Lincoln Music Publications

“Nola” by Felix Arndt, arranged here for Woodwind 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.

Traditional Christmas Carols for Woodwind Quartet Volume I contains 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?

40 Beloved Christian Hymns Volume I for Woodwind 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.

A Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson transcribed for Woodwind 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.

A Marshmallow World, lyrics by Carl Sigman & music by Peter De Rose arranged for Woodwind 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.

This is a collection or medley of three of George M. Cohan’s favorite patriotic songs arranged for Woodwind 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.

A String of Pearls, Music by Jerry Gray & Lyrics by Eddie De Lange arranged for Woodwind 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

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 Woodwind 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

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

All the Things You Are, music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein arranged for Woodwind 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.

"Almost Like Being in Love" music by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner arranged for Woodwind 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.

Amapola, Music by Spanish American Composer Joseph Lacalle (formerly Jose Maria Lacalle Garcia) and arranged here for Woodwind 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.

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 Woodwind 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.

Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Lyrics and Music by vaudevillians Roy Turk and Lou Handman arranged for Woodwind 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.

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert for Woodwind 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.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside, Lyrics & Music by Frank Loesser arranged for Woodwind 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.

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

36 of Johann Sebastian Bach’s beloved Four-Part Chorales transcribed for Woodwind 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.

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

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

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

Beer Barrel Polka, Music & Lyrics by Jaromir Vejvoda, Lew Brown, Vasek Zeman, Wladimir A. Timm and arranged here for Woodwind 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.

Bergamasque Suite (L.75) 4. Passepied by Claude Debussy transcribed for Woodwind 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.

Selections from Carmen, Music by Georges Bizet, Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy arranged for Woodwind 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

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