Carl Fischer

21 Quartets That Can Be Played by Any Combination of String Instruments

Composers: Various
Arrangers: Larry Clark, Doris Gazda
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Viola 1, Viola 2, Viola 3, Viola 4 (Compatible with Violin,
Cello, and
Double Bass Books)

The Compatible Ensemble Series allows chamber groups to play together, no matter the instrumentation or who wants to play melody, harmony, or bass. This collection contains 21 quartets for string instruments in a variety of styles from classical, to folk, to original compositions. Players get the opportunity to mix-and-match instrumentation and line played, making the instrumentation combinations almost limitless. The flexibility of these quartets makes them a must have for any string player.

Contents:

• Adagio from Clarinet Concerto (Mozart)
• Amazing Grace (Trad)
• Aria "Cario mio ben" (Giordani)
• Caprice from Air and Caprice (Clark)
• Country Gardens (Trad Morris Dance Tune)
• Entertainer, The (Joplin)
• Fanfare (Duncombe)
• German Dance (Haydn)
• Here We Come A-Wassailing (Trad)
• Integrity (Clark)
• Keel Row, The (Irish Folk Song)
• Minuet (Mozart)
• Pomp and Circumstance (Elgar)
• Sarabande (Handel)
• Sonatina (Duncombe)
• Tambourin (Gossec)
• To A Wild Rose (MacDowell)
• Valse Noble (Schubert)
• Waltz (Clementi)
• We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Trad)
• Wild Horseman (Schumann)