Copyrighted arrangement: Angry Birds Theme for string ensemble

Who doesn't want to play the famous theme from the hit game Angry Birds!


This is a fun addition to the repertoire of any string ensemble - the double bass part is optional, and you can play Angry Birds Theme in a quartet, quintet or string orchestra. The difficulty level is not too daunting, either. Young and old alike will enjoy this upbeat piece!



Available for download at Sheet Music Plus: Angry Birds for String Quartet!

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Copyrighted arrangement: Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen for string duet

There are not enough duets for viola and cello in the world!

At least, that's what I think. But then I am a cellist with a violist brother 😁
Anyway, I am currently working to rectify this. Among other things, that involves making a duet arrangement of Leonard Cohen's beautiful song Hallelujah, and putting it up for sale on Sheet Music Plus. Check it out here!

All right, I admit it - I made versions for viola duet, cello duet and violin/viola duet as well. After all, not everyone has a cellist sister. You'll find them all on my Publisher Page at SMP.

Enjoy!

Screenshot from Sheet Music Plus

Copyrighted arrangement: Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins

Another of my arrangements is now available at Sheet Music Plus: Phil Collins' lovely 1989 pop ballad "Another Day In Paradise". The song deals with poverty and homelessness, and how we treat our fellow humans. It's a sweet melody that works beautifully as an instrumental piece.

Buy it here: Another Day In Paradise for String Quartet
Available for string quartet, string quintet with piano, viola and piano, cello and piano.

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Copyrighted arrangement: Firework

All the music I have published on this blog are either my arrangements of music in the public domain, or my own compositions. The reason being, of course, copyright.

But I recently discovered a way to publish my arrangements of copyrighted music, too: through SMP Press, the digital publishing program at Sheet Music Plus. They deal with the copyright holders, so that arrangers may publish copyrighted songs completely legally!

The first song I have published in this way is Firework by Katy Perry. It's not free, obviously (Katy  and the other people who created the original song need to be paid, of course) but the price is not too bad!   Check it out here: Firework by Katy Perry

(Screenshot from Sheet Music Plus)

This arrangement is for string quartet, but it will work well for string orchestra, too. The difficulty level is fairly easy, and all the parts get to have their time in the spotlight. You'll be surprised at how well this pop hit sounds on string instruments! 😊