John Bass offers a professional string music arranging service based in the UK. He studied at Royal Academy of Music in London and is an active professional string player with years of experience producing string quartet, string trio and string duo arrangements. His arrangements are extremely popular, particularly with professional groups who play for weddings and events. www.fb.com/musicandstrings john@musicandstrings.co.uk.

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.

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.

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)

This arrangement of ?Lover? by Taylor Swift can be performed as a String Quartet or a StringTrio, since the 2nd Violin part is optional. This song will have folks singing along andfeeling love in the air! Violin 1 and Viola trade the melody.

One thing that sets my arrangements apart from othersis that I fit all of my parts on 2sheets of music. This makes it sothe songs can fit into a binder, without the need for flipping pages!

Another great thing (formulti-instrumental arrangements) is that I include cue lines on each part, so that every player in the ensemble cansee one other person?s music at the same time. This is so amazingly useful and has saved countless performances in thepast. If someone skips a beat or missesa measure, you can now see where they are and reconnect! This also helps withsight-reading and keeping the group together in general.

Thank you for checking out my String Quartet arrangement of ?Paparazzi? by Lady Gaga. This arrangement can also be performed with a String Trio, since the 2nd Violin part is optional. This song has a tango feel to it, so it fits very well in a cocktail hour or dinner party!

This is just one of my many special arrangements. Check out my full listing on Sheet Music Plus! I am always adding new items for String Duo, Trio, and Quartet. One thing that sets my arrangements apart from others is that I fit all of my parts on 2 sheets of music. This makes it so the songs can fit into a binder, without the need for flipping pages!

Another great thing (for multi-instrumental arrangements) is that I include cue lines on each part, so that every player in the ensemble can see one other person?s music at the same time. This is so amazingly useful and has saved countless performances in the past. If someone skips a beat or misses a measure, you can now see where they are and reconnect! This also helps with sight-reading and keeping the group together in general.

*Video demonstrates the very similar quartet version of this trio arrangement.* An accurate and challenging rendition of the popular waltz from Studio Ghibli's movie "Howl's Moving Castle". Lots of fun for all players, and many tempo changes to coordinate. 5 minutes.

Arranged for [2 violins + cello] or [violin + viola + cello]. Includes both a Violin 2 and Viola version of the middle part.

QUARTET version: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21932754?aff_id=712331
DUET version: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21933013?aff_id=712331

My string arrangements are faithful to the original song, with ample rehearsal letters, minimal bowings, and only minor adjustments to pop melodies to facilitate playing and sightreading. Parts are error-free, tested and enjoyed by professional musicians at weddings and private events.

Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande arranged for string trio (with optional violin 2 or viola parts) by Alison Gillies.

Watch: https://youtu.be/TY0Vcswdg3Y

Since the Vitamin String Quartet cover of this tune was used on the soundtrack for Bridgerton, people have been going crazy for it! A catchy little number that is the obvious next addition to your trio gig pads!

Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift arranged for string trio (with optional 2nd violin or viola) by Alison Gillies.

Watch: https://youtu.be/BSNnFUoLIc0

A popular request for string players ever since the Duomo String Quartet cover featured on the Bridgerton soundtrack.

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas by Meredith Wilson, arranged for string trio (with optional violin 2 or viola) by Alison Gillies.

Watch: https://youtu.be/SBac0i0WBlE and#65279;

Written in 1951, this song has been a hit for Perry Como, Harry Connick Jnr. and Michael Bublé, among others. This arrangement for string quartet has plenty of interest for all players, with lots of light running triplet movement throughout.

Your Eyes Tell, String Trio, Early Intermediate Level for 2 violins and cello or violin, viola and cello

Score: 6 pages

parts: 9 pages

time: 3'45"

DEMO INFO: I started the 30 second demo (as allowed) about 45 seconds into the piece to get closer to the refrain.

MY QUARTET VERSIONS, in short notice usually 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 stringquartet@hotmail.com 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.

Thank you for your purchase!

LOVE STORY, TAYLOR SWIFT, EARLY INTERMEDIATE

String Trio of 2 violins and cello OR violin, viola and cello

score: 8 pages

parts: 9 pages

time: 4'0"

DEMO NOTE: I began the demo with a few measures cuts at the beginning to get to the main theme as the intro is rather long but is included in the arrangement of course.

MY QUARTET VERSIONS, in short notice work fine for solo, two parts and three parts

however I 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 at stringquartet@hotmail.com and I?ll give you the link back to Sheet Music Plus?s listing.

YourFavorite Christmas Hymns and Carols for Strings, Book 1

Arrangedfor strings by Colin Kirkpatrick

Here?sa brand new collection of best-loved Christmas hymns and carols arranged for strings,to brighten up your next Christmas event. They are presented in a set of twobooks and include full four-part instrumental scores plus parts for first violin,second violin, viola, cello and optional double bass. Both cello and bass partsappear on a single staff. The arrangements can be used with string quartet, stringquintet or string ensemble. There?s also an optional but useful simplifiedkeyboard part intended for less experienced keyboard players. The left handplays only the bass part most of the time, with the right hand part kept assimple as possible. It could be used as the basis of an accompaniment whichmeans that you can use the arrangements as solos, duets or trios.

Thearrangements are intended either as stand-alone pieces that could be used asinterludes in a concert or service, or they could be used to accompany solo,choral or congregational singing. The arrangements been written in string-friendlykeys as often as possible. While the hymns mostly use the traditionalharmonies, the carols have been treated more freely.
Book 1 includes thefollowing 19 titles: Angels from the Realms of Glory (Melody: Gloria); Awayin a Manger (Melody: Mueller); Unto Us a Child Is Born (Melody: PuerNobis); Christians Awake! (Melody: Yorkshire); Deck the Halls withBoughs of Holly (Melody: Nos Galan); Go Tell it on the Mountain; GoodChristian Men, Rejoice (Melody: In Dulci Jubilo); Good King Wenceslas(Melody: Tempus Adest Floridum); I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In; ItCame Upon the Midnight Clear (Melody: Carol); Little Jesus, SweetlySleep (Melody: Rocking); O Christmas Tree (Melody: Tannenbaum); OCome all ye Faithful (Melody: Adeste Fidelis); O Little Town ofBethlehem (Melody: Saint Louis); O Holy Night (Melody: CantiqueNoël); Silent Night (Melody: Stille Nacht); The Holly and the Ivy;We Wish You a Merry Christmas and What Child is This? (Melody:Greensleeves)

Theaudio samples include Go Tell it on the Mountain; O Christmas Tree; O Holy Night and SilentNight. Please note that the arrangements are usually not usually compatiblewith the brass collection of the same name