Product Description
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, traditional Christmas carol, arranged by Tim Crooks for String Quartet.
This arrangement can be performed by strings alone, or alongside the compatible SSA choir download: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/god-rest-you-merry-gentlemen-str-uk-version-choir-sheet-digital...
A version for String Orchestra is also available separately here: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/god-rest-you-merry-gentlemen-string-ensemble-digital-sheet-musi....
This jazzy 7/8 version cranks up the traditional carol into more of a party rendition, but remaining regular enough so it can still be played or sung by a congregation or school groups. Perfect for ending carol services and Christmas performances.
Technical challenges are mostly rhythmic, but 7/8 patterns are strong and repeat so is suitable for good intermediate groups (ABRSM grade 4+).
Parts included: Score, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello
About the arranger
Tim Crooks trained as a violinist and violist, working professionally in Manchester (UK) for many years. He was a founding member of the Manchester String Quartet and scored many arrangements for the group's recordings. Tim now orchestrates and conducts, working with orchestras including Manchester Camerata, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia.
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