The Merry Folk from "A Fantasy Suite" for string quartet

The Merry Folk is the fifth movement from A Fantasy Suite , written for young string quartets.

«A Fantasy Suite» takes you on a journey through imaginary realms both dangerous and beautiful: past enchanted rivers and forests where elves sing and dance among the trees.

Inspired by folklore and fairytales as well as fantasy books, games and movies, this piece provides a fun challenge for young string players and adult ensembles alike. All of the players are allowed to shine, although the first violin part requires more position playing than the others.

Level: Easy/early intermediate. While the movements vary a bit in difficulty, The Merry Folk is fairly easy.

Movements:

1. The Path Ahead
2. The Enchanted River
3. Lost In The Nether
4. Rain In The Forest Of The Elves
5. The Merry Folk

The whole suite, complete with all parts, is available at Sheet Music Plus.

 Hear the second movement here: The Enchanted River.

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: 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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Wedding March from Seljord

This traditional fiddle tune is still very much in use as a wedding march in Norway. But it works great as a festive concert piece as well!

Separate parts are available at Sheet Music Plus.