SKU: AP.1-ADV6402

UPC: 805095064025. English. Traditional.

Delightful setting is based upon the traditional Christmas song, What Child Is This?. This arrangement by Dennis C. Anderson utilizes common string quartet techniques coupled with lush harmonies and contrasting styles.

SKU: BT.DHP-1064034-070

ISBN 9789043124720. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Traditionally a string quartet will not readily take on pop music. But times are changing and the classic quartet line-up proves suitable for beautiful arrangements of contemporary songs as well. This book features three hits from past decades, The Rose (Bette Midler) with its simple, pure sounds and underlying harmonies, La Solitudine (Laura Pausini) - compelling and with a hidden energy and finally Wonderwall (Oasis), an unexpected choice, with its persistent rhythmic background. To allow the string quartet to play together with optional guitar or keyboard, chord symbols have been added in the score. These songs - which certainly have a passionate andromantic ring to them - are ideal for receptions, weddings and other festive occasions. (Position 1-5)

Drie bekende songs in geslaagde bewerkingen voor strijkkwartet: Pop Ballads for String Quartet bewijst dat het kan. Om het strijkkwartet de mogelijkheid te bieden samen te spelen met gitaar of keyboards zijn akkoordsymbolentoegevoegd in de partituur. Deze songs vol passie en romantiek zijn ideaal voor het opluisteren van recepties, bruiloften en andere feestelijke gelegenheden. (Position 1-5)

Ein Buch für alle Streicher, die anstatt der klassischen Literatur für Streichquartett auch einmal etwas ganz Modernes, Unterhaltsames spielen wollen. Hans Aerts und Gunter Van Rompaey bearbeiteten für diese Ausgabe drei bekannte Pop- Titel für zwei Violinen, Viola und Cello. Akkordsymbole für eine Begleitung von Keyboard oder Gitarre sind ebenfalls enthalten.(Position 1-5)

Ce recueil contient trois succès des dernières décennies : The Rose, avec ses sonorités simples et épurées et ses harmonies demi cachées ; La Solitudine, l‘énergie dissimulée et enfin Wonderwall, un choix inattendu dont le tapis sonore est continuellement rythmé. Des symboles d’accords ont été ajoutés sur la partition afin de permettre au quatuor cordes de se faire accompagner d’une guitare ou clavier (partie optionnelle). (Position 1-5)

Questa pubblicazione permetter ai giovani musicisti di cominciare a suonare in gruppo. Il quartetto d’archi è da sempre la formazione per eccellenza, equilibrata e potente nell’espressione. Anche la musica in stile pop, arrangiata per l’occasione da Hans Aerts, si adatta a questo tipo di organico. L’importante è saper ascoltare la parte degli altri per inserire il proprio ritmo nell’insieme. (Position 1-5).

SKU: PR.14440265S

UPC: 680160027910.

The Second and Third Quartets were conceived at the same time; indeed, their composition intermingled, over half of No. 3 being sketched before No. 2 was completed. Accordingly, they share similar material but, like the intertwining blood of cousins, their natures differ: No. 2 being somewhat acerbic and declamatory, No. 3 more lyric and gentler. An annunicatory 'leaping motive' (derived from a motto generated by my name) opens Quartet No. 2 and inhabits the course of the piece as a cyclical binding-force. A five-note motive, usually very deliberate, also keeps recurring like an insistent caller. All three movements are based on tonal centers (I on B and E, II on D, III on C) and the harmonic 'grammar' spoken tends to recall the jazz world of my youth. To hopefully achieve a certain classical ambience was one of the goals of this piece, and all three movements have traditional forms. The first movement is a modified Sonata-Allegro design, with a severely-truncated recapitulation balanced by a lengthy, and decaying Coda. The second movement is a set of strophic variants and an epilogue interspersed with both solo ritornelli and first-movement material (the motto and the five-note motive) in the nature of a fantasia-like 'call-and-response.' It is dedicated to the memory of the American mezzo-soprano Jan DeGaetani. The third movement is a modified Rondo (ABACBA) which evolves out of the opening motto. All three movements make much use of canonic stretti, similar gestures, and repetition. For example, the climax of movement III's Rondo throws the first movement back at us again, as if the players were reluctant to let it go, so that the entire piece could perhaps be viewed as a single large, extended, Sonata movement, with introduction and Coda.
The Second and Third Quartets were conceived at the same time; indeed, their composition intermingled, over half of No. 3 being sketched before No. 2 was completed.  Accordingly, they share similar material but, like the intertwining blood of cousins, their natures differ: No. 2 being somewhat acerbic and declamatory, No. 3 more lyric and gentler.An annunicatory ‘leaping motive’ (derived from a motto generated by my name) opens Quartet No. 2 and inhabits the course of the piece as a cyclical binding-force.  A five-note motive, usually very deliberate, also keeps recurring like an insistent caller.  All three movements are based on tonal centers (I on B and E, II on D, III on C) and the harmonic ‘grammar’ spoken tends to recall the jazz world of my youth.To hopefully achieve a certain classical ambience was one of the goals of this piece, and all three movements have traditional forms.  The first movement is a modified Sonata-Allegro design, with a severely-truncated recapitulation balanced by a lengthy, and decaying Coda.  The second movement is a set of strophic variants and an epilogue interspersed with both solo ritornelli and first-movement material (the motto and the five-note motive) in the nature of a fantasia-like ‘call-and-response.’  It is dedicated to the memory of the American mezzo-soprano Jan DeGaetani.  The third movement is a modified Rondo (ABACBA) which evolves out of the opening motto.All three movements make much use of canonic stretti, similar gestures, and repetition.  For example, the climax of movement III’s Rondo throws the first movement back at us again, as if the players were reluctant to let it go, so that the entire piece could perhaps be viewed as a single large, extended, Sonata movement, with introduction and Coda.

SKU: FH.VA0

ISBN 978-1-55440-562-6.

This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.
Pieces in a Slower Tempo:
Dreaming - Archer, Violet
Solemn Moments - Archer, Violet
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Willis, Wallis arr. Jason Gray
Largo - Corelli, Arcangelo arr. Kathleen Wood
Melodie - Halvorsen, Johan arr. Warren Mould
Cradle Song - Ethridge, Jean
Old French Song (Melodie antique francaise) - Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich
Pet ze Cat - Teehan, Rob
The Fortune Teller - Donkin, Christine
Pieces in a Faster Tempo:
The Rustic Shepherds (Les bergers rustiques) - Dandrieu, Jean-Francois arr. Jason Noble
Minuet and Trio, K 585, no. 8 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason Noble
Tango - Mackay, Neil
Hurdy-Gurdy - Shostakovich, Dmitri arr. Konstantin Fortunatov
The Dancer - Donkin, Christine
Prelude - Charpentier, Marc-Antoine arr. Kathleen Wood
Tam Lyn's - Traditional Irish reel arr. Zav RT and Christine Donkin
La senorita - Donkin, Christine
Petite gavotte - Aletter, Wilhelm
Marching Through Georgia - Work, Henry Clay.

SKU: AP.1-ADV6403

UPC: 805095064032. English. Traditional 18th Century Carols.

Featuring God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, and Deck the Halls with Bows of Holly, this well-crafted coupling of two popular Christmas carols has been arranged for string quartet. Ideal for holiday programming or as an encore piece.

SKU: HL.367877

ISBN 9781705140338. UPC: 840126966695. 9.0x12.0x0.522 inches.

Like much of Reza Vali's music, this string quartet can either be played with traditional Persian tuning or with a mixture of traditional Persian tuning and the European Equal Temperament Tuning. Performance instructions to help with unique notation and details on the tuning options are included with the music.

SKU: FH.VA1

ISBN 978-1-55440-563-3.

This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.
Baroque and Classical Repertoire:
Minuetto and Trio - Albrechtsberger, Johann Georg arr. Paul Jenkins
Vittoria, mio core! (Win My Heart!) - Carissimi, Giacomo arr. Christine Donkin
Tambourin - Rameau, Jean-Philippe arr. Christine Donkin
Hornpipe a l'inglese - Galliard, John Ernest arr. Christine Donkin
Musette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126 - Bach, Johann Sebastian arr. Kathleen Wood
If Love's a Sweet Passion, from The Fairy Queen - Purcell, Henry arr. Kathleen Wood
German Dance - Haydn, Franz Joseph arr. Jason Noble
Traditional and 19th-century Repertoire:
Linstead Market - Jamaican folk song arr. Harold Birston
Nocturne - Alard, Jean-Delphin
Big Foot Lou - Gearen, Joseph arr. Forrest Kinney
Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) - Japanese folk song arr. Joanne Martin
She's Like the Swallow - Canadian folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Nouvelle agreable! (Good News!) - 18th-century French carol arr. Christine Donkin
20th-century Repertoire:
The Underworld of Worms and Other Crawlies - Wilkinson, Marguerite and Philip Bass
Dill Pickles - Johnson, Charles L. arr. Zav RT and Christine Donkin
Budapesto - Cheney, Carey
Full Steam Ahead - Jones, Kenneth
The Puppet Show, op. 5, no. 1 - Trott, Josephine transc. Barbara Barber
The Caissons Go Rolling Along - Gruber, Edmund L. arr. Forrest Kinney
Casting the Nets - Jones, Kenneth.