Thomas Wiggins was a talented American pianist and composer from the late nineteenth century. Born to slave parents, Wiggins was blind at birth and was not given usual slave labor. Instead, he learned to play piano by ear, and wrote his first composition at age 5. He was hired to tour throughout the US as a performer when he was only 8 years old, and earned an estimated $750,000 for his owner, General James Neil Bethune, making Wiggins arguably the most highly compensated pianist of the nineteenth century. Reportedly Wiggins could hear a performance only once and was able to reproduce the music at the piano. He continued to perform extensively until he was 55, when he allegedly suffered a stroke. Even after retiring, however, neighbors said they could hear Wiggins playing piano at all hours at his home in Hoboken, New Jersey.

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This sheet music for string quartet sounds like a great option for intermediate-level musicians who are looking to broaden their repertoire. The inclusion of individual parts for each instrument, along with a score, makes it easy for players to practice their parts individually and as a group. Additionally, the fact that the sheet music has been carefully edited by experienced professionals should ensure that the arrangements are accurate and consistent in performance.

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The arrangement for String Quartet starts with a impressive tutti and goes on with a funny Contrabass Walking.
It�s an easy arrangement for intermediate skilled players, but even the most advanced players will enjoy it while they can show their skills in the solo part. This theme lives from precise ensemble phrazing. You will enjoy the jazzy voicings.
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