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Mallorca - Barcarola Op. 202 by Isaac Albéniz arranged here for String Quartet. In this very beautiful piece, and in typical Spanish fashion, Albéniz makes use of relative and parallel minor and major keys to create his Mallorcan landscape.

Suite Española, Op. 47 - No. 3. Sevilla for String Quartet by Isaac Albéniz. This is an advanced transcription of a very popular Spanish classic.

Aria "sulla quarta corda" or “Air on the G -string" as it more commonly referred is one of J.S. Bach’s most recognizable melodies offered here for String Quartet. This intermediate level transcription is suitable for a variety of occasions including Weddings! Playing Time: 4:20 or 2:10 if bypassing the repeated sections.

Arioso - (from Cantata No. 156) is another one of J.S. Bach’s most recognizable melodies offered here for String Quartet. This intermediate level transcription is suitable for a variety of occasions including Weddings!

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Bist du bei mir, geh ich mit Freuden' from - Anna Magdalena Notebook transcribed for String Quartet. This is a charming little piece and is a great introduction to works of J.S. Bach. It is fitting for younger ensembles and useful for religious services and Weddings!

36 of Johann Sebastian Bach’s beloved Four-Part Chorales transcribed for String Quartet. These Chorales are suitable for the beginner to the professional musician and make excellent warm-up and tuning exercises. They are also appropriate for a variety of religious applications. Playing time: 35-37 minutes (depending on desired tempos) without repeats.

Fugue in G minor or “The Little Organ Fugue is one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most popular fugues, transcribed here for String Quartet. This transcription is both fun to play and challenging, is best suited for an advanced ensemble, and is appropriate for both secular and religious settings.

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, transcribed here for String Quartet. This is one of Bach's most recognizable compositions appropriate for weddings, Christmas and other religious and secular settings.

Aria: "Schafe können sicher weiden" – “Sheep May Safely Graze” (from Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!) - BWV208 by Johann Sebastian Bach transcribes here for String Quartet. This, another of J.S. Bach’s most recognizable Aria’s is proper for numerous performance occasions including Weddings!

“O Perfect Love” by Joseph Barnby arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easy arrangement of one the most popular Wedding Hymns of all time!

This is the Farandole from the Georges Bizet's famed L'Arlesienne Suite No. II transcribed here for String Quartet. It is an advanced intermediate to advanced transcription suitable for general performance as well as Christmas events and most audiences will readily recognize the two prominent themes from this movement.

Trumpet Voluntary By Jeremiah Clarke arranged here for String Quartet. Perhaps Jeremiah Clarke’s most popular compositions, this easily recognizable piece is suitable for a variety of performance applications.

This is Golliwog’s Cakewalk from Children’s Corner suite by Claude Debussy transcribed here for String Quartet. This “Rag Time” style piece with its emotional rubato sections is fun to both play and listen. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced transcription. Playing time: 2:50

Claude Debussy’s Reverie transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription of a Debussy classic.

No.9 - “Nimrod” from Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an easy to intermediate level arrangement of Elgar’s most popular variation from the Enigma variations.

Pavane, Op. 50 by Gabriel Fauré for String Quartet. This beautiful work from the Impressionistic period ebbs and flows through a series of harmonic and melodic climaxes, conjuring a cool, somewhat haunting elegance. It is suitable for a variety of performance applications and is of Advanced Intermediate to Easy Advanced level difficulty.

“Arrival / Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” from George Frederick Handel’s Solomon for String Quartet. This is an advanced piece and a great deal of fun to play…

“And the Glory of the Lord Shall be Revealed” from George Fredrick Handel’s Messiah, transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate transcription from Part I of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for sacred Christmas events.

And With His Stripes We Are Healed from George Fredrick Handel’s Messiah, transcribed for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription from Part II of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for sacred Easter events. The organ part is completely optional but will enhance the transcription if available in a church setting and employ an organist!

Behold the Lamb of God from George Fredrick Handel’s Messiah, transcribed for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription from Part II of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for sacred Easter events. The organ part is completely optional but will enhance the transcription if available in a church setting and employ an organist!

This is the “Hallelujah Chorus” from G. F. Handel’s Messiah transcribed here for String Quartet.

This is “His Yoke is Easy” from George Fredrick Handel’s Messiah, transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription from Part I of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for sacred Christmas events.

“Sinfonia” or “Sinfony” from George Fredrick Handel’s Messiah, transcribed here for Clarinet Quartet. This is an advanced transcription from Part I of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for sacred Christmas events.

This is Pifa or Pastoral Symphony from G. F. Handel’s Messiah transcribed here for String Quartet.

This is “For Unto Us a Child is Born” from G. F. Handel’s Messiah transcribed here for String Quartet.

This is the entire First Suite for Military Band in Eb, Op. 28/a by Gustav Holst transcribed here for String Quartet. The three movements are: I. Chaconne - II. Intermezzo - III. March. This is an early advanced to advanced performance level transcription.

This is the entire Second Suite for Military Band in F, Op. 28/b by Gustav Holst transcribed here for String Quartet. The four movements of the suite are: 1.March: Morris Dance, Swansea Town, Claudy Banks- II. Song Without Words - III. Song of the Blacksmith - IV. Fantasia on the "Dargason". This is an early advanced to advanced performance level transcription.

“The Easy Winners”, transcribed here for String Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting".

“Elite Syncopations”, transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

“Fig Leaf Rag” transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

“Maple Leaf Rag”, transcribed here for String Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting".

“Paragon Rag” transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

“Pineapple Rag”, transcribed here for String Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting".

“Solace” - A Mexican Serenade, transcribed here for String Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting".

“Something Doing” transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

“The Cascades” transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

“The Entertainer”, transcribed here for String Quartet, is one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags. Audiences may recognize this melody from the Academy Award winning movie "The Sting".

“Weeping Willow” transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of Scott Joplin's most popular rags.

Inspired by Psalm 19 from the Book of Psalms this is Benedetto Marcello’s Psalm 19 - “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God” transcribed here for String Quartet. This selection is programmable for a variety of sacred and secular occasion and accessible to the intermediate to advanced intermediate level players.

Rondeau from “Sinfonie de Fanfares”, transcribed here for String Quartet, is arguably one of Jean-Joseph Mouret’s most performed compositions. This Fanfare has numerous performance applications and this transcription is of an intermediate level of difficulty.

Diferencias sobre 'Guárdame las vacas' by Luis de Narváez. Originally written for the vihuela, this theme and variations has been adapted here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This Spanish, Renaissance era selection is a more advanced piece and a little tricky, but fun to play and showcases the entire ensemble!

One the most recognizable Classical pieces ever written, Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel is transcribed here for String Quartet. This selection is suitable for a wide variety of performance occasions.

Pavane pour une infante défunte, or Pavane For A Dead Infanta, or Pavane For A Dead Princess as it most often referred, written by Maurice Ravel and arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription of Ravels timeless classic.

This is Rimsky-Korsakov’s Procession of the Nobles or Mlada Suite – No. 5. Cortege, for String Quartet This is and advanced transcription of Korsakov’s march and is practical for numerous performance applications.

“Gymnopédies 1-3” by Erik Satie arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a loyal transcription to all three elegantly simple pieces considered to be some of the most relaxing and pensive pieces ever written! It is appropriate for general performance as well as Religious services and Weddings. The playing time of all three pieces is: 7:40

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert for String Quartet is an arrangement of arguably the most popular of all compositions sharing this title. This piece is appropriate for Christmas, Weddings, and many other religious or sacred events.

Radetzky March, Op. 228 transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate advanced to advanced level arrangement and very suitable for Oktoberfest performances.

Perpetual Motion by Johann Strauss II, transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an easier advanced to advanced transcription of Strauss’ version of the title. This somewhat overlooked piece is “comedic” in nature, challenging but lays well, a lot of fun to play and makes a great encore selection.

“Tales From the Vienna Woods” by Johann Strauss II arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription of one of the “Waltz King’s” most popular compositions. This is suitable for some Oktoberfest events.

This is the entire 1812 Overture or Festival Overture "The Year 1812" in E flat major, op. 49 for String Quartet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. It is often performed in the US alongside other patriotic music at Fourth of July celebrations. This is an advanced transcription and loyal to the composer’s original intent.

1. Ouverture miniature from P.I. Tchaikovsky’s fantasy ballet “The Nutcracker” transcribed here for String Quartet. This an intermediate advanced to advanced arrangement and faithful to the composer’s original score as are all of the other movements offered.

2. Marche from P.I. Tchaikovsky’s fantasy ballet “The Nutcracker” transcribed here for String Quartet. This an intermediate advanced to advanced arrangement and faithful to the composer’s original score as are all of the other movements offered.

5. Arab Dance from P.I. Tchaikovsky’s fantasy ballet “The Nutcracker” transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate advanced arrangement and faithful to the composer’s original score as are all of the other movements offered.

6. Chinese Dance from P.I. Tchaikovsky’s fantasy ballet “The Nutcracker” transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate advanced arrangement and faithful to the composer’s original score as are all of the other movements offered.

4. Russian Dance, Trépak from P.I. Tchaikovsky’s fantasy ballet “The Nutcracker” transcribed here for String Quartet. This an intermediate advanced to advanced arrangement and faithful to the composer’s original score as are all of the other movements offered.

7. Dance of the Reed Flutes from P.I. Tchaikovsky’s fantasy ballet “The Nutcracker” transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate advanced arrangement and faithful to the composer’s original score as are all of the other movements offered.

8. Waltz of the Flowers from P.I. Tchaikovsky’s fantasy ballet “The Nutcracker” transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement and faithful to the composer’s original score as are all of the other movements offered.

3. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy from P.I. Tchaikovsky’s fantasy ballet “The Nutcracker” transcribed here for String Quartet. This an intermediate advanced to advanced arrangement and faithful to the composer’s original score as are all of the other movements offered.

This is an excerpt from Giuseppe Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida transcribed here for String Quartet. This transcription/arrangement is very suitable as a Processional or Recessional march and is advance intermediate in difficulty. Playing time: 1:40

“Entry of the Gladiators” or “Entrance of the Gladiators” Op. 68 by Julius Fucik, transcription for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling and also known as “Thunder and Blazes”. Although its original intent was of a more serious nature, it has become perhaps the most recognizable “Circus March’ of all time. This is a more advanced march but can be played at normal march tempo as well as circus or “screamer” march.

Ruffles & Flourishes and the “The General’s & Flag Officer’s Marches”, transcribed here for String Quartet. Those in need of these pieces will know their purpose.

“Army of the Nile” by Kenneth Alford, transcription for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling, is a British Style March. This is one of Alford’s most popular marches and is of an advanced intermediate to easier advanced level of difficulty.

“The Black Horse Troop”, here for String Quartet, is one of John Philip Sousa’s most popular marches. This arrangement is of intermediate level difficulty and audiences should readily recognize the melody.

“Bravura” is arguably C.E. Duble’s most popular and recognizable marches, transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced transcription and playable at either march tempo, or circus march tempo. Playing time: 2:00

“El Capitan”, transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of John Philip Sousa’s famous marches. This transcription is of intermediate level difficulty.

“Garry Owen” or “Garryowen” is a Traditional Irish Air and adopted as the official tune/march of the US 7th Cavalry Regiment arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement.

“Hands Across the Sea” transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of John Philip Sousa’s famous marches.

Joyce’s 71st N.Y. Regiment March by Thornton Barnes Boyer and arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This March honoring the 71st Regiment who participated in many of the major battles during the Civil War is still a part of the Marching Band and Concert Band literature performed by U.S. American Military Bands. Performance Time 2:30.

This is the “National Emblem” march by E. E. Bagely transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the very well know march.

C. Teike's Alte Kamaraden or “Old Comrades” is one of the most popular German marches of all time and perfect for“ Oktoberfest-ish” gigs! Transcribed here for String Quartet.

Sir Edward Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance”, arranged here for String Quartet, is arguably the most popular graduation ceremony processional of all time. This is an easy transcription (since you will likely be repeating it several times) and loyal to the original.

“Semper Fidelis” transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of John Philip Sousa’s famous marches and The Official March of the United States Marine Corps. This transcription is of intermediate to advanced intermediate level difficulty.

“The Liberty Bell” transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of John Philip Sousa’s famous marches and the theme to the Monty Python TV series. This transcription is of intermediate to advanced intermediate level difficulty.

“The Stars and Stripes Forever” is arguably John Philip Sousa’s most famous march and the Official March of the USA, transcribed here for String Quartet. This transcription is advanced intermediate level in difficulty.

“The Thunderer” transcribed here for String Quartet, is another one of John Philip Sousa’s famous marches. This transcription is of intermediate level difficulty.

“Washington Post” is one of John Philip Sousa’s most famous marches transcribed here for String Quartet. This transcription is of intermediate level difficulty.

The German National Anthem based on a theme by Joseph Haydn for String Quartet.

This is a collection or medley of three of George M. Cohan’s favorite patriotic songs arranged for String Quartet. The songs include; 1. “Over There!”, 2. “Yankee Doodle Boy” (commonly referred to as “I’m A Yankee Doodle Dandy”) and 3. Grand Old Flag. This collection can be played as individual songs or as medley. It should be playable by a good middle school group but advanced and professional musicians will find use for this arrangement during patriotic holidays and certain ceremonies.

Morning Star Polka arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate, to intermediate advanced level Polka because of a few tricky parts and is Oktoberfest appropriate.

The ever recognizable and ever popular “Clarinet Polka” arranged for String Quartet. This arrangement is for more advanced ensembles but a good workout for intermediate to lesser-advanced ensembles as well.

German Waltz (Oktoberfest) favorites arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a collection traditional German waltzes and highly appropriate for Ocktoberfest-sh, or any other beer drinking occasions! The popular titles include: Im Munchen Steht Ein Hofbrauhaus, Schneewalzer, Du, Du, liegst mir am Herzen and Oh du lieber Augustin. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement but suitable for professional musicians as well!! Playing Time 3:20.

This is Johann Sebastian Bach’s very popular Wachet Auf or "Sleepers Wake" for String Quartet. Audiences will recognize this very popular melody and this transcription has a variety of playing applications.

40 Beloved Christian Hymns Volume I for String Quartet is the first collection of traditionally scored, and frequently used hymns in many Christian worship services. This collection has been completely revised and now includes an optional Organ/Piano/Harpsichord part. The Titles include: A Mighty Fortress is Our God - Abide With Me - All Creatures of Our God and King - All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name! - Amazing Grace - At the Cross Mine Eyes Have seen the Glory (Battle Hymn of the Republic) - Be Thou My Vision Blessed Assurance Breathe on Me, Breath of God - Crown Him With Many Crowns - Eternal Father, Strong to Save - Fairest Lord Jesus - Faith of Our Fathers - For the Beauty of the Earth - God of Our Fathers - Holy, Holy, Holy - I Love to Tell the story - In the Garden - It is Well With My Soul (When Peace Like a River) - Jesus Christ is Risen Today - Jesus Loves Me - Jesus Paid It All - Jesus Shall Reign - Jesus, Lover of My Soul - Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee - Just a Closer Walk With Thee - Nearer My God to Thee - Onward Christian Soldiers - Praise the Lord! - O Heavens, Adore Him - Rock of Ages - Shall We Gather at the River - Take My Life and Let it Be - The Lords is My Shepard, I'll Not Want - The Old Rugged Cross - To God be the Glory - We Gather Together - Were You There - What a Friend We Have in Jesus - Wonderful Words of Life.

20 Traditional Christmas Carols for String Quartet Volume I consists of 20 popular Christmas Carols from around the world, simply scored. Table of Contents: Angels We have Heard on High, Away in the manger, Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella, Coventry Carol, Deck the Halls, Once in Royal David's City, God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day, It Came upon a Midnight Clear, Joy to the World, Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel, Oh Holy Night, Little Town of Bethlehem, Silent Night, First Noel, We Three Kings, What Child is This?

“Wedding Processional & Recessional” is the traditional and popular grouping of the “Bridal Chorus” from Richard Wagner’s “Lohengrin” as the Processional and the “Wedding March” from Felix Mendolssohn’s “Midsummers Night's Dream” as the Recessional.

Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella for String Quartet is a traditional carol arranged as a jazz waltz. This arrangement is suitable for professional musicians and more experienced ensembles.

This is swing arrangement of the traditional Christmas Carol “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” for String Quartet. It is suitable for professional musicians and more experienced ensembles.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing for String Quartet is essentially a very entertaining Theme and Variations in a Latin style on a Christmas time favorite!

St. Louis Blues written by W. C. Handy, offered here for String Quartet, is an essential chart in any Dixieland library. This arrangement is suitable for professional musicians and reachable by less experienced ensembles.

A Closer Walk With Thee for String Quartet is a quintessential New Orleans funeral dirge that has numerous playing applications and an all time Dixieland favorite. This arrangement is suitable for professional musicians and reachable by less experienced ensembles.

Royal Garden Blues for String Quartet is a well know and readily recognizable Dixieland classic. This arrangement is suitable for professional musicians and more experienced ensembles.

“Lift Every Voice and Sing”, by James & John Johnson and arranged here for String Quartet is a favorite spiritual! This is a relatively an easy to intermediate arrangement and is suitable for a variety of occasions.

“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?” by George Nelson Allen is the Hymn from which “Take My Hand Precious Lord” was derived. It is a favorite Spiritual, arranged here for String Quartet! This is a relatively easy arrangement and is suitable for a variety of occasions.

“We Shall Overcome”, by Charles Tindley is a favorite spiritual arranged here for String Quartet. This is a relatively easy arrangement and is suitable for a variety of occasions.

This is Danza Espagñola - No.2 “Oriental” from 12 Danzas españolas by Enrique Granados transcribed here for String Quartet. This beautifully mournful piece is an advanced intermediate level transcription. Playing time: 4:20

Chôro No. 1 (Typico) By Heitor Villa-Lobos transcribed here String Quartet. Written originally for Classical Guitar this Tango-ish piece translates well to chamber groups!

Henry Mayer's Herzen Haben Keine Fenster from which “My Melody of Love” was derived arranged here for String Quartet. This is an easy to intermediate level arrangement and very suitable for Oktoberfest performances.

This crowd-pleasing arrangement of Jingle Bells alternates between swing and Latin on the verses and choruses respectively. This arrangement is for String Quartet.

This Jazzy arrangement of We Wish You a Merry Christmas for String Quartet is will make a nice closing selection for caroling or concert.

Fiddle Tunes, Square Dance, Hoedown Medley or whatever you care to call it, here for String Quartet, is a medley of three Bluegrass standards. Included are “Liberty”, “Arkansas Traveler” and “Turkey in the Straw”. This arrangement makes a great novelty or encore piece in some situations. It passes the original melodies and variations equally amongst all members of the Quintet and while being challenging, is equally as fun to play!

20 Traditional Christmas Carols for String Quartet Volume II contains 20 more popular Christmas Carols from around the world. Table of Contents: Jingle Bells, Ding Dong Merrily on High, El Noi De La Mare, Good King Wenceslas, Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, The Holly and the Ivy, Gesu Bambino, Go Tell it on the Mountain, Good Christian Men Rejoice, Here We Come a Wassailing, I Saw Three Ships, Nesem Vam Noviny, Wexford Carol, Patapan, Sing We Now of Christmas, Still Still Still, Low How a Rose, Sussex Carol, Angels From the Realm of Glory, We Wish you a Merry Christmas!

This is a Jazz/Dixieland-ish arrangement of the gospel favorite Go Tell it on the Mountain for String Quartet is suitable for many occasions.

The very beautiful The Holly and the Ivy offered here for String Quartet will delight your audiences and your ensemble will enjoy playing it as well.

Cielito lindo is a Mexican classic, arranged here for String Quartet, and is suitable for many festive occasions. This is an easy to intermediate level arrangement but useful to advanced ensembles and nearly all audiences will recognize this priceless melody.

El Jarabe Tapatío or “Mexican Hat Dance” String Quartet is a Mexican/Mariachi favorite. This arrangement is fun to play and gives all members of the ensemble a chance to shine! It is suitable for intermediate to more experienced ensembles.

This is “Colonel Bogey” by Kenneth Alfred and featured in the 1957 Academy Award winning movie, The Bridge on the River Kwai. This is an intermediate level transcription for String Quartet and it’s originally whistled melody will be familiar to most who hear it!

Irving Berlin’s lovely “A Pretty Girl is like a Melody” arranged here for String Quartet will please your audiences and your ensemble will enjoy playing it as well.

Antonio Vivaldi’s very popular Concerto in D Major RV 93. Originally written for Lute, Violin, Cello and Harpsichord, this selection takes on an entirely new life in this arrangement for String Quartet and Organ by Kenneth Abeling. The movements are: I. Allegro - II. Largo - III. Allegro. This is an easier advanced piece and suitable for both general performance. in its entirety or in parts, and for secular as well as sacred settings. Playing Time approximately 10:15

"Vocalise" by Sergei Rachmaninoff transcribed for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling is the last of his 14 Romances in Opus 34. This is an Intermediate Level transcription and is suitable for many performance applications both secular and sacred.

“Dixieland Medley” for String Quartet is a collection of five “Dixieland-ish” favorites to include: “That’s a Plenty”, “After You've Gone”, “Alexander's Ragtime Band”, “Margie” and “At the Jazz Band Ball”. This is an Advanced Intermediate arrangement.

Happy Birthday and Stylistic Variations for String Quartet features the main theme in a traditional setting followed by eleven variations entitled: 1. Swing, 2. Waltz, 3. On the Range, 4. Dixieland, 5. Impressionistic, 6. Holloweenesque, 7. Majestic, 8. Jazz Waltz, 9. Bagpipes, 10. Tango and 11. Pointalistic. Suitable as a Novelty or Encore selection this arrangement offers numerous performance options as you can choose which variations to be played to fit any occasion or meet any time restraints. The Playing time is approximately 3:10 without repeats and 6:06 with repeats. The MP3 recording offered here is without repeats.

“Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” for String Quartet is a Christmas favorite. This Jazzy arrangement features lively soli and tutti sections to show off your ensemble and is certain to entertain your audiences!

This challenging arrangement of “Sleigh Ride” for String Quartet is a faithful transcription of Leroy Anderson’s Christmas favorite that your audiences will adore!

This rather elegantly simple arrangement of Smith & Bernard’s “Winter Wonderland” for String Quartet is both technically accessible to younger quartets and a useful lighter Christmas selection for more professional ensembles.

This somewhat challenging arrangement of Henry Mancini’s “The Days of Wine and Roses” for String Quartet is suitable for both concert performance or background music. The melody is shared amongst all members of the quartet and the piece features tutti and soli sections that will showcase the precision of your quartet!

Mac & Johnson’s “Charleston” or “The Charleston” as it is most frequently referred for String Quartet is a bit of a workout. The chart is in typical Dixieland fashion with both written solos and chord changes for improvised solos provided throughout. The rarely used introduction begins the piece as it works it’s way into a Dixieland frenzy at the end! Suitable for numerous performance occasions your audiences will love this staple of the American Jazz/Dixieland library…

This is a more modern arrangement of “In the Bleak Midwinter” based on a poem by Christina Rossetti and the musical setting by Gustav Holst for String Quartet.

" All I Want for Christmas is You" Words and Music by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff and arranged here for String Quartet is a Pop Christmas staple.

“Blue Christmas”, words and music by Billy Hayes and Jay Johnson and made famous by Elvis Presley arranged here for String Quartet. This arrangement of a perennial Christmas favorite and should be accessible by intermediate level ensembles.

“Feliz Navidad”, words & music by Jose Feliciano arranged here for String Quartet is a Christmas time favorite. It’s a bit of a workout for the Bari Sax Player but it lies well on the instrument.

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas " for String Quartet, Words and Music by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane arranged here in a slow “bluesy” beguine.

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” arranged here for String Quartet, words and music by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent is another Christmas favorite. This arrangement is full of solos and playable by intermediate to advanced ensembles.

"Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" arranged here for String Quartet, Words by Sammy Cahn Music by Jule Styne is another Christmas favorite. This arrangement is fun to play, has a little bit of everything, playable by intermediate to advanced ensembles and sure to be an ensemble and crowd pleaser.

"Merry Christmas Darling" arranged here for String Quartet and made famous by The Carpenters is another Christmas classic. This is a lush, full arrangement playable by intermediate to advanced ensembles.

"Silver Bells" arranged here for String Quartet, words and music by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans is another perennial Christmas standard. This arrangement is characterized by dovetailing flowing counter lines and playable by intermediate to advanced ensembles.

“The Christmas Song”, Music and Lyric by Mel Torme and Robert Wells is timeless Christmas Classic, arranged here for String Quartet. This arrangement features solos for the Soprano/Alto substitute and Tenor sax with a soli/tutti section and a double time break.

This is a rather easy arrangement of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” offered here for String Quartet. It is easily within reach of younger and less experienced groups but a nice “break” selection for more experienced ensembles.

“Edelweiss” arranged here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein lovely melody from “The Sound of Music”. This song and arrangement are very suitable to Oktoberfest and similar performances.

"Basin Street Blues" written by Spencer Williams, first published in 1926 and made famous by a Louis Armstrong recording in 1928 is a Dixieland favorite.  This arrangement for String Quartet features solo sections by all in the ensemble and a fun read for the professional Quartet while still being accessible to younger or less experienced musicians.

This is an advanced arrangement for String Quartet of George Shearing's "Lullaby of Birdland".  The arrangement features individual solos as well as numerous soli and tutti sections and while a little challenging, it is a lot of fun to play.  

"The "Girl From Ipanema" by Antonio Carlos Jobim, arranged here for String Quartet, is a staple in any professional quartets Jazz repertoire. However, this arrangement is still accessible to younger or less experienced Quartets.

"When Sunny Gets Blue", music by Marvin Fisher and arranged here for String Quartet, is a timeless classic and a "must have" in any professional Quartets Jazz library. This arrangement is also playable by younger or less experienced quartets.

Three Popular Patriotic and Ceremonial favorites to include: “The Star-Spangled Banner”, “America the Beautiful” and “America” (My Country Tis of Thee) arranged here for String Quartet.

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts arranged here for String Quartet is a favorite Easter time hymn. This intermediate arrangement is a more modern treatment of the timeless classic.

This is Irving Berlin’s “Always” for String Quartet from Christmas Holiday. This lovely song is appropriate for various occasions including Weddings and Christmas and the arrangement is of intermediate level difficulty.

“Blue Moon” by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rodgers, arranged here for String Quartet, is an ageless standard most audiences will remember. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement depending on the ensemble you choose.

Cole Porter’s romantic, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” for String Quartet. This arrangement is in a “Latin feel” and a good device for learning 2 against 3 & 3 against 4. Intermediate and professional players will both find this chart useful.

“You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch arranged here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement of a humorous Christmas time favorite.

"We've Only Just Begun", Words and Music by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams, and made popular by the Carpenters is a Wedding favorite, arranged here for String Quartet.

“The Way You Look Tonight”, Words by Dorothy Fields Music by Jerome Kern for String Quartet.  This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangemen through professional players will enjoy playing it as well. 

“Come Fly With Me” Words & Music by Sammy Cahn & James Van Heusen and arranged here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement of a jazz standard.

“Sentimental Journey”, Words and Music by Bud Green, Les Brown and Ben Homer, arranged for String Quartet. This is a delightful intermediate level arrangement of a Jazz / Show Tune staple.

“Sing-along Medley #1, arranged here for String Quartet is a collection 5 timeless classics to include: “Baby Face”, “Daisy Bell”, “By the light of the Silvery Moon”, “Down by the Old Mill Stream”, “I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover”. This piece is of intermediate level difficulty and is perfect for performances for elderly audiences, as a music history-teaching tool for younger audiences as well as other performance applications.

“Mele Kalikimaka”, Words and Music by R. Alex Anderson, arranged here for String Quartet. This is the very popular Hawaiian Christmas song made popular by Bing Crosby and featured as “bed music” in several Hollywood movies as well. This is an intermediate level arrangement.

“Sweet Caroline”, Words and Music by Neil Diamond and arranged here for String Quartet. A timeless “Pop” classic that audiences love to “Interact” with…

“Take On Me”, Music by Waaktaar and Magne Furuholmne and Words by Waaktaar, Furuholmne and Harket arranged here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced arrangement depending on the ensemble of the still very popular song created and made popular by the Norwegian Band a-ha.

Stylistic Variations on “Smoke on the Water”, Words and Music by Blackmore, Gillan, Glover and Lord and Paice arranged here for String Quartet. Both the performers and audience will find this advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement with its theme and three variations humorously appealing…

“I Wonder as I Wander” by John Jacob Niles arranged here for String Quartet is Christmas time favorite. This is an Intermediate to advanced intermediate arrangement with a different harmonic take.

“The Shadow of Your Smile”, Words by Paul Francis Webster and Music by Johnny Mandel arranged for String Quartet. This charming song was first introduced in the 1965 film “The Sandpiper” and won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year as well as the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

“Quiet Nights and Quiet Stars” or “Corcovado”, (its Spanish title), Words & Music by Antonio Carlos Jobim arranged here for String Quartet. This is an Intermediate to advanced intermediate arrangement of Jobim’s romantic Latin Jazz standard.

"Here Comes Santa Claus" (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) Words and Music by Gene Autry & Oakley Haldeman arranged here for String Quartet. This is a Jazzy little advanced intermediate arrangement of another Christmas time favorite.

“Mary, Did You Know?”, Words and Music by Mark Lowery & Buddy Greene and arranged here for String Quartet. This is an Intermediate to advanced intermediate arrangement of a more modern Christmas standard and suitable for sacred Christmas performances as well as secular settings.

“Grown-Up Christmas List”, Word and Music by David Foster & Linda Thompson-Jenner arranged here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of a very beautiful Christmas song.

“El Choclo” (Tango Criolo) is a very popular Argentinian tango written by Angel Villoldo and arranged here String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced arrangement, gives every member a chance to shine and a lot of fun to play!

“My Favorite Things” arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced level arrangement of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s timeless classic from The Sound of Music.

(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays Words and Music by Al Stillman and Robert Allen arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced level “folksy jazz” arrangement of another Christmas time favorite.

“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, Words and Music by Eddie Pola and George Wyle arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced arrangement of another Christmas time favorite in a jazz waltz style.

This is “By The Blue Danube“, (direct German translation) or “The Blue Danube” as it is commonly referred by Johann Strauss II, transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced transcription of Strauss’ most popular waltz and the second National Anthem of Austria. This suitable for many “Oktoberfest-ish” celebrations and year-round in Vienna. :-)

This is an advanced transcription of the entire eight movements of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and this version is for String Quartet. The Titles include: 1. Ouverture miniature, 2. Marche, 3. Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy, 4. Russian Dance, (Trépak), 5. Arab Dance, 6. Chinese Dance, 7. Dance of the Reed Flutes, 8. Waltz of the Flowers. A Score Cover, the Conductor’s Score and all Instrumental parts are included in the price.

“It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas” or “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”, Words and Music by Meredith Wilson arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced arrangement of another Christmas time favorite.

“Up on the House-Top & Variations”, Words and Music by Benjamin Hansby arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced arrangement of another Christmas time favorite in a theme and variations format.

This is “Glory to God in the Highest” from George Fredrick Handel’s Messiah, transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced transcription from Part I of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for sacred Christmas events.

This is an advanced transcription of Danse Espagnole or “Spanish Dance” from P.I. Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake for String Quartet. Playing time: 2:20

Claude Debussy’s lovely La plus que lente for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced transcription. Technically none of the individual parts are extremely demanding, but it does require a somewhat mature ensemble to play musically.

“Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” from La La Land, Music by Justin Hurwitz and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate level arrangement of a multi-award winning, modern day movie musical classic!

“City of Stars” from La La Land, Music by Justin Hurwitz and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of a modern day movie musical classic!

“Mia & Sebastian’s” Theme” from La La Land, Music by Justin Hurwitz arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced level arrangement of a multi-award winning, modern day movie musical classic!

“Breden Väg För Herran” by Finish composer Frans Mikael Franzen arranged here for String Quartet. This hymn is the basis for and can be used for instrumental versions of “Prepare the Royal Highway”, “Prepare the Way to Zion” and “The People Who in Darkness Walked”. This piece has several performance applications throughout a traditional Christian worship service particularly during Advent. The Organ part is optional but adds a nice touch if available.

“Here I Am to Worship” – Words & Music by Tim Hughes arranged for String Quartet. This is an Advanced Intermediate level arrangement of Hughes’ very popular worship ballad and fitting for traditional and contemporary religious services.

Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) arranged for String Quartet. This is a contemporary arrangement of timeless African American Spiritual. It is an Intermediate Advanced to easier advanced arrangement and is appropriate for all contemporary religious services, many traditional services and of course general performance.

40 Beloved Christian Hymns Volume II for String Quartet is the second collection of traditionally scored, and frequently used hymns in many Christian worship services. This collection also includes an optional Organ part. The Titles Include: All Glory Laud And Honor - All Things Bright And Beautiful, Alleluia - Sing To Jesus! - And Can It Be? - Angels From The Realm Of Glory - Arise - Your Light Has Come! - As With Gladness Men Of Old, Be Still, My Soul - The Lord Is On Thy Side - Brightest And The Best Stars - Children Of The Heavenly Father, Christ Arose! - Christ The Lord Is Risen Today - Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing - Day By Day - For The Life That You Have Given - Good Christians All, Rejoice And Sing - Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer - I Know That My Redeemer Lives! - I Love Your Kingdom Lord - Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise - Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross - Just As I Am - Lord Jesus Think On Me - Love Divine All Love’s Excelling, -My Jesus I Love Thee - Now Thank We All Our God - O Jesus, I Have Promised - O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go - O Master Let Me Walk With Thee - O Perfect Love - O, How I Love Jesus - Oh God, Our Help In Ages Past - Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology) - Praise To The Lord, The Almighty - Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven - Ride On, Ride On In Majesty! - Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us - Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus - Thine Is The Glory - When I Survey The Wondrous Cross.

This is “Music for the Royal Fireworks” or Royal Fireworks Music by George Frideric Handel transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an easier advanced transcription of one Handel’s most popular works and may be performed in its entirety or as separate movements. It is quite appropriate for use during segments of religious services. The five movements are: I. Ouverture: Adagio, Allegro, Lentement, Allegro - II. Bourrée – III. La Paix: Largo alla siciliana – IV. La Réjouissance: Allegro – V. Menuets I and II.

“Don’t Get Around Much Anymore”, Words by Bob Russell Music by Duke Ellington for String Quartet.  This is an advanced ?level arrangement of a classic jazz standard.

Movement II. Andante cantabile 'Serenade' from String Quartet in F, Op. 3 by Franz Joseph Haydn transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement and your audiences will find this melody quite familiar.

Movement III. Minuetto and Trio from String Quintet in E major, Op. 11, No. 5 by Luigi Boccherini for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level transcription of one of Boccherini’s most popular works

This is, II. Rhosymedre from “Three Preludes Founded on Hymn Tunes” by Ralph Vaughan Williams for String Quartet. “Rhosymedre” (Lovely), by Welsh Anglican priest John David Edwards, is a hymn tune named after the village of Rhosymedre in the County Borough of Wrexham, Wales. This is an intermediate level arrangement suitable for a variety of occasions to include; Weddings, Worship Services, Funerals and General Performance.

“Georgia on My Mind”, Words by Stuart Gorrell & Music by Hoagy Carmichael for String Quartet.  This is an easier advanced to advanced arrangement of Hoagy Carmichael’s tribute to his home state. While there are some challenging sections, the tempo and the way it lays should make it accessible to many ensembles.

“In Heaven There is No Beer”, Music by Ralph Maria Siegel & Lyrics by Ernst Neubach for String Quartet, arr. Ken Abeling.  This is an easier advanced arrangement of a Polka Classic. You cannot play an Oktoberfest gig without this chart!

“You Took Advantage of Me”, Music by Richard Rogers & Lyrics by Lorenz Hart for String Quartet, arr. Ken Abeling. This is an advanced arrangement of an all time Show Tune turned Dixieland favorite that will showcase your entire ensemble.

“Witchcraft”, Music by Cy Coleman & Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh for String Quartet, arr. Ken Abeling.  This is a more advanced arrangement of another Frank Sinatra staple. Sketched in the same “Opus” as “Lullaby of Birdland”, if you liked that chart, you will like this one as well!

“Pennsylvania Polka”, Music & Lyrics by Words and Music by Lester Lee and Zeke Manners for String Quartet, arr. Ken Abeling.  This is a great polka featured in the movie “Groundhog Day” and suitable for many occasions especially Oktoberfest type performances. It is a more advanced arrangement to play “as is” but simplified alternatives are provided for some passages and your ensemble director ought to be able to help one in need easily simplify any solo passages if necessary.

“The Fairest of the Fair”, here for String Quartet, is one of John Philip Sousa’s perhaps lesser played but certainly one of his best marches. This arrangement is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced level of difficulty and perfect for Patriotic ceremonies and events.

“I Want a Little Girl”, Words and Music by Murray Mencher and Billy Moll for String Quartet, arr. Ken Abeling. This is an easier advanced to advanced Dixieland arrangement of an old Vaudeville favorite.

“Muskrat Ramble”, Music by Edward “Kid” Ory for String Quartet, arr. Ken Abeling. This is a rather advanced arrangement of a chart you will find on anyone’s list of top ten best Dixieland songs ever written!

Theme from The Simpsons by Danny Elfman, arranged by Kenneth Abeling for String Quartet. This is an advanced arrangement but an upper ossia staff with a simplification of the more difficult passages has been provided to make it accessible to less experienced players. This is based on one of the earlier versions of the theme to this enduring Cartoon legend.

Sabre Dance from the Ballet “Gayane” or “Gayanah” by Aram Khachaturian arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easier advanced arrangement of one Khachaturian’s most memorable and recognizable works.

“Boogie Woogie Santa Claus” Words & Music by Leon Rene arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. A perennial Christmas time favorite, this is an easier advanced level arrangement of Rene’s jazzy tribute to Santa Claus! Playing Time: 3:30

“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” Words & Music by Tommie Connor arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. Based on a child’s case of mistaken identity, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus is an ageless Christmas time favorite. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced level arrangement written in a Jazzy/Country-ish shuffle. Playing Time: 2:30

Water Music Suite No. I in F Major (HWV 348) by George Friderick Handel transcribed for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. The Movements include: 1. Overture (Largo – Allegro), 2. Adagio e staccato, 3. Allegro – Andante – Allegro da capo Aria, 4. Minuet I, 5. Air, 6. Minuet II, 7. Bourrée, 8. Hornpipe, 9. Andante. Along with performance as a complete suite it is perfectly suited for use as individual movements, particularly for segments of Religious services or Wedding Ceremonies.

Water Music Suite No. II in D Major (HWV 349) by George Friderick Handel transcribed for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. The Movements include: I. Overture (Allegro), II. Hornpipe, III. Minuet, IV. Lentement, V. Bourrée. Along with performance as a complete suite it is perfectly suited for use as individual movements, particularly for segments of Religious services or Wedding Ceremonies. The total playing time: 10:50.

Perhaps one of Antonio Vivaldi’s most popular works, this is La primavera from The Four Seasons transcribed here for String Quartet. The movements of Concerto No. 1 (originally in E Maj), Op. 8, RV 269, “Spring” are: I. Allegro, II. Largo e pianissimo sempre and III. Allegro 'Danza pastorale'. This transcription is suitable for Advanced Intermediate to Advanced musicians. It is suitable for numerous performance applications including Religious Services and Weddings!

This is 2. Largo (in Eb major) From Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons or Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter" (L'inverno). Transcribed here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This transcription is suitable for advanced Intermediate musicians and is suitable for numerous performance applications including Religious Services and Weddings!

Lassus Trombone written by Henry Fillmore transcribed here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced Intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of one Henry Fillmore’s numerous trombone features making use of numerous glissandos. This piece makes a great humorous novelty piece or encore for most any concert performance. Playing time 2:30

Selections from Carmen, Music by Georges Bizet, Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This collection of excerpts includes: 1. Entr'acte to Act 3, 2. Prelude to Act 1, 3. Habanera, 4. Les triangles des sistres tintaient, 5. Toreador Song, 6. Je Vais Danser votre honneur, 7. Entr'acte to Act 4 and 8. Prelude to Act 1 (Reprise). This is an advanced arrangement featuring some of the most memorable melodies from Bizet’s Operatic Masterpiece. Playing time approximately 7:30

“Sing-along Medley #2”, arranged here for String Quartet is the second collection five “Tin Pan Alley” era songs arranged by Kenneth Abeling to include: “You Made Me love You” - “In the Good Old Summertime” - "Shine on Harvest Moon" - "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" & “April Showers". This piece is of intermediate to advanced intermediate level difficulty and is perfect for performances for elderly audiences, as a music history-teaching tool for younger audiences as well as other nostalgic performance applications. Playing Time 4:40 without repeats & 7:40 with repeats.

“La Cucaracha” arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This selection is actually three separate arrangements of the very popular Mexican Folk Song in one to meet any performance need. The first is an easier advanced level theme and variations in 4/4 with a total playing time of approximately 3:25 followed by two more traditional and intermediate level arrangements of the song. The first in 3/4 and the second in 4/4.

This is a collection of 12 popular American Folk Songs dating from the Mid-1800’s to the early 1900’s arranged in the Barbershop Quartet style for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. The titles include: 1. Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair, 2. Down in the Valley, 3. Aura Lee, 4. My Wild Irish Rose, 5. Shenandoah, 6. Home on the Range, 7. Oh Susanna, 8. Irish Lullaby, 9. The Riddle Song, 10. Red River Valley, 11. Yellow Rose of Texas, 12. My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean. This is an intermediate level arrangement with numerous performance applications for both the amateur and professional ensemble. The approximate playing time of the entire collection with repeats is 16:15, and 9:10 without repeats.

Concerto à 4, TWV 43:G6 by Georg Philipp Telemann. Originally written for Recorder, Oboe, Violin and Continuo (Basso) and transcribed here for String Quartet (with optional Organ) by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easier advanced level composition and suitable for both secular and sacred performances. Please note that the Organ part is optional!

CHICAGO (That Toddlin' Town) by Fred Fisher arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This an advanced arrangement of Fisher’s tribute to the 2nd City and made popular by Frank Sinatra amongst others. Playing time: 3:00.

This Tango by Isaac Albéniz is the second in the suite of six pieces originally written for piano entitled España Op. 165 transcribed here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. It is a charming little piece of intermediate level difficulty but programmable for advanced ensembles as well. Playing time 2:00

Antonio Vivaldi’s Chamber Concerto in D Major RV 99. Originally written for Recorder, Violin, Oboe, Bassoon and Harpsichord, this arrangement is for String Quartet with an optional Organ part by Kenneth Abeling. The movements are: I. Allegro - II. Largo - III. Allegro. This is an advanced piece and suitable for both general performance. in its entirety or in parts, and for secular as well as sacred settings. Playing Time approximately 9:50.

Mozart's universally known Serenade in G, K. 525 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' or, a little night music for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. The movements are: I. Allegro, II. Romance: Andante, III. Minuet-Trio: Allegretto and IV. Rondo. This is an advanced level selection and appropriate for many performance applications either in its entirety or singular movements. Playing Time: 17:15 with repeats, 15:45 without.

Ein Prosit (traditional German Folk Song) arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This the most popular beer drinking song in Germany and perhaps the entire world. It is a must have at any Oktoberfest celebration or wherever adult beverages are being enjoyed! It is an advanced intermediate arrangement with a playing time of 2:30.

Pizzicato Polka by Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss, transcribed here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate transcription of the Strauss’ playful little polka. Although of the classical persuasion, it is both appropriate as a concert novelty piece and as an Oktoberfest selection! Playing time approximately: 3:00

"Tico-Tico no fubá”, or "Tico-Tico no farelo" as it was originally named, is choro by Zequinha de Abreu arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a more advanced arrangement of a very lively, festive and “catchy” tune and makes a great Latin American concert piece or encore! Playing Time 2:40

“Peg O’ My Heart” is a charming song written for a Broadway show of the same name by Alfred Bryan & Fred Fisher and arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate to early advanced version of the very popular show tune which evolves from a slow “Rag-ish” type feel into a slow Swing. Playing Time: 3:45.

This is minor jazz swing version of the traditional and beloved Christmas Carol “Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel” arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. It is an easier advanced arrangement suitable for more experienced ensembles. Playing time 3:40

“We Three Kings” or, “We Three Kings of Orient Are” by John Henry Hopkins Jr. This a 6/8 swing version of the Christmas favorite arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. It is a more advanced arrangement with a minor and modal “Blues” feel.

“O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree” or, “O Tannenbaum”, traditional German Christmas Song arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced level arrangement of the Christmas time classic in a laid-back Latin feel. A must for warm climate Christmases and if your Christmas Tree is really a Palm Tree…

“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” based on a Civil War era poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and set to music by John Baptiste Calkin. Arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate to early advanced moderate swing version of the very popular Christmas Carol. Playing Time: 2:35

“La Paloma” by Sebastian Yradier, arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the universally popular Spanish Love Song! Playing Time 3:20

“Nola” by Felix Arndt, arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced arrangement of a timeless old-time song dedicated to the composers wife. It is both cute and challenging! Playing Time 3:30.

“Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen” arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a more contemporary arrangement of yet another ageless African American Spiritual. It is an Intermediate level arrangement and is appropriate for all religious services and Black History events. Playing time: 2:50

“Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho” arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is the final installment in a series of popular African American Spirituals. It is an Intermediate level arrangement and is appropriate for all religious services and Black History events.

“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is yet another in a series of timeless African American Spirituals. It is an Intermediate level arrangement and is appropriate for all religious services and Black History events.

“Wade in the Water” arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is another in a series of timeless African American Spirituals. It is an Advanced Intermediate level arrangement and is appropriate for all religious services and Black History events. Playing time: 3:30.

Four Canzoni by Giovanni Gabrieli (from a larger collection by multiple composers) transcribed here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. The four Canzon are 1. prima, 2. seconda, 3. terza and 4. quarta. This is and advanced intermediate, to easy advanced level collection of four Renaissance pieces. They are appropriate for a variety performance applications including Religious services and Weddings. Playing time for all Cazoni 10:20.

“Dizzy Fingers” by Zez Confrey arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced arrangement of a memorable and widely popular Novelty Rag. It is both charming and challenging! Playing Time 2:45.

Who’s Sorry Now? Music by Ted Snyder, Lyrics by Bert Kalmer and Harry Ruby arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced level arrangement of the 1923 immensely popular song recorded by a variety of vocalists, and appearing in number of films.

“Sonata in F Maj” by Benedetto Marcello transcribed here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a lovely Sonata and is programmable for a variety of sacred and secular occasions in movements or in its entirety including Weddings and is accessible to the advanced intermediate level players and above. Playing Time: 5:50 Without Repeats 8:20 With Repeats.

Sonata in G minor by Benedetto Marcello transcribed here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is another beautiful Sonata by Marcello and is likewise programmable for a variety of sacred and secular occasions in movements, or in its entirety. It is accessible to moderately advanced level players and above. Playing Time: 6:25 without repeats and 8:35 with repeats.

I’ve Found a New Baby, Music by Spencer Williams and Lyrics by Jack Palmer for String Quartet and arranged by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced arrangement of one of the most popular Dixieland charts of all time and a must for your Dixieland library!! Playing Time 3:10.

Too Fat Polka or “She’s / He’s Too Fat for Me” Music & Lyrics by Arthur Richardson and Ross Maclean arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is one of the most popular polkas of all time and suitable for many occasions especially Oktoberfest type performances. It is for the most part a moderate to perhaps moderately difficult arrangement, but some of the few solo lines might be considered a little tricky. Your ensemble director should be able to simplify these passages if necessary… The playing time is approximately: 2:50.

Serenade in Blue Music by Harry Warren with Lyrics by Mack Gordon for String Quartet and arranged by Kenneth Abeling. This is a moderate to moderately advanced arrangement of a tune first popularized by the Glenn Miller Orchestra (Big Band) and first featured in the movie “Orchestra Wives”. This is a classic tune and readily recognizable to anyone over the age of 40. A must ballad for your Jazz library!! Playing Time 3:20.

Beer Barrel Polka, Music & Lyrics by Jaromir Vejvoda, Lew Brown, Vasek Zeman, Wladimir A. Timm and arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is another one of the most popular polkas of all time and suitable for many occasions especially Oktoberfest type performances. This is an intermediate level arrangement and useful to both Amateur and Professional ensembles. Playing time approximately 2:30.

Yes! We Have No Bananas, Lyrics & Music by Frank Sliver & Irving Cohn for String Quartet and arranged by Kenneth Abeling. This is a moderate level arrangement of one of the most popular & comedic novelty songs from the early 1920s! Playing Time 2:45.

This is a collection of Six Pavanes by Luis de Milán originally written for the vihuela and transcribed here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. These pavanes from the Renaissance period are suitable for general performance, and sacred events. They are for the most part moderately easy with a few moderately difficult passages. Additionally, they make an excellent introduction to the Renaissance period in music and the use of different meters. The performance time is 7:30 for all pavanes.

This is a collection of Six Pavanes by Luis de Milán originally written for the vihuela and transcribed here for Woodwind Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. These pavanes from the Renaissance period are suitable for general performance, and sacred events. They are for the most part moderately easy with a few moderately difficult passages. Additionally, they make an excellent introduction to the Renaissance period in music and the use of different meters. The performance time is 7:30 for all pavanes.

This Masquerade Words & Music by Leon Russell and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This very beautiful song is one of Leon Russell's most popular of all time. It has been recorded by various artists over the years most notably George Benson. This is a Latin arrangement of the song and most ensembles will find it to be moderately difficult. Playing time 3:45.

Blazing Saddles Music & Lyrics by John Morris and Mel Brooks and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is the theme song to the 1974 comedy classic and Oscar nominated satirical western film. While the melodies are somewhat simple, the repetitive background sixteenth notes can make it moderately difficult and a bit challenging. Playing time 1:50.

Trio Sonata in C Major RV 82 by Antonio Vivaldi and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This piece was originally written for Flute, Lute and continuo and later transcribed for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra and Harpsichord in A Major. This is a more advanced arrangement but not totally out of the musical reach of less experienced ensembles and may be performed without the Organ. Playing Time 9:25 with repeats and 6:25 without.

Dona Nobis Pacem, Translation (Grant us peace) arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a traditional canon usually attributed to Mozart but never absolutely confirmed. It is an intermediate level piece and suitable for general performance and sacred events. Playing time 2:35.

This Little Light of Mine, African American Spiritual arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced Intermediate level arrangement of this very popular spiritual in a Jazz/Blues style and is appropriate for all most religious services and general performance. Playing time: 2:50.

Six Fugues by George Frideric Handel transcribed for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. These fugues are intermediate to advanced intermediate level in difficulty and are suitable for general performance as well as religious services. The total playing time for all six fugues is 20:30.

Ave Verum Corpus (Hail, true body) transcribed for String Quartet with optional Organ by Kenneth Abeling. Ave Verum Corpus is considered to be one of the most beautiful classical compositions ever written and certainly one of Mozart’s most memorable. This is a rather easy arrangement, performable with the Organ (or not cues added) and suitable for various religious or sacred events including Weddings.

Zacatecas March or, La Marche De Zacatecas by Genaro Codina arranged here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. Zacatecas March is a Mexican Patriotic Song, the anthem of the state of Zacatecas and considered to be the second national anthem of Mexico. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement and this delightful march and is suitable for general performance as well as Mexican ethnic and patriotic events. The Playing time can range from 1:48 to 4:30 depending on repeats, the D.C. and which of the two possible end points is chosen. To view and listen to this piece in its entirety as well hundreds of other arrangement and transcriptions by Kenneth Abeling at the lowest prices available please visit: www.lincolnmusicpublications.com

Ave Maria – Charles Gounod’s beautiful melody written atop Johann Sebastian Bach’s Prelude in C major from his Well-Tempered Clavier BWV 846 for String Quartet. This version along with Franz Schubert’s work of the same title are arguably the most popular. This piece is suitable for a variety of religious settings along with Weddings and Funerals. Playing Time 2:50.

Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound, Lyrics by John Newton set to the hymn tune New Britain for String Quartet. This is perhaps the most well-known Hymn of all time reflecting Newton’s path to Christianity and prayer for forgiveness as a former Slave trader. This more contemporary and moderately easy level arrangement is appropriate for a variety of religious events.

Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, music by Leon Jessel and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is Swing, with a straight section, arrangement of the poplar Christmas time favorite. Playing time 3:00

Broadway Medley by George M. Cohan and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an intermediate level arrangement of three Broadway favorites to include; Forty-Five Minutes form Broadway, Harrigan and Give my regards to Broadway. Playing time 3:25.

Santa Baby by Phil Springer, Tony Springer, Joan Javits and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a Moderate to easier advanced arrangement of the sultry Christmas time Classic first popularized by Eartha Kitt. Playing Time 2:50

Baby, It’s Cold Outside, Lyrics & Music by Frank Loesser arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This playful Academy Award-winning song was first featured in the movie Neptune’s Daughter and has since become Christmas time favorite. This is a moderate level arrangement your audiences will love. Playing Time 3:10.

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree by Johnny Marks arranged for String Quartet. This is a moderate level arrangement of this Christmas time classic that was first recorded by Brenda Lee and covered numerous others. Playing time: 3:05

The Christmas Waltz, lyrics by Sammy Cahn and music by Jule Styne arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. Written for Frank Sinatra this beautiful Christmas song is arranged here as a Moderate Level Jazz Waltz. Playing time 2:50.

We Need a Little Christmas, Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This Christmas song first appeared in the Broadway musical Mame and sung by Angela Landsbury. This is any easier advanced arrangement of the very popular Christmas favorite. Playing time 1:55.

Violin Concerto in G minor RV317 - II. Largo by Antonio Vivaldi transcribed for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is hauntingly beautiful piece, moderate in difficulty and suitable for secular and sacred performances. Playing time 3:20.

Water Music Suite No. I in F Major - 5. Air (HWV 348) by George Friderick Handel transcribed for String Quartet. This is Movement 5. Air and is perfectly suited for general performance Religious services or Wedding Ceremonies. Playing time: 2:35.

Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major – 2. Alla Hornpipe (HWV 349) by George Frideric Handel transcribed for String Quartet. This is Movement is perfectly suited for general performance religious services or Wedding Ceremonies. Playing time: 3:20.

Mozart's universally known Serenade in G – I. Allegro, K. 525 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' or, a little night music for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is movement I. Allegro. It is an advanced level selection and appropriate for many performance applications. Playing Time: 5:20 with repeats, 3:54 without.

La primavera - I. Allegro from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi transcribed here for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is movement I. Allegro and is suitable for Advanced Intermediate to Advanced musicians. It is appropriate for numerous general performance applications including Religious Services and Weddings! Playing Time 3:25

Stabat Mater by Giovanni Pergolesi transcribed for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This sad and mournful piece created shortly before the Composer’s death is suitable for sacred performances and funerals. Playing Time 3:20.

A Holly Jolly Christmas, or Have a Holly Jolly Christmas, Lyrics and Music by Johnny Marks. This song was featured in the 1964 animated TV Christmas special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and is arranged here for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate arrangement of the Christmas time favorite first made popularized by Burl Ives.

Amapola, Music by Spanish American Composer Joseph Lacalle (formerly Jose Maria Lacalle Garcia) and arranged here for String Quartet. This lovely piece has been recorded by dozens of prominent vocal artists, Operatic to Pop, and instrumentally as well as being featured in several movies. This is moderate level “Tango-ish” arrangements and suitable for general performance and other special events such as Weddings. Playing time 3:20.

It Had to Be You, lyrics by Gus Kahn and music by Isham Jones arranged here for String Quartet. This delightful song, and timeless standard, has appeared in several films and recorded by such prominent vocalists as Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Barbra Streisand. This is a moderate to moderately difficult arrangement appropriate for numerous performance opportunities and audiences will enjoy this memorable tune. Playing Time 3:20

Gershwin Medley, Music by George Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This is a collection of four popular songs by George Gershwin to include, "Somebody Loves Me", "Swanee", "The Man I Love" and "Fascinating Rhythm". It is a Moderate to Moderately difficult arrangement and is suitable for general performance. Playing Time: 4:50

Irish Folksong Suite is a collection of popular traditional Irish Folksongs arranged for String Quartet. The titles include: 1. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, 2. My Wild Irish Rose, 3. Molly Malone (Cockles and Mussels), 4. The Irish Washerwoman and 5. Drunken Sailor. This is a versatile arrangement that allows the songs to be played individually, as a medley in the original order, or any of the selections in any desired order. The arrangement is moderately advanced and perfect for most St. Patrick’s Day and other Irish celebrations. Total Playing Time with repeats 9:40 and 6:40 without repeats.

Traditional Jewish Folksongs is a collection of six popular traditional Jewish/Yiddish/Sephardic/Hebrew songs and the Israeli National Anthem arranged for String Quartet. The Titles Include: 1. Hatikvah (The Hope) Israeli National Anthem, 2. Dona, Dona 3. Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, 4. Kuando el rey Nimrod, 5. Mayim Mayim, 6. Tumbalalaika and 7. Hava Nagilah. This advanced intermediate level arrangement is suitable for a variety of performance application to include Weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs. The approximate playing time for all songs is11:00 with repeats and 7:30 without.

Embraceable You by Ira & George Gershwin for String Quartet arranged by Kenneth Abeling. This is a lovely and popular song by George and Ira Gershwin and first apart of the Broadway musical Girl Crazy. The arrangement of this timeless jazz standard is advanced intermediate to early advanced with a playing time of approximately 3:30.

April in Paris, words by E.Y. "Yip" Harburg and music by Vernon Duke arranged for String Quartet. Composed for the musical “Walk a Little Faster”, this song has been covered by numerous vocalists and jazz orchestras. This is an easier advanced arrangement of this very popular jazz standard! The playing time is approximately 3:35

Tea for Two, music by Vincent Youmans with lyrics by Irving Caesar arranged for String Quartet. This cute little number was first featured in the Broadway Musical “No, No, Nanette” and is a show tune standard. This is an advanced intermediate to earlier advanced “Cha Cha-ish” arrangement and is suitable for a variety of audiences. Playing time 3:10.

Movement IV. La Rejouissance from George Fredrick Handel’s, Royal Fireworks Music, transcribed here for String Quartet. It is perhaps the most performed movement of this suite, is of intermediate to early advanced difficulty and suitable for a variety of performance applications.

Liechtensteiner Polka by Edmond Kotscher & Rudi Lint for String Quartet. This an advanced intermediate arrangement of a very popular polka and perfect for “Octoberfest-ish” events. Playing 2:00

Italian Folksongs Medley is a collection of six popular traditional Italian and Neapolitan folksongs arranged for String Quartet. The Titles Include: 1. Bella Ciao 2. Funiculi, Funicula, 3. O Sole Mio, 4. Torna a Surriento (Come Back to Sorrento), 5. Santa Lucia and 6. Tarantella. The piece can be played as a medley with repeats as desired or as individual pieces. This advanced intermediate level arrangement is suitable for a variety of performance application to include general performance, Weddings and other Italian celebrations. The approximate playing time for all songs is 9:30 with repeats and 5:00 without.

Ding Dong Merrily on High is a secular Christmas Carol Music & Lyrics by Jehan Tabourot & George Woodward and arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to early advanced moderate swing version of the Christmas favorite. Approximate playing Time: 2:35.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, arranged here for String Quartet is the main them to the Christmas time movie favorite of the same name. This an advanced intermediate arrangement the gives the Cellist a chance to shine along with solos by the other members! Playing time 2:45.

Sweet Georgia Brown, Lyrics by Kenneth Casey and Music by Ben Bernie & Maceo Pinkard arranged for String Quartet. This is a more advanced arrangement of the 1925 Jazz standard / Popular tune. The song is perhaps most recognized as the theme song of the basketball comedy team the Harlem Globetrotters. Playing time approximately 3:00.

A Marshmallow World, lyrics by Carl Sigman & music by Peter De Rose arranged for String Quartet. This is cute little popular song from the late 1940s about wintertime or more particularly snow itself. The arrangement is intermediate level in difficulty and suitable for wintertime events including Christmas although it is not exclusively a Christmas song. Playing time approximately 2:00.

All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray - from Messiah by George Frideric Handel transcribed for String Quartet. This is an advanced Intermediate level work from Part II of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for Easter as well as many other Religious Services. The Organ part while optional, enhances the arrangement. Playing Time approximately 4:30

Let All the Angels of God Worship - from Messiah by George Frideric Handel transcribed for String Quartet. This is an Intermediate level work from Part II of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for Easter as well as many other Religious Services. The Organ part while optional, enhances the arrangement. Playing Time approximately 1:35 without the repeat and 3:05 with.

Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates - from Messiah by George Frideric Handel transcribed for String Quartet. This is an Intermediate level work from Part II of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for Easter as well as many other Religious Services. The Organ part while optional, enhances the arrangement.

Prelude to Act III of Richard Wagner’s highly acclaimed opera Lohengrin transcribed for String Quartet. This is an intermediate advance to easier advanced level piece. The transcription is true to the composer’s intent for this universally recognized work. Playing time approximately 3:20.

My Lord Willoughby is Welcome Home by John Dowland. Originally written for two lutes, this transcription for String Quartet by John Dowland will be a great addition to your renaissance library. To listen, view in its entirety and purchase please go to: https://lincolnmusicpublications.com/music/search.php?q=My+Lord+Willoughby

Chu Chu Cha Cha by Rusty Dedrick arranged for String Quartet. This is cute little intermediate level Cha Cha with a bit of Liszt in the middle that your audiences will enjoy. Approximate playing time 3:00.

Fly Me to the Moon, words and music by Bart Howard arranged for String Quartet. This an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of Bart Howard’s Grammy Winning song which has been covered by numerous artist to include Peggy Lee, Connie Francis and Frank Sinatra. Approximate Playing time 3:00

"Almost Like Being in Love" music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner arranged for String Quartet. This cute show tune was originally written for the 1947 musical Brigadoon and has since been covered by numerous artists and of course the closing number in the movie “Groundhog Day”. The arrangement is advanced intermediate to easier advanced in difficulty. The Playing Time is approximately 2:45.

Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral from Lohengrin by Richard Wagner transcribed for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level piece suitable for general performance and perhaps some religious services as well. An optional Organ part is included to enhance the ending if available. Playing time approximately 5:20.

When the Saints Go Marching, a traditional spiritual arranged for String Quartet. When the Saints… is perhaps the most well known and most requested Dixieland piece of all time. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the Dixieland classic. Playing time approximately 2:45.

Valdres March by Johannes Hanssen arranged for String Quartet. This an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of this very popular Norwegian March. Playing time approximately 3:30.

Kansas City or Kansas City (Here I Come) By Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller Arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easier advanced arrangement of the classic Blues song first recorded by Little Willie Littlefield and popularized by Wilbert Harrison. The playing time is approximately 3:10

Pilgrim's Chorus, from the opera Tannhäuser by Richard Wagner arranged for String Quartet. This is moderately easy arrangement to easier advanced depending on the part. Playing time approximately 3:10.

Tequila by Chuck Rio arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the interactive novelty tune first popularized by The Champs. The Playing time is approximately 2:45.

Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White (English name) music by Marcel Louiguy and arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. You may not recognize the name of this song, but you have heard the tune before. This and intermediate level arrangement of 1950s Billboard Chart topping Latin-American flavored pop song.

I Can’t Get Started, Music and Lyrics by Vernon Duke & Ira Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This an Intermediate arrangement of this popular song and Jazz Standard first introduced in the 1936 film, “The Ziegfeld Follies”. The playing time is approximately 3:20.

Wassermusik Suite by German composer Georg Philipp Telemann transcribed for String Quartet. The movements include: 1. Overture, 2. Sarabande, 3. Bouree, 4. Loure, 5. Gavotte, 6. Harliquinade, 7. Eolo, 8. Menuet, 9. Gigue, 10. Canarie. The movements range in the difficulty is from intermediate to advanced. It may be performed as individual selections or as a complete suite and suitable for a number of performance applications! The approximate playing time with repeats is 26:45 and 17:15 without.

God Bless the U.S.A. words and music by Lee Greenwood for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of Lee Greenwood’s American patriotic country song. This song is a must the patriotic season! Playing time approximately 3:00

Cavatina by Stanley Myers arranged for String Quartet. This is the pensive theme from the academy award winning movie, “The Deer Hunter” and is considered to be one of the most beautiful classical pieces of all time. This is an intermediate level arrangement. Playing time of approximately 3:15.

The “Chicken Dance”, aka “The Duck Dance”, “The Bird Dance”, “Little Bird Dance” or “Birdie Dance” by Paul Parnes, Terry Rendall, Werner Thomas arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the silly, yet internationally popular, Oktoberfest interactive staple.

Jingle Bell Rock by Phillip Beazley, Gary Keady, John Vallins arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. First introduced by Bobby Helms in !957, Jingle Bell Rock is a perennial Christmas time favorite. This is an advanced intermediate, to easier advanced arrangement. The playing time is approximately 2:00.

Bubbles in the Wine by Bob Calame, Frank Loesser, Lawrence Welk arranged for String Quartet. This is advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the theme from the TV music variety show the Lawrence Welk Show. If any of your performances are for Senior Citizens this piece will bring back fond memories. The playing time is approximately 2:00.

Christmas Time is Here lyrics by Lee Mendelson and music by Vince Guaraldi arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the popular Christmas standard originally written for the 1965 TV special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Playing time approximately 3:45.

Frosty the Snowman arranged for String Quartet. This is an easier advanced level arrangement of the popular Christmas time song. The song was originally adapted for the 1969 TV special of the same name and sung by Gene Autry. Playing time approximately 2:45

And He Shall Purify from Messiah by George Frideric Handel transcribed for String Quartet & Organ. This is an easier advanced level work from Part I of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for Christmas as well as many other Religious Services as well as general performance. The playing time is approximately 2:15

Wave by Antonio Carlos Jobim arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of Jobim’s Brazilian Jazz standard.

The Girl with the Flaxen Hair or La fille aux cheveux de lin by Claude Debussy transcribed for String Quartet. This is number eight of twelve in Debussy’s first book of preludes and inspired by a poem by Leconte de Lisle of the same name. This is advanced intermediate arrangement and suitable for a variety of performance applications. The approximate playing time is 2:10.

Someone to Watch Over Me by George & Ira Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate ballad arrangement of the centerpiece of the 1926 Broadway Musical “Oh, Kay!’ The song is an enduring jazz standard for which there are over 1800 recordings. The playing time is approximately 4:00.

Big Butter and Egg Man written by Percy Venable and arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of the Dixieland favorite and Jazz standard written for Louis Armstrong and singer May Alix. The playing time is approximately 2:45.

Tijuana Taxi by Ervan "bud" Coleman, Johnny Flamingo arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an Advanced intermediate arrangement “Tijuana Taxi” popularized by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on their fifth album entitled Going Places released in 1965. The Playing time is approximately 2:10.

Doctor Jazz, by Joe “King” Oliver arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced arrangement of one of the most popular Dixieland songs ever written! Playing Time approximately 3:35

The Mexican Shuffle by Sol Lake for String Quartet. This is an Advanced intermediate arrangement The Mexican Shuffle popularized by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on their album South of the Border. The Playing time is approximately 2:30.

Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced arrangement of Stevie Wonder’s hit song from the 1977 album Songs in the Key of Life, and his tribute to Duke Ellington. The Playing Time is approximately 3:45 with the repeat and 2:50 without.

Friends in Low Places by Dewayne Blackwell & Earl Bud Lee arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the award-winning country song recorded by Garth Brooks and a mega hit single on his 1990 album No Fences. The Playing time is approximately 4:15 with the repeat and 3:45 without.

A String of Pearls, Music by Jerry Gray & Lyrics by Eddie De Lange arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of the number one hit single recorded by the Glenn miller Orchestra in 1941. The playing time is approximately 3:00

In the Mood, Music by Joe Garland arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of the most recognizable song performed by The Glenn Miller Orchestra!

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Music and Lyrics by Don Raye & Hughie Prince arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of this song first introduced by the Andrews Sisters in the 1941 movie Buck Privates. The playing time is approximately 2:35

Moonlight Serenade, Music by Glenn Miller & Lyrics by Mitchell Parish arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement, with solo being more difficult, of The Glenn Miller Orchestra theme song! The playing time is approximately 3:20

Summer Wind Music by Heinz (Henry) Meier and English Lyrics by Johnny Mercer arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of this Jazz standard popularized by Frank Sinatra and many others! The playing time is approximately 3:00

Spanish Flea by Julius Wechter arranged for String Quartet. This is an Advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the song originally recorded by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on their album Going Places. This melody will be recognized as the “Bachelor’s Theme” to the long running game show The Dating Game. Additionally, it has been used in numerous movies and TV episodes.

La Cumparsita (Tango), music by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easy advanced arrangement of perhaps the most recognizable Tango ever written. It has made appearances in numerous movies aa well as other accompanying sound tracks. The playing time is approximately 4:00 with repeats and 3:20 without.

Danse Macabre or “Death Dance” by Camille Saint-Saëns transcribed for String Quartet. This is an advanced transcription, true to the composer’s original intent and an audience favorite around Halloween! The playing time approximately 7:00 at brisk tempo.

Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of Buffett’s Top Ten 1977 Billboard hit! The playing time approximately 4:00.

Por Una Cabeza is a tango composed by Carlos Gardel with lyrics by Alfredo La Pera and arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the song that audiences will recognize from the popular movies Scent of a Woman, Schindler’s List and True Lies. The playing time is approximately 4:00.

Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head, Lyrics by Hal David and music by Burt Bacharach arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of this soft-rock chart topping and Oscar Winning song originally recorded by B.J. Thomas. The playing time is approximately 2:45.

Worthy is the Lamb, Music & Lyrics by Darlene Zschech arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of this very popular praise song and suitable for both contemporary and traditional worship services. The playing time is approximately 4:30.

Worthy is the Lamb, Music & Lyrics by Darlene Zschech arranged for Woodwind Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of this very popular praise song and suitable for both contemporary and traditional worship services. The playing time is approximately 4:30.

The Snow music composed by Sir Edward Elgar and lyrics by Caroline Elgar arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This pensive secular, part song originally written for SSA choir and two violins works beautifully for small ensembles. The playing time is approximately 5:40.

The Marriage of Figaro (Overture) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart transcribed for String Quartet. This is an advanced level transcription of the overture to one of Mozart’s most popular operas. The playing time is approximately 4:10.

Struttin’ With Some Barbecue, Don Raye, Lillian Hardin Armstrong for String Quartet and arranged by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easier advanced to advanced arrangement of one of the most popular Dixieland songs of all time!! Playing Time 3:25

Tonight You Belong to Me by Billy Rose & Lee David arranged for String Quartet. This charming Jazz, Pop song duet has been covered by numerous vocalists perhaps most notably Patience and Prudence and The Lennon Sisters. It has also been used in a variety of movies and featured most humorously as a duet sang by Steve Martin and Bernadette Petters in the movie The Jerk. The playing time is approximately 2:20

My Blue Heaven, music by Walter Donaldson and Lyrics by George Whiting arranged for String Quartet. This song, first recorded in 1927 was a huge success for crooner Gene Austin selling over 5 million copies globally. It was initially used in the Ziegfeld Follies, then covered by numerous recording artist and has like numbers of music credits. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement. The Playing time is approximately 3:00.

Every Time I Feel the Spirit arranged here for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the energetic African-American Spiritual. The Playing time is approximately 2:15.

Sing-along Medley #3, arranged for String Quartet is a collection 5 timeless Old Time classics from the years, 1926 and 1927. The Titles in this Medley/Collection are; “Ain’t She Sweet”, “The Best Things in Life Are Free”, “Me and My Shadow”, “Side by Side” and “Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue”. The songs within this intermediate level arrangement can either be played as a medley, or individually with or without the repeats. This is perfect for performances for elderly audiences or as a music history-teaching tool for younger audiences as well as other performance applications. The approximate playing times are, 8:45 with the repeats and 4:30 without.

Bergamasque Suite (L.75) 3. Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy transcribed for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an easier advanced level transcription. While none of the individual parts are extremely difficult, the numerous instances of dove-tailing combined with rubato do make the piece challenging to perform. The playing time is approximately: 5:30

Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Lyrics and Music by vaudevillians Roy Turk and Lou Handman arranged for String Quartet. This intermediate level arrangement of Handman’s charming melody has been recorded by dozens of popular artists dating back to 1927. Perhaps most notably on the list is Elvis Presley. The playing time is approximately 2:30.

Maria, Mari! (Oh Marie) by Eduardo Di Capua arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling, This is an advanced intermediate level arrangement of Di Capua’s beautiful Italian love song. The playing time is approximately 3:50.

Dream a Little Dream of Me by Wilbur Schwandt, Gus Kahn, Fabian Andre arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the song popularized by Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day and perhaps most notably by Cass Elliot. https://lincolnmusicpublications.com/music/search.php?q=Dream+a+Little

“Down in the River to Pray” also known as “Down to the River to Pray”, “Down in the Valley to Pray” “The Good Old Way” and “Come, Let Us All Go Down” arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement, and contemporary setting of the African-American Spiritual/Christian Folk Hymn.

Seventy-Six Trombones, or 76 Trombones by Meredith Wilson arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the signature song from the 1957 musical, The Music Man. https://lincolnmusicpublications.com/music/search.php?q=Seventy-Six+Trombones

The Invincible Eagle by John Philip Sousa transcribed for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced transcription of one of Sousa’s very favorite patriotic marches written for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. The playing time is approximately 3:30.

Build Me Up Buttercup by Michael D’abo and Tony Macauley arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the 1968 chart toping hit released by The Foundations and featured in many film and TV productions throughout the years. The playing time is approximately 3:10.

Cheek to Cheek by Irving Berlin arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the #1 song of 1935 written for the musical Top Hat featuring Fred Astaire & Ginger Rodgers. This song has been covered by hundreds of recording artists over the years. The playing time is approximately 3:15.

Americans We by Henry Fillmore arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement this popular patriotic march. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

Americans We by Henry Fillmore arranged for String Quartet. This is an easier advanced arrangement this popular circus march. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

All the Things You Are, music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of a very beautiful song originally written for the 1939 Broadway Musical Warm in May. It has since been recorded both as a vocal and instrumental by numerous artists. The playing time is approximately 3:10.

His Honor by Henry Fillmore arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate transcription of this popular Fillmore circus march. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

Holy is the Lord, music and lyrics by Chris Tomlin & Louie Giglio arranged for String Quartet. This an intermediate level arrangement of the GMA Dove Awards 2007 worship song of the year. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

Dancing in the Moonlight, music and lyrics by Sherman Kelly arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the Pop hit from 1972 by recorded by King Harvest. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

They Can’t take That Away from Me, music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement of the Academy Award nominated song introduced by Fred Astaire in the 1937 film Shall We Dance. It has been featured in several other Broadway musicals, films and covered by numerous recording artists as well. The playing time is approximately 3:30.

The Footlifter by Henry Fillmore arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement this popular patriotic march. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

Desafinado, music by Antonio Carlos Jobim original Portuguese lyrics by Newton Mendonça arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement one of the most popular Latin Jazz Standards (bossa novas) of all time. The playing time is approximately 3:40.

In dulci jubilo BWV 368 and 608 by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged for String Quartet. These are two of Bach’s more famous chorales based on the same hymn tune. BWV 368 repeats spreading the melody to all instruments and BWV 608 is a canonical version. Both are suitable for religious services, Christmas and general performance. The playing time is approximately 3:00 for BWV 368 and 2:00 for BWV 608.

Take the A Train, music by Billy Strayhorn arranged for String Quartet. This is an advanced arrangement of this timeless jazz standard and the Duke Ellington Orchestra’s signature song.

The Nearness of You, music by Hoagy Carmichael and Lyrics by Ned Washington arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate arrangement of this charming jazz ballad. It has been covered by over 50 prominent recording artists since it was written. The playing time is approximately 3:30.

Three Preludes Op. 28 Nos. 4,7 and 20 by Frédéric Chopin arranged for String Quartet. These are three of Chopin’s easier and more melodic preludes playable one after another as one piece, or individually. The original Keys are listed in the titles. The total plating time is approximately 4:15.

Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace by Samuel Sebastian Wesley, or S. S. Wesley transcribed for String Quartet. This is intermediate level transcription of what is perhaps the organist and composer’s most popular and beautiful Anthems/Hymns. The organ part is optional but a nice addition if available. The playing time is approximately 3:30.

Bergamasque Suite (L.75) 4. Passepied by Claude Debussy transcribed for String Quartet. This is an advanced ensemble level transcription. While the first two voices are not extremely difficult, the third and fourth voices are comparatively much more difficult. The playing time is approximately 4:15.

Suite Española, Op. 47, No. 4. Cádiz (Canción) by Isaac Albéniz transcribed for String Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced transcription of another of Albéniz’s most beloved piano pieces. Suite Española, Op. 47, No. 4. Cádiz (Canción) by Isaac Albéniz transcribed for Clarinet Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced transcription of another of Albéniz’s most beloved piano pieces. The playing time is approximately 3:25.

I’m in the Mood for Love, music by Jimmy McHugh and lyrics by Dorothy Fields arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate level arrangement of this cute little song first introduced in the movie Every Night at Eight. It has since been recorded both as a vocal and instrumental by dozens and dozens of artists. The playing time is approximately 3:10.

Satin Doll, Music by Duke Ellington & Bill Strayhorn and lyrics by Bob Johnny Mercer arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate level to easier advanced arrangement of the popular jazz standard. The playing time is approximately 3:15

Love is Here to Stay or Our Love is Here to Stay, by Ira and George Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. Originally performed in the Goldwyn Follies it was first popularized by Gene Kelly in in the film, An American in Paris. It has since been used in numerous films and recorded by dozens of prominent vocalists. This is an advanced intermediate level to easier advanced arrangement of the popular jazz standard/show tune. The playing time is approximately 3:30

What the World Needs Now is Love, by Hal David & Burt Bacharach arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of this1965 Pop Hit most notably recorded by Jackie DeShannon and Dionne Warwick. The playing time is approximately 2:45

Teach Me Tonight, Lyrics by Sammy Cahn & Music by Gene De Paul arranged for String Quartet. This popular song, and now jazz standard was first published 1953 and widely recorded. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement. The playing time is approximately 3:20

I’ve Got the World on a String, Lyrics by Ted Koehler & Music by Harold Arlen arranged for String Quartet. The song was popularized most notably by Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra but recorded by dozens of prominent vocal artists. The playing time is approximately 3:20

Washington Grays or Washington Greys written by Claudio S. Grafulla transcribed here for String Quartet. This is an advanced transcription of Grafulla’s march written for the 8th Regiment during the American Civil War. The Playing time is approximately 4:30 with the repeats and 2:15 without.

It's Been a Long, Long Time Music by Jule Styne and Lyrics by Sammy Cahn arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the charming and chart-topping Big Band hit from 1945. The playing time is approximately 2:40.

Hello! Ma Baby, written by the song writing team of Joseph E. Howard and Ida Emerson and arranged here for String Quartet. This is moderate level arrangement of a song originally written as a one-sided telephone call. This Tin Pan Alley favorite has appeared in numerous movies and TV episodes and was even sung by Michigan J. Frog. ? The playing time is approximately 3:15

I’ve Got a Crush on You, Lyrics and Music by Ira and George Gershwin arranged for String Quartet. This is easier moderate level arrangement of the beautiful jazz standard featured in three Broadway musicals, recorded by dozens of vocal artists and included in several films. The playing time is approximately 3:25

For Good from the Broadway musical hit Wicked. Lyrics & Music by Stephen Schwartz and arranged for String Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of one of the best-known songs in the musical. The playing time is approximately 4:00.

A Night in Tunisia written by Dizzy Gillespie and arranged for String Quartet. Originally titled “Interlude” by the composer this is an easier advanced level arrangement of this enduring jazz standard. The playing time is approximately 3:00.

A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson transcribed for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This a moderately advanced level transcription of one of the most popular Christmas carol medleys ever written! The playing time approximately 6:15.

The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late), Lyrics & Music by Ross Bagdasarian (stage name David Seville) arranged for String Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the Billboard topping and multi-Grammy Award Winning children’s Christmas song from 1958. The Playing time is approximately 2:45.

Where Are You Christmas? Music and Lyrics by Mariah Carey, James Horner and Will Jennings arranged for String Quartet. This is an easy arrangement of the song popularized by Faith Hill and featured in the 2000 Christmas comedy, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The Playing time is approximately 2:40.