Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, J S Bach, for String Quintet (arr. David McKeown) by J S Bach Sheet Music for String Ensemble at Sheet Music Direct
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Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, J S Bach, for String Quintet (arr. David McKeown)
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Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring is the usual title in English of the last movement of J S Bachs Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Originally scored for choir, trumpet, violin and basso continuo, it was written in 1723 for the church of St Thomas in Leipzig where Bach was employed.

This version is scored for String Quintet, three Violins, one Viola and one Cello. There is an alternative part 3 included for another Viola, and an alternative part 4 for an additional cello. This arrangement can of course be played by a String Orchestra as well as a Quintet. The score and all parts are combined in one pdf file. The linked full-length youtube performance is the Clarinet version of this arrangement.

Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances. The famous melody in 9/8 alternates with the slow 4-part chorale sections. All players will enjoy experiencing the rich texture of Bachs harmony. The overall performance time is around three minutes if played at the faster tempo that Bach preferred. The sample recording is from the Clarinet version of this Quintet.

Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to introduce 9/8 rhythms.

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