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O Music, Thou Most Lovely Art
Chorus - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PO-0005135 Composed by Johann Jeep. Edited by …
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Chorus - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PO-0005135 Composed by Johann Jeep. Edited by Jerry Weseley Harris. Choral. 6 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PO-0005135. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PO-0005135). UPC: 029156151749.
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Johann Jeep: O Music, Thou Most Lovely Art - choir (SSAA, a cappella)
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LOVELY - BILLIE EILISH - FOR STRING QUARTET
String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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String Quartet - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download By Billie Eilish Feat. Khalid. Arranged by Helen Marple-Horvat. Score, Set of Parts. 16 pages. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat
‘Lovely’ by Billie Eilish and Khalid was released in April 2018. Written and produced by Finneas O’Connel, brother of Billie Eilish, it was used as the soundtrack to Season Two of ‘13 Reasons Why’ - a drama on Netflix. The song went Platinum in New Zealand and USA, and reached the top five in the New Zealand and Australian Charts.<br> <br> I think that it lends itself beautifully to a String Quartet Arrangement and very much enjoyed working on it. At the moment I have only a computer version of the Score but will be recording it with Capriccio Quartet once lockdown restrictions are at an end.<br> <br> Feel free to change the bowing, especially in the eight-quaver accompaniment bars. These do need to be heard, but very much as a background texture. I envisaged the song as played with a great deal of delicacy and subtlety, though this is hard to achieve with Sibelius software. In this arrangement the cello has less to do than usual, but there are some sudden shifts of position and that deep presence is vital to the overall effectiveness of the song. The double stopping usually includes one open string.<br> <br> I experimented for a long time with different octaves for the violin to play at Letters C and E. You may like to change the score at this point if it feels easier, or just prefer one or the other. I opted for the high octave at times because the unison with the viola two octaves below seemed to have a lot of emotional power. However one octave apart also sounds good so younger players could easily tackle this song.<br> <br> My Youtube Channel has many of my arrangements for String Quartet, most recorded by Capriccio Quartet, and all but two available as Sheet Music Plus products. Please visit me there :- Helen Marple-Horvat, Songwriter, Arranger, Composer.
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A Hymn A Day Volume 3
Harp, Voice
Voice, Harp - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download Arranged by Hugh Callison. C…
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Voice, Harp - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download Arranged by Hugh Callison. Christian, Sacred, General Worship. 108 pages. Published by Afghan Press Music for the Harp
This valuable collection of hymns is the third in a series of five! You will find many wonderful titles arranged for harp, from well-known favorites to songs that are lesser known yet equally important. Mr. Callison came to the harp as an adult after retiring from 40 years as a music educator. His arrangements are interesting and have lovely harmonies. The left hand in a few of the tunes is quite active.<br> Table of Contents: Lord Jesus Think on Me, Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word, All Praise to Thee, My God This Night, From Greenland’s Icy Mountains, Cleanse Me, Praise the Savior, Ye Who Know Him, O Master Let Me Walk with Thee, More Love to Thee, O Christ, Nearer, My God, to Thee, Come, Thou Font of Every Blessing, Rise Up, O Men of God, Sun of My Soul, My Faith has Found a Resting Place, The King of Love, My Shepherd Is, Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us, How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds, May the Grace of Christ Our Savior, At the Name of Jesus, Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken, A Charge to Keep I Have, Join All the Glorious Names, Almighty God, Thy Lofty Throne, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power, Great God, Attend, While Zion Sings, How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place, Trust and Obey, I Am Not Skilled to Understand, Jesus Loves Me, Brethren, We Have Met to Worship, Come, Let Us Tune Our Loftiest Song, Rescue the Perishing, Have Thine Own Way, Lord!, Thy Faithfulness, Lord, Each Moment We Find, To God Be the Glory, Fill Thou My Life, O Lord My God, God of Our Fathers, Known of Old, Jesus Call Us, Let Thy Blood in Mercy Poured, O Jesus, King Most Wonderful, Not What These Hands Have Done, Under His Wings I Am Safely Abiding, Shepherd of Eager Youth, Lamb of God!, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Open My Eyes, That I May See, O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright, The Lord Is King, For All the Saints, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Thy Works, Not Mine, Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My God, How Wonderful Thou Art, O Christ, Our True and Only Light, Teach Me, My God and King, Zion to Thy Savior Singing, O Christ, Our King, Creator, Lord, God of the Earth, the Sky, the Sea, In Christ, There Is No East or West, How Lovely Shines the Morning Star, God, in the Gospel of His Son, Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven, Gentle Jesus, Meek and Mild, Songs of Thankfulness and Praise, Who is This So Weak and Helpless, Savior of the Nations, Come, O Dearest Jesus, O Lord, How Shall I Meet Thee, O Lord of Heaven and Earth and Sea, Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts, O Perfect Love, I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
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A Hymn A Day Volume 1
Harp, Voice
Voice, Harp - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download Arranged by Hugh Callison. C…
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Voice, Harp - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download Arranged by Hugh Callison. Christian, Sacred, General Worship, Funeral. 118 pages. Published by Afghan Press Music for the Harp
This valuable collection of hymns is just the first in a series of five! These are wonderful titles , from well-known favorites that many grew up with, to songs that are lesser known yet equally important. These tunes have the added benefit of being arranged in keys that are accessible to most vocal ranges, which is especially helpful when playing along with congregational singing. Arrangements are interesting and have lovely harmonies. Lever changes are indicated with diamond shaped notes. Some tunes have no lever changes, some have a lot. The left hand in a few of the tunes is quite active. An enormous amount of harp work for these 72 tunes.<br> Table of Contents: At the Lamb's High Feast,Hallelujah, What a Savior!,There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood, I Will Sing of My Redeemer, Am I a Soldier of the Cross?,I Know That My Redeemer Lives, Redeemed, My Faith Looks Up to Thee, Let Us Love, and Sing, and Wonder, Rejoice! Ye Pure in Heart, Blessed Be the Name, Rejoice, the Lord Is King!, All Creatures of Our God and King, Blessed Assurance, For the Beauty of the Earth, All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Nature's Works His Praise Declare, This Is My Father's World, Praise Him! Praise Him!, How Great Thou Art, Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire, Come, Let Us Rise with Christ, Fairest Lord Jesus, Crown Him with Many Crowns, Come Down, O Love Divine, Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart, Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove, Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire, Blessed Quietness, Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine, Holy Spirit, Truth Divine, Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now, Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, Holy Ghost, with Light Divine, Holy, Holy, Holy, Christ for the World We Sing, Take Time to Be Holy, O for a Closer Walk with God, Jesus Shall Reign, Revive Us Again, Teach Me, O Lord, Thy Holy Way, Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire, O Zion Haste, Channels Only, Onward Christian Soldiers, I Love to Tell the Story, Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus, Be Thou My Vision, I Surrender All, Give of Your Best to the Master, All for Jesus, All for Jesus!, Close to Thee, O Jesus, I Have Promised, God of Grace and God of Glory, All People That on Earth Do Dwell, Grace Greater than Our Sin, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Faith of Our Fathers, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind, Just As I Am, Praise the Lord! O Heavens Adore Him, Ancient of Days, Holy God, We Praise Your Name, <br> Come, We That Love the Lord, Who Is on the Lord’s Side, Softly and Tenderly, Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, God of Our Fathers, O My Soul, Bless God the Father, O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing, Depth of Mercy!
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O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing ~ Flute
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Flute Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.967486 Composed by Charles Wesley, …
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Flute Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.967486 Composed by Charles Wesley, Lowell Mason. Arranged by Rhonda Berlin. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Individual part. 2 pages. Berlin Music Studio #5795929. Published by Berlin Music Studio (A0.967486). For the flutist who wants to sound great by Sunday! This arrangement of O For a Thousand Tongues will work with most hymnal arrangements. It includes 2 verses. Verse one is the melody and verse two is a lovely variation. Play along with congregational singing or enjoy playing a lovely flute solo.
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The Water is Wide (SAB choir and piano)
Choral 3-part
Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1264867 Composed by Traditi…
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Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1264867 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Celtic,Early Music,Folk,Irish,Wedding. Octavo. 10 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #857706. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1264867). This lovely folksong is thought to have come from Scotland, though similar versions have been recorded in other parts of Britain. The song is also known as O Waly, Waly which means something like “woe is meâ€. For such an old song, it is not surprising that there are many variations of the lyrics. An early version of the modern lyrics was consolidated by the British folksong collector Cecil Sharp in 1906, using multiple older sources in southern England. There are many sets of lyrics with different story-lines. This was because in the past, performers would often create new lyrics for the song. This melody has attracted an entire family of lyrics many of which bear little relationship to each other. The words used in this choral arrangement reflect the popular lyrics used during the twentieth century. The song was arranged for voice and piano in 1948 by British composer Benjamin Britten but in more recent times, was made popular by many folk singers notably Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. It has become one of the most popular folk songs today, largely because of its beautiful tune. But as with the lyrics, there are many variations on the melody with the result that no single variation can be considered the “correct†one.This SAB arrangement by Colin Kirkpatrick is ideal for high school or college choir, especially if the tenor/bass section is a bit low on numbers. Each section of the choir has the melody line at some point and there are attractive and evocative counter-melodies. In the soprano part (which has one brief divisi section), the highest note is G5 (which occurs only once and safely approached) and the highest note in the alto part is C5 (in the middle of the treble staff). The bartione part lies between A flat 2 (bottom space in bass clef) and D3 (just above the staff). The piano part is an integral part of the arrangement and therefore essential. The music begins in E flat and modulates to C major. Running at just over three minutes, the work is sure to be popular with choir and audiences alike.
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The Water is Wide (SAB choir and piano)
Choral 3-part
Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1264866 Composed by Traditi…
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Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1264866 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Wedding. Octavo. 9 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #857705. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1264866). This lovely folksong is thought to have come from Scotland, though similar versions have been recorded in other parts of Britain. The song is also known as “O Waly, Waly†which means something like “woe is meâ€. For such an old song, it is not surprising that there are many variations of the lyrics. An early version of the modern lyrics was consolidated by the British folksong collector Cecil Sharp in 1906, using multiple older sources in southern England. There are many sets of lyrics with different story-lines. This was because in the past, performers would often create new lyrics for the song. This melody has attracted an entire family of lyrics many of which bear little relationship to each other. The words used in this choral arrangement reflect the popular lyrics used during the twentieth century. The song was arranged for voice and piano in 1948 by British composer Benjamin Britten but in more recent times, was made popular by many folk singers notably The Seekers, Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. It has become one of the most popular folk songs today, largely because of its beautiful tune. But as with the lyrics, there are many variations on the melody with the result that no single variation can be considered the “correct†one.This SAB arrangement by Colin Kirkpatrick is ideal for high school or college choir. Each section of the choir as the melody line at some point and there are attractive and evocative counter-melodies. In the soprano part (which has one brief divisi section), the highest not is G5 which appears only once and is approached safely. The highest note in the alto part is C5 (in the middle of the treble staff). The baritone part lies between A flart 2 and D 3 (just above the staff) and well within the normal choral range. The piano part is an integral part of the arrangement and therefore essential. The music begins in E flat and modulates to C major. Running at just over three minutes, the work is sure to be popular with choir and audiences alike.
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The Water is Wide (SSA choir and piano)
Choral 3-part
Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1251832 Composed by Traditi…
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Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1251832 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Multicultural,Wedding,World. Octavo. 9 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #846048. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1251832). This lovely folksong is thought to have come from Scotland, though similar versions have been recorded in other parts of Britain. The song is also known as “O Waly, Waly†which means something like “woe is meâ€. For such an old song, it is not surprising that there are many variations of the lyrics. An early version of the modern lyrics was consolidated by the British folksong collector Cecil Sharp in 1906 using multiple older sources in southern England. There are many sets of lyrics with different story-lines. This was because performers would often create new lyrics for the song. This melody has attracted a family of lyrics many of which bear little relationship to each other. The words used in this choral arrangement reflect the popular and optimistic lyrics used during the twentieth century. The song was made popular by many folk singers notably Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. It has become one of the most popular folk songs today, largely because of its beautiful tune. But as with the lyrics, there are many variations on the melody with the result that no single variation can be considered the “correct†one.This SSA arrangement by Colin Kirkpatrick is ideal for boy choir, amateur choir, school or college choir. Each section of the choir as the melody line at some point and there are attractive and evocative counter-melodies. In the Soprano 1 part (which has one brief divisi section), the highest note is G5 (the G just above the staff) and the highest note in the Soprano 2 part is E5 (near the top of the treble staff). The Alto part has a range of G below Middle C (G4) up to B flat in the middle of the treble staff. The piano part is an integral part of the arrangement and therefore essential. The music begins in E flat and modulates to C major. Running at just over three minutes, the work is sure to be popular with choir and audiences alike. Note that the audio sample cannot yet render the words.
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The Water is Wide (SAT choir and piano)
Choral 3-part
Choral Choir (SAT) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1274487 Composed by Traditi…
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Choral Choir (SAT) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1274487 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Celtic,Contest,Festival,Folk,Irish,Wedding. Octavo. 10 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #866631. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1274487). This lovely folksong is thought to have come from Scotland, though similar versions have been recorded in other parts of Britain. The song is also known as “O Waly, Waly†(it rhymes with daily) which means something like “woe is meâ€. For such an old song, it is not surprising that there are many variations of the lyrics. There are many sets of lyrics with different story-lines. This was because performers would often create new lyrics for the song. This melody has attracted a family of lyrics many of which bear little relationship to each other. The words used in this choral arrangement reflect the popular lyrics used during the twentieth century. The song was made popular by many folk singers notably Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. It has become one of the most popular folk songs today, largely because of its beautiful tune. But as with the lyrics, there are many variations on the melody with the result that no single variation can be considered the “correct†one.This SAT arrangement by Colin Kirkpatrick is ideal for school choir, amateur choir or college choir especially when there are few male voices. Each section of the choir as the melody line at some point and there are attractive and evocative counter-melodies. In the soprano part (which has one brief divisi section), the highest note is G5 (the G just above the staff, but only once). The alto part range is of B flat 3 to E5. The tenor range is D3 to D4. The music begins in E flat and modulates to C major. Running at just over three minutes, the work is sure to be popular with choir and audiences alike.Â
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Chorus and Aria from Ariadne auf Naxos
Guitar
Solo Guitar - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.899109 Composed by Richard Strauss…
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Solo Guitar - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.899109 Composed by Richard Strauss. Arranged by Rod Whittle. 20th Century. Individual part. 2 pages. Maggie Creek Music #25787. Published by Maggie Creek Music (A0.899109). 2 pages; for solo classical guitar; published by Maggie Creek MusicRichard Strauss (1864 -1949) Strauss's music amounts to a huge body of symphonic and operatic work written over 60 years. Full of vitality, endlessly melodic, brilliantly orchestrated, it begins and ends in the romantic tradition, but for the most part expresses something more modern and individualistic, not without controversy in its time. Variation of style and structure is drawn from the descriptive (literary) nature of compositions, and an extraordinary inventiveness enlivens the scenes, moods and situations. Strauss said once that he produced music the way cows give milk, and indeed his music rarely seems contrived. The opera Strauss wrote 15 operas on a variety of subjects and across the whole spectrum of drama. He acknowledged being enchanted by the soprano voice, and his writing for it highlights many of the works, including Adriane auf Naxos (composed in 1912). The opera has been described as 'sparkling', which sums it up well, and passages influenced by Bach, Mozart, Puccini, and Wagner add to the interest. The storyline is a play within a play, the second part being the mythological 'Opera' staged in the story. The three pieces transcribed* are from this Opera. The guitar arrangements All classical guitar pieces are compromises. The instrument has only six strings, the left hand four fingers able to be used, and with the right hand its rare to use more than three fingers and the thumb. So, despite the amount of noise possible, it's inevitable that passages occur where either harmony, bass or fragments of counterpoint that would be beneficial are left out. In particular, the higher up the neck music is played the simpler it tends to be, if harder to play, and unless the low bass is an open string there wont be any. So I think the main part of attaining a fair transcription (better to be called an arrangement if the original musical structure is not strictly followed, as in this case) is determining how a good compromise can be reached. Melody, counterpoint, bass and main harmonies demand inclusion, and register is important. One may generally assume the original score can't be improved on. However, if the music may sound well on guitar, and the above elements can be incorporated without the playing becoming very difficult, something enjoyable to play and worthwhile listening to should be able to be achieved. Overture; 'A golden time …' Here the Mozart influence, better, inspiration, is wonderfully evident. A gentle waltz time (only the first section of the overture is transcribed) carries the colourful harmonies, strong melodic threads and connecting flourishes that stamp both pieces. The aria is alluded to in the Overture several times, which as you would expect, is intricately woven with the hints themes later to be established in the Opera. It has a kind of 'jazzy' freedom, and it's always miraculous to me that composition so involved can retain its musical line, here done in Strauss's inimitable way. The aria, sung not far into the Opera, has the perfect inevitability of Mozart, but again it is Strauss. As explained, keys have been changed to suit the guitar. Chorus and Aria This selection from the finale has features well worth trying to translate. The device of having a strong chorus, in the style of a Bach chorale, stated and then counterpointed by a solo voice in a restatement, is potent, and that in the opera the chorus (of the three nymphs) isn't immediately followed by the accompanying aria (of Ariadne) means the latter comes as a moment of surprising beauty. Neither parts are complicated, and lovely arpeggios, a feature Strauss's music, often impart the assured progressions. A problem was to capture the distinct register o.
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