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By Sting. Arranged by Katrina Wreede. Score, Set of Parts. 7 pages. Published by Vlazville…
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By Sting. Arranged by Katrina Wreede. Score, Set of Parts. 7 pages. Published by Vlazville Music-Digital (H0.137125-244535). - Score,Set of Parts - - Vlazville Music-Digital
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By Sting. Arranged by Andy Derrick. Score, Set of Parts. 7 pages. Published by Andy Derrick (H0.228905-244535). - Score,Set of Parts - - Andy Derrick
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Your Favorite Thanksgiving and Harvest Hymns for Strings
Quatuor à cordes: 2 violons, alto, violoncelle
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String Quartet, String Orchestra - Early Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christian, Praise & Worship, General Worship, Thanksgiving. Score, Set of Parts. 85 pages. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications
Thisnew collection of Thanksgiving and Harvest hymns contains all your favorites,or at least, most of them. It’s probably all you’ll ever need for thanksgivingand harvest festivals and the arrangements can be used for virtually anycombination of stringed instruments. This is an essential title for any stringlibrary or for any string ensembles that are called upon to provide music forschools, Thanksgiving events or churches. <br> <br> Thearrangements can be used with string quartet, string quintet or string ensembleor performed as solo pieces. There’s also an optional but useful simplifiedkeyboard part intended for less experienced keyboard players. The piano parttoo means that you can use the arrangements as solos, duets or trios. Thesearrangements are intended either as stand-alone pieces that could be used asinterludes in a service, or they could be used to accompany solo, choral orcongregational singing. To make the music accessible to less experienced stringplayers, the range of the notes has been kept fairly low so that many of thearrangements can be played in first position. However, to produce a brighterand richer sound, a few of the more experienced violinists could play an octavehigher. You could also use the arrangements as flute or oboe solo pieces, with thewind instrument playing the 1st violin part. Each hymn has a four-staff scoreand parts are provided for Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello and optional Doublebass. The scores and all the parts are contained in a single PDF file. Becausestring-friendly keys are used, these arrangements are NOT compatible with thosein the wind collection of the same name.<br> <br> Thefollowing 25 hymns are included: AllCreatures of our God and King (Lasst uns Erfreuen); As the Sun doth Daily Rise(Innocents); All Things Bright and Beautiful (Bright and Beautiful); Bringingin the Sheaves (Sowing in the Morning); Come Ye Thankful People Come (StGeorge’s Windsor); Fair Waved the Golden Corn (Holyrood); Fill your Hearts withJoy and Gladness (Ode to Joy); For the Beauty of the Earth (Dix); For theFruits of His Creation (Ar Hyd y Nos); Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken(Austrian Hymn); Immortal, Invisible (St Denio); Let all Things now Living (AshGrove); Let us with a Gladsome Mind (Monkland); Now Thank we all Our God (Nundanket); Praise and Thanksgiving (Bunessan); Praise God for the Harvest(Stowey); Praise my Soul the King of Heaven (Lauda anima); Praise to the Lordthe Almighty (Lob den herren); Rejoice the Lord is King (Darwall’s 148th);Sing to the Lord of Harvest (Wie lieblich ist der maien); This is my Father’s World(Terra Beata); To thee, O Lord, our Hearts we Raise (Golden Sheaves); We GatherTogether (Kremser); We Plough the Fields and Scatter (Wir pflügen) and PraiseGod from whom all Blessings Flow (Old Hundredth)Thisnew collection of Thanksgiving and Harvest hymns contains all your favorites,or at least, most of them. It’s probably all you’ll ever need for thanksgivingand harvest festivals and the arrangements can be used for virtually anycombination of stringed instruments. This is an essential title for any stringlibrary or for any string ensembles that are called upon to provide music forschools, Thanksgiving events or churches. <br> <br> Thearrangements can be used with string quartet, string quintet or string ensembleor performed as solo pieces. There’s also an optional but useful simplifiedkeyboard part intended for less experienced keyboard players. The piano parttoo means that you can use the arrangements as solos, duets or trios. Thesearrangements are intended either as stand-alone pieces that could be used asinterludes in a service, or they could be used to accompany solo, choral orcongregational singing. To make the music accessible to less experienced stringplayers, the range of the notes has been kept fairly low so that many of thearrangements can be played in first position. However, to produce a brighterand richer sound, a few of the more experienced violinists could play an octavehigher. You could also use the arrangements as flute or oboe solo pieces, with thewind instrument playing the 1st violin part. Each hymn has a four-staff scoreand parts are provided for Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello and optional Doublebass. The scores and all the parts are contained in a single PDF file. Becausestring-friendly keys are used, these arrangements are NOT compatible with thosein the wind collection of the same name.<br> <br> Thefollowing 25 hymns are included: AllCreatures of our God and King (Lasst uns Erfreuen); As the Sun doth Daily Rise(Innocents); All Things Bright and Beautiful (Bright and Beautiful); Bringingin the Sheaves (Sowing in the Morning); Come Ye Thankful People Come (StGeorge’s Windsor); Fair Waved the Golden Corn (Holyrood); Fill your Hearts withJoy and Gladness (Ode to Joy); For the Beauty of the Earth (Dix); For theFruits of His Creation (Ar Hyd y Nos); Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken(Austrian Hymn); Immortal, Invisible (St Denio); Let all Things now Living (AshGrove); Let us with a Gladsome Mind (Monkland); Now Thank we all Our God (Nundanket); Praise and Thanksgiving (Bunessan); Praise God for the Harvest(Stowey); Praise my Soul the King of Heaven (Lauda anima); Praise to the Lordthe Almighty (Lob den herren); Rejoice the Lord is King (Darwall’s 148th);Sing to the Lord of Harvest (Wie lieblich ist der maien); This is my Father’s World(Terra Beata); To thee, O Lord, our Hearts we Raise (Golden Sheaves); We GatherTogether (Kremser); We Plough the Fields and Scatter (Wir pflügen) and PraiseGod from whom all Blessings Flow (Old Hundredth)
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Fields Of Gold
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String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.597190 By Sting. By Sting. Ar…
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String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.597190 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by Flávio Régis Cunha. 20th Century,Contemporary,Instructional,Pop,Wedding. Score and Parts. 44 pages. Flavio Regis Cunha #3545725. Published by Flavio Regis Cunha (A0.597190). Are you a professional orchestra or school ensemble looking for an exciting and emotionally moving piece of music? Look no further! 'Fields Of Gold' composed by Sting and arranged for Violin Solo, Violoncello Solo and String Orchestra is the perfect piece for you. Enjoy the beautiful melody and lush strings that will make this piece the highlight of your concert. Get your sheet music today and bring the magic of Sting's music to life!This is a delicate arrangement for Sting's beautiful song. The solo violin dialogues with the cello soloist while the quartet or string orchestra accompanies with the typical rythmical figures of Sting's original song. The composition level is accessible for Advanced Intermediate string orchestras. Level 4Advanced IntermediateFormat: A444 pagesFull Score and Orchestral Parts.
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.793550 By Sting.…
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.793550 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by Brian Hardy. Contemporary,Pop. Score and parts. 9 pages. Brian Hardy #3077903. Published by Brian Hardy (A0.793550). 'Fields of Gold' by Sting has been made popular by many other artists as well as himself.Here is our version in the original key and true to Sting's original version.For more Bacchus Quartet arrangements visit - sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/bacchusquartet/5331.
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String Quintet Cello,Double Bass,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.521732 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by Sherry Lewis. Contemporary,Pop. 19 pages. Sherry Lewis Publishing #6411523. Published by Sherry Lewis Publishing (A0.521732). FIELDS OF GOLD String Orchestra for 2 violins, viola, cello and string bass chords such as C, Em, etc. Intermediate Level Score:7 pages Parts: 9 pages Time: 3'30 MY QUARTET VERSIONS, in short notice work fine for solo, two parts and three parts however I also offer individual versions for one, two and three parts that are more detailed for these ensembles. Please visit https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=sherry+lewis+publishing for all of the titles I offer. If you can’t find a title then contact me through www.baysbest.com/smp-arrangeme/ and I’ll give you the link back to Sheet Music Plus’s listing. VERSATILE Titles that include four parts are written with the idea that they can be performed with 1, 2, 3 or 4 musicians. Most of the contemporary/popular titles include a chord chart for a bass instrument. PRACTICE needs would vary according to the level of the performers but my goal is to be sight-readable for most performers and groups. AUDIO SAMPLE The 30 second mp3 is frequently shortened and may not start at the introduction to get to the reprise. The actual introduction will be in the sheet music. LISTENABILITY I have performed thousands of weddings and special events. I make it a goal for the music to carry as well as possible through loud and large space situations. ARRANGEMENTS usually follow the original version. There is an mp3 where you can hear 30 seconds and get a feeling of the originality of the work. EXCELLENT for corporate events, weddings, social gatherings and recitals. APPROPRIATE for students and schools. CHURCH REPERTOIRE I’m always adding more titles. Sherry Lewis is a professional arranger and musician residing in Northern California. Thank you for your purchase!
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1077131 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by Greg Woodward. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Pop,Spiritual,Wedding. Score and parts. 12 pages. Greg Woodward #681287. Published by Greg Woodward (A0.1077131). This arrangement of Fields of Gold captures the narrative arc of the song with a quiet opening that builds to a big climax before dying away to the textures of the beginning. There's plenty of rich arco sounds, but there's also use of pizzicato and tremolo, and the melody shared between the instruments.
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.732473 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by Dave Prudon. Pop,Wedding. Score and parts. 8 pages. Prudon String Ensembles #3533159. Published by Prudon String Ensembles (A0.732473). All the lyricism and charm of this much-loved tune is captured in this very nice arrangement for String Quartet. Â The harmony parts beautifully enhance the melody, making this a joy to play and a treat for all audiences. Â Perfect for use as part of the music for a wedding, or for any other joyous occasion.To see a huge selection of nicely done string arrangements, take a peek at: Â Prudon String Ensembles Sheet Music.
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String Quartet String Quartet - Digital Download SKU: A0.796287 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by Daniel Powers. Contemporary,Pop. Score and parts. 15 pages. Daniel Powers #4627975. Published by Daniel Powers (A0.796287). Score and parts for string quartet. Advanced/Intermediate level: fourth position required for first violin, all other instruments can remain in first position.
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.815437 By Sting.…
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.815437 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by Thomas Strauch. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,Irish,Pop,Wedding. Score and parts. 13 pages. Purple Pedagogy Publishing #3405401. Published by Purple Pedagogy Publishing (A0.815437). Beautiful song for wedding, prelude, reception, or any occasion. Viola is featured with the 1st melody. Cello also gets some melody. .
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Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1358438 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by…
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Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1358438 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by Zack Reaves. Country,Folk,Pop,Rock. 19 pages. Zack Reaves #942896. Published by Zack Reaves (A0.1358438). Violin quartet arrangement of Sting's Fields of Gold for advanced players. Includes chop technique for rhythmic groove in 3rd violin part.Zack Reaves' arrangements have been performed by groups such as the Altius, Orchid, & Edgewood String Quartets, Range Ensemble, Rogue Lemon Collective and the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles. They have also been featured on Classic FM, Spotify's Pop Goes Classical curated playlist, as well as Candlelight Concerts by Fever.If you end up having a recording posted to social media, please feel free to tag my accounts.Instagram: @zrcelloFacebook: @ZackReavesMusicwww.ZackReaves.com.
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Chamber Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.844233 By Sting. By Sting. A…
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Chamber Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.844233 By Sting. By Sting. Arranged by Gerhard Guter. Contemporary,Pop. Score and parts. 25 pages. Gerhard Guter #3244463. Published by Gerhard Guter (A0.844233). Looking for a beautiful piece with a poignant lyric to be sung with a string quartet at a wedding or other celebration of life? Look no further. Fields of Gold is a beautiful ballad treatment of this song from Sting's classic Ten Summoner's Tales album. Though the demo recording features a female voice, this arrangement be performed effectively by a male vocalist as well. Optional multiple-stops are notated so that beginning string players can focus on single note lines exclusively.
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Fields Of Gold String Quartet, String Trio, String Duo, Solo Violin, String Quartet + string bass chord chart, arranged by Sherry Lewis
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By Sting. Arranged by Sherry Lewis. Set of Parts. 10 pages. Published by Published by Sherry Lewis Publishing (H0.235475-244535). - Set of Parts - - Published by Sherry Lewis Publishing
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Fields Of Gold - Sting (arranged for String Quartet)
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By Sting. Arranged by Marmpy. Score, Set of Parts. 11 pages. Published by Marmpy Music Ltd…
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By Sting. Arranged by Marmpy. Score, Set of Parts. 11 pages. Published by Marmpy Music Ltd (H0.219087-244535). - Score,Set of Parts - - Marmpy Music Ltd
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The Unquiet Grave from American Death Ballads (Downloadable)
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High voice and piano - Moderately Difficult - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8454-2E Composed by David Conte. Secular, 21st century. Instrument part. 6 pages. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8454-2E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8454-2E). English.American Death Ballads was composed especially for tenor Brian Thorsett. We have been frequent collaborators since 2011, when he premiered the complete set of my Three Settings of W. B. Yeats for string quartet and tenor. At his urging, I transcribed and published my Three Poems of Christina Rossetti (originally for medium voice) for high voice, which he premiered at the San Francisco Conservatory in 2014. American Death Ballads was premiered by him at the San Francisco Conservatory, November 1, 2015, with pianist John Churchwell, and at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Conference in Chicago, July 10, 2016, with pianist Warren Jones.The choice of texts for my American Death Ballads was inspired partly by Copland’s Old American Songs, which I deeply admire, but more by my dear friend and colleague the late Conrad Susa’s Two Murder Ballads. The ingenuity of Susa’s accompaniments for his ballads in imagining anew the original source material owes a great deal to Copland’s accompaniment for his songs. Though the content of my songs is completely original and not based on preexisting melodies, I have tried to expand on this further, as the texts are much longer, and go through many different moods and characters. The four texts I chose include stories about murder, death, and dying. Though two of the texts were written in England, they traveled to the colonies almost immediately. The subjects of the texts had spent time in America, and their stories were well known to Americans.Wicked Polly is a cautionary tale. Polly has lived a dissolute and immoral life, saying, 'I'll turn to God when I grow old.' Suddenly taken ill, she realizes that it is too late to repent. She dies in agony and is presumably sent to hell; young people are advised to heed. My musical setting is stately and preacherly in character for the narrator; for Polly it becomes pleading and remorseful. The Unquiet Grave was brought to the attention of Alan Lomax, the great American field collector of folk music, by English folk singer Shirley Collins. The text is taken from an English folk song dating from 1400. In The Unquiet Grave, a young man mourns his dead lover too fervently and prevents her from obtaining peace. The dead woman complains that his weeping is keeping her from peaceful rest. He begs a kiss; she tells him it would kill him. When he persists, wanting to join her in death, she explains that once they were both dead their hearts would simply decay, and that he should enjoy life while he has it. My setting is in a flowing Andante with a rocking accompaniment. Three voices are delineated here: the narrator, the mournful lover, and the dead lover speaking from the grave. The Dying Californian first appeared in the New England Diadem in 1854. Its lyrics are based on a letter from a New Englander’s sailor to his brother who is dying at sea while on the way to California to seek his fortune in the California gold fields. He implores his brother to impart his message to his father, mother, wife, and children. My setting opens with the singer alone in a moderate dirge tempo, then, joined by the piano, moves through many tonalities and moods before ending with supreme confidence as the speaker 'gained a port called Heaven/Where the gold will never rust.'Captain Kidd was a Scottish sailor who was tried and executed for piracy and murder in 1701. The American connection to this ballad is that Kidd escaped to America and for a time lived in New York and Boston, though he was a wanted criminal by the British authorities and was extradited to Britain, where he was hung at 'Executioner’s Dock.' The lyric was printed in Britain in 1701, traveling to the colonies almost immediately. Though the didactic tone of the text is similar to Wicked Polly, it expresses no regret until the final lines: 'Take warning now by me, and shun bad company, / Lest you come to hell with me, for I must die.' My setting is fast and spirited, expressing the confidence of a man who lived life as he wanted. -David Conte.
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Fields of Gold by Sting, - string quartet
Quatuor à cordes: 2 violons, alto, violoncelle
By Sting. Arranged by Jerry Lanning. For String Quartet. Pop. Intermediate. Score,Set of P…
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By Sting. Arranged by Jerry Lanning. For String Quartet. Pop. Intermediate. Score,Set of Parts. 8 pages. Published by Jerry Lanning
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Quatuor à cordes: 2 violons, alto, violoncelle
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Sting
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Jerry Lanning
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Fields of Gold by Sting, - string quartet
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Jerry Lanning
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