To pinpoint the smallest fragments of the universe you have to build the biggest machine in the world. To recreate the first millionths of a second of creation you have to focus energy on an awesome scale. - The GuardianSuper Collider will explore two obverse sound worlds and traditions, the vast culture of the string quartet juxtaposed with the ancient performance methods of a gamelan, unleashed through the unlimited sonic universe of electronics. In our own test-tube experiment, this musical moment of collision will hopefully achieve similarly unparalleled results.What does particle physics have to do with music and art? String theory, which the CERN facility hopes to verify or disprove, presumes that matter itself is the manifestation of resonant vibrations, that the world itself is a universal harmony. This post-modern notion - which Kronos embodies with every performance - itself resonates with the ancient Hindu notion of om, the absolute manifest, which is the basis of Indonesian gamelan. We will bring these two ideas of resonance together by combining Kronos with a gamelan - even a virtual one.The behavior of subatomic particles is probabilistic, group-oriented: the motion of any one particle is unpredictable and unknowable: it's what the group does that counts. This could also be a description of the Balinese gamelan, where individual virtuosity is subsumed to interlocking patterns, composite melodies, the sound of the whole. This is also the spirit of Kronos.When Robert Moog developed his synthesizer in the 1960s, he modeled its functionality on the piano and on western music in general - a single person, sitting at a keyboard. This is one reason why it was popularized by Wendy Carlos' Swtiched On Bach. Gamelan Elek Trika takes a similar approach to the very distinctive musical practices of Indonesia. Like the great gamelans of Bali and Java, Gamelan Elek Trika works as a single unit, played by a complete ensemble. The instruments are played like a gamelan - metallophones, drums, and gongs, playing interlocking patterns - but all are channeled through a central 'brain', a single processing unit which controls their sound, tuning, and timbre. The composer can thus alter the sonic environment globally, not just for one instrument at a time but for the complete ensemble.Super Collider is made possible by generous support from Alex Rigopulos and Sachi Sato, MIT, and the MIT Media Lab. Gamelan Elektrika instruments produced by Alex Rigopulos; sensors, electronics, and interface design by Andrew Boch, Matt Boch, and Laurel Pardue; technical assembly by Stéphanie Bouchard; frame design and assembly by Quentin Kelly.About the ComposerChristine Southworth (b. 1978) is a composer and video artist based in Lexington, Massachusetts, dedicated to creating music born from a cross-pollination of sonic.
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