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The Beat Goes On: String Bass
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The Beat Goes On: String Bass
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Doublebass (band part)
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Sonny and Cher
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Greg Gilpin
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The Beat Goes On: String Bass
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Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music
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String Bass - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0015928_SB String Bass. By Sonny and Cher. By Sonny Bono. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Instructional. Par...
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String Bass - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0015928_SB String Bass. By Sonny and Cher. By Sonny Bono. Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Instructional. Part. 3 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0015928_SB. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0015928_SB). UPC: 038081445519.Sonny & Cher hit the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967 with this groovy song and its easily recognizable bass line. A terrific choice for a concert theme, it's sure to leave your audience wanting more (or singing along)! La, dee, da, dee, da . . . Inst. Parts Available (choral); Recorded Acc. Available.
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The Beat Goes On: String Bass
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Doublebass (band part)
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Jazz
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Sonny Bono
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Alan Baylock
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The Beat Goes On: String Bass
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Jazz Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0017229_SB String Bass. Composed by Sonny Bono. Arranged by Alan Baylock. Jazz. Part. 4 pages. Alfr...
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Jazz Ensemble - Digital Download SKU: AX.00-PC-0017229_SB String Bass. Composed by Sonny Bono. Arranged by Alan Baylock. Jazz. Part. 4 pages. Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music #00-PC-0017229_SB. Published by Alfred Music - Digital Sheet Music (AX.00-PC-0017229_SB). UPC: 038081439969.Yep, it's the tune by Sonny Bono, from Sonny and Cher fame! With a driving shuffle feel, this contemporary and hip treatment of this classic pop-rock tune let's you know you are in for a treat from the first note. This is a powerful and fun-to-play chart with solo space provided for tenor, trumpet 2, and guitar if desired. The lead trumpet range is to written high D. This title is available in SmartMusic.
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Jingle Bells for String Orchestra
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String Orchestra
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EASY
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Christmas
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James Pierpont
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Laura Chegwidden
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Jingle Bells for String Orches
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Laura Chegwidden
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812125 Composed by James Pierpont. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Children,Christmas,Holiday. Score ...
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String Orchestra - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812125 Composed by James Pierpont. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Children,Christmas,Holiday. Score and Parts. 15 pages. Laura Chegwidden #5026681. Published by Laura Chegwidden (A0.812125). Jingle Bells is a well-known Christmas carol that was written in the mid 1850s by James Pierpont. Originally intended for the Thanksgiving season, it came to be associated with Christmas and the holiday season in general. This upbeat arrangement is perfect for weddings, schools, churches and any other performance opportunities that arise for the professional or amateur musician.The arrangement goes for approx. 1 min. This purchase includes a score and parts for all performers; violin 1, violin 2, violin 3 (optional), viola, cello, double bass, and piano (optional). The Violin 3 and Viola parts are identical and can be used in conjunction with each other or on their own.It would work best for players of an beginner to intermediate level. It is set in the key of G major, which is perfect for stringed instruments. Technical challenges for beginner strings players would include extended and low hand positions, while remaining in first position. Laura Chegwidden is a pianist, cellist, double bassist and singer from Toowoomba Australia. She recently graduated with distinction from the University of Newcastle with a B.MUS majoring in Cello and Composition. For more arrangements like this one or for any questions you can contact Laura through her facebook page or website: www.facebook.com/lchegmusic/lchegmusic.com
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Castle On The Hill
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Pop music
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Ed Sheeran
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Laura Chegwidden
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Castle On The Hill
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Laura Chegwidden
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SheetMusicPlus
String Trio - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812122 By Ed Sheeran. By Benjamin Levin and Ed Sheeran. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Pop. 15 pages. Lau...
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String Trio - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812122 By Ed Sheeran. By Benjamin Levin and Ed Sheeran. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Pop. 15 pages. Laura Chegwidden #3692485. Published by Laura Chegwidden (A0.812122). Castle on the Hill is one of the lead singles for Ed Sheeran's 2017 album Divide, and became one of the two songs to take out the top two spots on the charts in the UK, Australia and Germany, along with Shape of You. It's a catchy tune reminiscing about Sheeran's upbringing in Framlingham, and while the main guitar ostinato can be repetitive, the song rumbles along at a fast enough pace to not be boring. This upbeat arrangement is perfect for weddings, schools, churches and any other performance opportunities that arise for the professional or amateur musician.The arrangement goes for approx. 4 min. This purchase includes a score and parts for all performers; violin, viola, and cello. It would work best for players of an intermediate level. It is set in the key of D major, which while is the original key the song was recorded in.Laura Chegwidden is a pianist, cellist, double bassist and singer from Toowoomba Australia. She recently graduated with distinction from the University of Newcastle with a B.MUS majoring in Cello and Composition. For more arrangements like this one or for any questions you can contact Laura through her facebook page or website: www.facebook.com/lchegmusic/lchegmusic.com
$12.99
Aura Lee - Love me tender - Elvis - String Orchestra
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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George R
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Thomas Graf
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Aura Lee - Love me tender - El
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SheetMusicPlus
String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.567762 Composed by George R. Poulton and George R. Poulton. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Folk,Holiday,M...
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String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.567762 Composed by George R. Poulton and George R. Poulton. Arranged by Thomas Graf. Folk,Holiday,Multicultural,Pop,Wedding,World. Score and parts. 14 pages. Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com #546285. Published by Thomas Graf - the-hit-factory.com (A0.567762). Arrangement of the famous folk tune Aura Lee (aka 'Aura Lea') is an American Civil War song about a maiden. It was written by W. W. Fosdick (words) and George R. Poulton (music). Elvis Presley took the melody in his song Love me tender . The song starts slow, and goes to a funny beat. Easy while big fun to perform! Instrumentation: Violin 1+2, Viola, Cello, Contra Bass Listen to the recording - a challenge for your ensemble. Check out our latest uploads: http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/thomas-graf-the-hit-factory-com/smp-press/3001412+1303131?N... Any individual arrangement and substitute parts are available on request. Call +49 (0) 172 2515987 E-Mail: info@the-hit-factory.com. www.the-hit-factory.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitfactorymusic New catalogue includedVideo: https://www.youtu.be/c0nvi7dEO9Y
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Rock-a-my-Soul -Violin Trio
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String Trio: 3 violins
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Anon
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Phil Beaman
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Rock-a-my-Soul -Violin Trio
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Phil Beaman
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SheetMusicPlus
String Ensemble,String Trio Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.844435 Composed by Anon. Arranged by Phil Beaman. Folk,Gospel,Instructional,Jazz,...
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String Ensemble,String Trio Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.844435 Composed by Anon. Arranged by Phil Beaman. Folk,Gospel,Instructional,Jazz,Spiritual. Score and parts. 7 pages. Phil Beaman #3362587. Published by Phil Beaman (A0.844435). Rock-a-my-Soul is a Traditional song that is equal parts folk, gospel, spiritual, and camp song. Therefore, it is great for school, church, lessons, or with friends in the room.This easy, lively arrangement is divided into five 8-bar sections: Intro, Verse 1 with accented rhythm, Chorus with a jazzy walking bass line, Verse 2 with fuller harmonies, (all sections repeated) then a Coda.The Melody goes back and forth between Part I and II and stays within the range of 1 octave. Part III is super easy and just gently rocks back and forth on 4 repeated half notes (minims) to help anchor the beat and maintain harmony and key while the other parts move around and syncopate.This song teaches light syncopation with a tie into Beat 3. Great harmonies are created when all 3 parts are together. But you won't think about that because this version is so much fun to play!
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No Excuses
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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INTERMEDIATE
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Pop music
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Meghan Trainor
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Laura Chegwidden
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No Excuses
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Laura Chegwidden
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SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812103 By Meghan Trainor. By Andrew Wells, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and Meghan Trainor. A...
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812103 By Meghan Trainor. By Andrew Wells, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and Meghan Trainor. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Pop. 11 pages. Laura Chegwidden #3516747. Published by Laura Chegwidden (A0.812103). No Excuses was released by Meghan Trainor on March 1st 2018 as the lead single from her upcoming album and was an instant hit with fans. It's a really catchy tune, and is a fun piece to listen to and to play! This upbeat arrangement is perfect for weddings, schools, churches and any other performance opportunities that arise for the professional or amateur musician. The arrangement goes for approx. 2:30 min. This purchase includes a score and parts for all performers; violin 1, violin 2, viola, and cello. It would work best for players of an intermediate level. It is set in the key of C major, which while not the original key is perfect for stringed instruments.Laura Chegwidden is a pianist, cellist, double bassist and singer from Toowoomba Australia. She recently graduated with distinction from the University of Newcastle with a B.MUS majoring in Cello and Composition. For more arrangements like this one or for any questions you can contact Laura through her facebook page or website: www.facebook.com/lchegmusic/ lchegmusic.com
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Runaway Baby
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Pop music
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Soul/R&B
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Bruno Mars
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Laura Chegwidden
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Runaway Baby
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Laura Chegwidden
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SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812078 By Bruno Mars. By Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Christopher Steven Brown, and Philip ...
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812078 By Bruno Mars. By Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Christopher Steven Brown, and Philip Lawrence. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Pop,R & B. 16 pages. Laura Chegwidden #3053087. Published by Laura Chegwidden (A0.812078). Runaway Baby is a funky song by popular songwriter and singer Bruno Mars. This arrangement is for string quartet, and the form follows the official recording exactly. It used string ostinatos to recreate the drums, which are an integral part of the song. This upbeat arrangement is perfect for weddings, schools, churches and any other performance opportunities that arise for the professional or amateur musician. The arrangement goes for approx. 2:30 min. This purchase includes a score and parts for all performers; violin 1, violin 2, viola, and cello. It would work best for players of an intermediate to advanced level. It is set in the key of F minor, which is not the original key but works better on the instruments the song is arranged for. Laura Chegwidden is a pianist, cellist, double bassist and singer from Newcastle Australia. She recently graduated with distinction from the University of Newcastle with a B.MUS majoring in Cello and Composition. For more arrangements like this one or for any questions you can contact Laura through her facebook page: www.facebook.com/lchegmusic/
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Attention
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Pop music
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Charlie Puth
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Laura Chegwidden
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Attention
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Laura Chegwidden
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SheetMusicPlus
Woodwind Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812108 By Charlie Puth. By Charlie Puth and Jacob Kasher Hindlin. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Po...
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Woodwind Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812108 By Charlie Puth. By Charlie Puth and Jacob Kasher Hindlin. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Pop. 23 pages. Laura Chegwidden #3541415. Published by Laura Chegwidden (A0.812108). Attention is the lead single from Charlie Puth's new album Voicenotes. It's a fun piece with a fantastic bassline and plays really well as an instrumental duet. This upbeat arrangement is perfect for weddings, schools, churches and any other performance opportunities that arise for the professional or amateur musician.This is an arrangement for flexible duo. As long as you have two players and play parts 1 and 2, the instrument choices don't particularly matter. This arrangement is also fully compatible with the flexible string duo version, available on my publisher page here: The arrangement goes for approx. 3.5 min. This purchase includes a score and parts for all performers; flute 1/2, oboe 1/2, clarinet in Bb 1/2 and bassoon 1/2. It would work best for players of an intermediate to advanced level. It is set in the key of F minor, which while not the original key is perfect for all the wind instruments. Laura Chegwidden is a pianist, cellist, double bassist and singer from Toowoomba Australia. She recently graduated with distinction from the University of Newcastle with a B.MUS majoring in Cello and Composition. For more arrangements like this one or for any questions you can contact Laura through her facebook page or website www.facebook.com/lchegmusic/lchegmusic.com
$8.99
Attention
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Violin, Viola (duet)
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INTERMEDIATE
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Pop music
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Charlie Puth
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Laura Chegwidden
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Attention
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Laura Chegwidden
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SheetMusicPlus
Cello,Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812110 By Charlie Puth. By Charlie Puth and Jacob Kasher Hindlin. Arranged by L...
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Cello,Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.812110 By Charlie Puth. By Charlie Puth and Jacob Kasher Hindlin. Arranged by Laura Chegwidden. Pop. 15 pages. Laura Chegwidden #3541417. Published by Laura Chegwidden (A0.812110). Attention is the lead single from Charlie Puth's new album Voicenotes. It's a fun piece with a fantastic bassline and plays really well as an instrumental duet. This upbeat arrangement is perfect for weddings, schools, churches and any other performance opportunities that arise for the professional or amateur musician.This is an arrangement for flexible duo. As long as you have two players and play parts 1 and 2, the instrument choices don't particularly matter. This arrangement is also fully compatible with the flexible wind duo version, available on my publisher page here:The arrangement goes for approx. 3.5 min. This purchase includes a score and parts for all performers; violin, viola 1/2 and cello. It would work best for players of an intermediate to advanced level. It is set in the key of F minor, which while not the original key is perfect for all the string instruments.Laura Chegwidden is a pianist, cellist, double bassist and singer from Toowoomba Australia. She recently graduated with distinction from the University of Newcastle with a B.MUS majoring in Cello and Composition. For more arrangements like this one or for any questions you can contact Laura through her facebook page or website www.facebook.com/lchegmusic/lchegmusic.com
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Abraham Lincoln Funeral March for Concert Band
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Concert band
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John Gross Barnard Orchestrate
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John Gross Barnard
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Jari A
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Abraham Lincoln Funeral March
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JV MUSIC
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SheetMusicPlus
Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.722753 Composed by John Gross Barnard. Arranged by Jari A. Villanueva. Contemporary,Folk,Romantic Perio...
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Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.722753 Composed by John Gross Barnard. Arranged by Jari A. Villanueva. Contemporary,Folk,Romantic Period,Spiritual. Score and parts. 56 pages. JV MUSIC #3423151. Published by JV MUSIC (A0.722753). Abraham Lincoln Funeral March for Concert BandBy John Gross Barnard Orchestrated by Jari Villanueva This funeral march written by John Gross Barnard was performed by the United States Marine Band during the funeral procession from the Executive Mansion to the Capitol for Abraham Lincoln on April 19, 1865. The march is titled: Funeral March in Memory of the Abraham Lincoln: Played at the Obsequies of the President of the United States by the US Marine Band. The funeral march follows the standard format of dirges of the time (most notable are Webster’s Funeral March, Chopin’s Funeral March and March in Saul by Handel) written in minor keys (considered somber) and divided into eight measure phrases which makes it easy for the funeral cadence to be played underneath. This funeral march, like most written during this time, has a transition to a major key (happier sounding). This march goes to the relative major (D minor to D major) key. Since no parts are extant from the US Band, I was asked to score the march for a modern symphonic band. I hoped to capture the somber drum beat and employed a chime to replicate the bells that tolled along the funeral route.Full Score Piccolo Flutes 1-2 Oboes 1-2 Bassoon 1-2 Eb Clarinet3 Bb ClarinetsAlto ClarinetBass ClarinetAlto Saxophone 1-2Tenor SaxophoneBaritone Saxophone 3 Cornets 2 Trumpets 4 Horns in F3 TrombonesEuphonium (Baritone TC)TubaString BassTimpaniPercussionChimesA retired member of the United States Air Force Band where he served on the Music Production staff (as well as a trumpeter and bugler) and student of Bill Holcombe, Jari Villanueva continues writing for different ensembles. His arrangements are played by brass quintets all over the country including many military groups. Many of his arrangements can be found on Sheet Music Plus and JV MUSIC.https://youtu.be/lTPBn6AkXZw
$65.00
A Breath of Life
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Chun-Wai Wong
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A Breath of Life
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Imagine Music - Digital
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SheetMusicPlus
Oboe, basson, violin, viola, double bass - Digital Download SKU: IZ.BCMW164 Composed by Chun-Wai Wong. BCMCC (Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competiti...
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Oboe, basson, violin, viola, double bass - Digital Download SKU: IZ.BCMW164 Composed by Chun-Wai Wong. BCMCC (Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition). Score and Parts. 77 pages. Imagine Music - Digital #BCMW164. Published by Imagine Music - Digital (IZ.BCMW164). 9 x 12 in inches.What is life for? Wealth? Power? Happiness? Are you really feeling happy with your pursuits? Or would you just go ontirelessly? Do you really feel happy when chasing after those things?And what will you get by the end of your life?I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind. (Ecclesiastes 1:14)The piece is inspired by the book of Ecclesiastes from the Bible. Musically, it is inspired by a traditional Japanese theatricalperformance Kabuki. It is purely musical theatre: the piece unfolds with the wheezing of hollowness of work and life, andit is followed by a wild dance of chase -- a chase after fame and fortune in hopes of getting rid of the depression. Yet, thestruggle only brings fleeting pleasure and pressing anxiety to chase after another goal. Feeling exhausted, one realizes thatwhat one has done are all meaningless: the hollowness never goes away. Only after a hoarse cry does one start to realize themeaning of life, a meaning that transcends all materialistic goals; and only after understanding the reason to live can one take abreath of life.There are references to traditional Japanese instrumental writings, including the sound of Shamisen imitated by pizzicato instrings, drum imitated by pizzicato chords and beating of strings on fingerboard, Japanese flute imitated by the high oboe. Theshifting focus between different musical layers represents the movement of the imaginary dancer who moves forward andbackward on the stage unceasingly.ABreath of Life was commissioned by the Hong Kong Composers' Guild.
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