Six traditional Hannuka songs arranged for string trio (two violins and cello):

Hanukka Hag Nehmad
Maoz Tsur (Rock of Ages)
O Hanukka O Hanukka
Ner Li Ner Li (My Candle)
Judas Maccabeus
Sevivon Sov Sov Sov

Shlof Mein Kind is a Yiddish lullaby, often performed by Klezmer musicians. This version is arranged as a duet for one Violin and one Viola.

There are two melodies in use for Shlof Mein Kind. The melody in this arrangement is the lesser known one, as sung by Paul Robeson. There is no record of the tune?s composer, but the words are a setting of a poem by the Jewish Ukrainian writer, Sholem Aleichem. Aleichem is best known as the creator of the ?Tevye? short stories, which later inspired the musical ?Fiddler on the Roof?.

Shlof Mein Kind is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. The simple melody is played three times with varying accompaniment. Shlof Mein Kind is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. Around three minutes long, this version of Shlof Mein Kind invites an expressive performance andis perfect for concert performances, both formal and informal. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.

10 Klezmer Duets is an exciting collection of traditional Jewish dances and songs arranged by David McKeown as duets for one Violin and one Clarinet.

These Duets explore different styles and flavours of Jewish music, from the freylachs, horas and bulgars used for dancing at weddings and Bar Mitzvahs, to bittersweet songs and gentle lullabies. Click the Youtube link above to listen to excerpts of all ten duets performed on Clarinet.

Most of these duets are ideal for players of an Intermediate standard, with two or three more suitable for Advanced Intermediate.

10 Klezmer Duets for Violin and Clarinet are

perfect for concert performances large and small; each piece lasts around three minutes.fully articulated to help develop that Klezmer style.great for helping with complex rhythms.road tested with scores of students and performed all over the world.fun to play.an exciting introduction to the world of Jewish music.32 pages adding up to more than half an hour of quality music.
The ten titles are, 7.40pm, Ale Brider, Bublitschki, Hava Nagile, Kandel?s Hora, Mazel Tov, A Nacht in Gan Eden, Odessa Bulgar, Shlof Mein Kind and Silver Wedding, (Die Silberne Khasene).

Add varietyto your holiday program with this new arrangement for string quartet of well-knownsongs of the "Festival of Lights," including "HanukkahBlessing," "Oh Hanukkah," "Dreydl Song,""Sevivo," "Hanukkah, Hanukkah," "Rock of Ages."This arrangement has a modern ?flair? but maintains the traditional characterof the original melodies. It is on an intermediate level, challenging for ahigh school string quartet, containing challenging material for each part, suitablefor professional groups. Violin I part requires knowledge of third position. Just in time for the holidays!

2018Holiday Contest Entry

Traditional Jewish Folksongs is a collection of six popular traditional Jewish/Yiddish/Sephardic/Hebrew songs and the Israeli National Anthem arranged for String Quartet. The Titles Include: 1. Hatikvah (The Hope) Israeli National Anthem, 2. Dona, Dona 3. Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, 4. Kuando el rey Nimrod, 5. Mayim Mayim, 6. Tumbalalaika and 7. Hava Nagilah. This advanced intermediate level arrangement is suitable for a variety of performance application to include Weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs. The approximate playing time for all songs is11:00 with repeats and 7:30 without. To view and listen to this piece in its entirety as well hundreds of other arrangement and transcriptions by Kenneth Abeling at the lowest prices available please visit: https://lincolnmusicpublications.com/

Item Number: S0.537795

Here is a string quartet arrangement of this traditional song which is usually heard on Friday at dusk to welcome Kabbalat Shabbat. The beautiful song is also frequently played or sung at Jewish wedding ceremonies as well. This arrangement is simple enough to be sight-read by advanced musicians, or to be rehearsed and performed by intermediate musicians.

This pack contains six traditional songs which are often played at Jewish wedding ceremonies. These arrangements are simple enough to be sight-read by advanced musicians, or to be rehearsed and performed by intermediate musicians. It includes:


* Siman Tov Mazel Tov
* Chosen Kale Mazel Tov
* Hatikvah
* Yedid Nefesh
* Lecha Dodi
* Oif'n Pripetshok

This pack represents a substantial saving over the retail price of the individual songs.

A tender setting of the Jewish prayer which is recited during the Jewish services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well on the Ten Days of Repentance from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur. Scored for SATB, Violin and Piano.

A tender setting of the Jewish prayer which is recited during the Jewish services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well on the Ten Days of Repentance from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur. Scored for SAB, Violin and Piano.

String quartet arrangements of traditional Jewishholiday songs for Rosh Hashana, Hanukkah, Purim and Shavuot. I live in Israel, and my quartet plays every holiday at a schoolfor handicapped children. I wrote these arrangements for them.

I hope you enjoy playing this asmuch as I enjoyed writing it. If you enjoy this, you are welcome to try some ofmy other arrangements. You can see them at

http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/yoel-epstein-sheet-music/3001988?ac=1

I have also arranged three songsfrom the Holocaust, which I arranged and distribute for free on IMSLP. You canfind them at

http://imslp.org/wiki/Category:Ravpapa">imslp.org/wiki/Category:Ravpapa

If you need arrangements of any ofthese songs for special combinations of instruments, feel free to contact me atmailto:yoelepst@gmail.com and I will try toaccommodate