Reflection on “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” for string quartet and harp
by Steve D. Matchett, after Michael Praetorius (1571 – 1621)
Cat. #1035 Price $23.00
(timing 5’15”) A unique setting of the Renaissance favorite. A nice selection for Christmas services and weddings.
by Steve D. Matchett, after Michael Praetorius
16 Yuletide Duets for cellos
arranged by Steve D. Matchett, ed. by Teresa L. Matchett
Cat. #1027 Price $8.50
These grade 3-4 duets are playable with the other versions of 16 Yuletide Duets (violas). These traditional arrangements will challenge the younger player with a variety of keys, and are highly suitable for private instruction and classroom instruction. A couple have the melody in tenor clef making a good introduction to C-clef reading. Some also explore the upper positions. *sample Yuletide Cello Duets
The titles included are: 1. Deck the Halls, 2. O Christmas Tree, 3. Silent Night, 4. Away in a Manger, 5. Up on the Housetop, 6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, 7. O Come, All Ye Faithful, 8. We Wish You a Merry Christmas, 9. Jingle Bells, 10. Joy to the World!, 11. Hark the Herald Angels Sing, 12. It Came upon a Midnight Clear, 13. We Three Kings of Orient Are, 14. The First Noel, 15. O Little Town of Bethlehem, 16. Good King Wenceslas
16 Yuletide Duets for violas
arranged by Steve D. Matchett, ed. by Teresa L. Matchett
Cat. #1028 Price $8.50
These grade 3-4 duets are playable with the other versions of 16 Yuletide Duets (cellos). These traditional arrangements will challenge the younger player with a variety of keys, and are highly suitable for private instruction and classroom instruction. A couple have the melody in treble clef making a good introduction to treble clef reading. *sample Yuletide Viola Duets
The titles included are: 1. Deck the Halls, 2. O Christmas Tree, 3. Silent Night, 4. Away in a Manger, 5. Up on the Housetop, 6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, 7. O Come, All Ye Faithful, 8. We Wish You a Merry Christmas, 9. Jingle Bells, 10. Joy to the World!, 11. Hark the Herald Angels Sing, 12. It Came upon a Midnight Clear, 13. We Three Kings of Orient Are, 14. The First Noel, 15. O Little Town of Bethlehem, 16. Good King Wenceslas
Fantasy Variations on “Scarborough Fair” for six cellos, by Steve D. Matchett
Cat. #1032 Price $28.00
(Timing 11’45”) A work for college or professional ensemble involving advanced individual and group techniques. Based on the traditional English tune.
The Star-Spangled Banner for cello quartet, music by John Stafford Smith, words by Francis Scott Key
arranged by Steve D. Matchett, ed. by Teresa L. Matchett
Cat. #1020 Price $10.00
Scored in F major for four cellos this arrangement was written at the request of Teresa Matchett for her cello choir. Includes score and 4 parts.
The Star-Spangled Banner for string quartet, music by John Stafford Smith, words by Francis Scott Key, arranged by Steve D. Matchett, ed. by Teresa L. Matchett
Cat. #1026 Price $10.00
Scored in G major for two violins, viola, and cello. Includes score and 4 parts.
Yuletide Strings Library
for string orchestra
each includes 1 score and set C parts (8-vln. 1 / 8-vln. 2 / 5-vla. / 5-vlc / 5-cb)
The First Noel for string orchestra, trad. English, arr. by Steve D. Matchett, ed. by Teresa L. Matchett
Cat. #1009 Price $30.00
These arrangements are grade 3 1/2 – 4 in difficulty and are all carefully edited with bowings for efficient rehearsal. The writing is beautifully done and shows the string orchestra at its best.
(2’36”) Set includes 1 score, 8 vln. 1, 8 vln. 2, 5 vla., 5 vlc. 5 cb.
arranged by Steve D. Matchett
Greensleeves for string orchestra (with optional harp), 16th century English, arr. by William G. Rose, ed. by Teresa L. Matchett
Cat. #2003 Price $38.00
(3’10”) Set includes 1 score, 8 vln. 1, 8 vln. 2, 5 vla., 5 vlc. 5 cb. 1 harp
arranged by William G. Rose
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear for string orchestra (with optional harp), by Richard S. Willis, arr. by Steve D. Matchett, ed. by Teresa L. Matchett
Cat. #1008 Price $32.00
(2’16”) Set includes 1 score, 8 vln. 1, 8 vln. 2, 5 vla., 5 vlc., 5 cb. 1 harp
by Richard S. Willis, arranged by Steve D. Matchett
Jingle Bells for string orchestra (with ad lib. sleigh bells), by John Pierpont, arr. by William G. Rose, ed. by Teresa L. Matchett
Cat. #2004 Price $34.00
(2’00”) Set includes 1 score, 8 vln. 1, 8 vln. 2, 5 vla., 5 vlc., 5 cb., 1 sleigh bells
by James Pierpont, arranged by William G. Rose
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel for string orchestra, 12th century plainchant, arr. by Steve D. Matchett, ed. by Teresa L. Matchett
Cat. #1011 Price $36.00
(3’44”) Set includes 1 score, 8 vln. 1, 8 vln. 2, 5 vla., 5 vlc., 5 cb.
arranged by Steve D. Matchett
Silent Night for string orchestra (with optional harp), trad. German, arr. by Steve D. Matchett, ed. by Teresa L. Matchett
Cat. #1010 Price $32.00
(3’02”) Set includes 1 score, 8 vln. 1, 8 Vln. 2, 5 vla., 5 vlc. 5 cb. 1 harp
by Franz Gruber, arranged by Steve D. Matchett
