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Cole Porter Songs for String Quartet
Take your ensemble back to the 1930s with these lively Cole Porter show tunes arranged for string quartet. Written in 1934 as the title song for his Depression-era Broadway musical, “Anything Goes” has a distinctive rhythmic motif and a playful style that is so characteristic of his music. It's perfect for weddings, Valentine's Day, and other casual gigs or as an unexpected encore piece.
“Night and Day” is a timeless ballad and jazz standard, arranged here as a concert piece, that's been recorded by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Ringo Starr, U2, and many others. Savor the unabashed sentiment of these romantic pieces. Order this fun music to play today!
Cole Porter Songs for String Quartet: Night and Day and Anything Goes
Arranged by Mimi Rabson
Sheet Music
Price: $22.99
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Zuill Bailey on Connecting with an Audience
“When I am playing,” the cellist Zuill Bailey says, “I am not aware of the physical act of playing the cello. I’m not thinking about where my hands are going and what I’m doing with the bow. But I have thought about all of that. I’ve worked with how the sounds are created on the cello.
How to Weatherize a Violin or a Viola
Ideally, a stringed instrument should always be kept in a moderate environment of about 60–70°F with 50 percent humidity. A few are fortunate enough to live in a region with these constant conditions, but most of us players do not.
How to Apply for an Orchestral Job
Opinions are mixed over whether to submit a recording with your résumé. At community orchestras, they’re not required, since almost everyone applying for a position is allowed a live audition. Larger ensembles may find them useful, however, in winnowing out the strongest from a large field of candidates.
James Brown Funk Songs for String Orchestra:
Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag and I Got You (I Feel Good)
Immediately recognizable and always fun to move to, these James Brown funk tunes are sure to win over your audience. The driving, interlocking rhythms, the short melodic and rhythmic phrases, and the bluesy harmonic vocabulary help to make these two pieces quintessential funk.
2011 Beethovenfest Kicks Off in Bonn
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