Arrangements for Strings

Three Early Chorale Preludes for Spring
Tunes: Christ lag in Todesbanden; Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott; and Wir glauben all' an einen Gott
Transcribed by Dale Elmshaeuser

This transcription from the Arrangements for Strings series contains three short organ chorale preludes that were written by Samuel Scheidt, Andreas Armsdorf, and Johann Chistoph Bach, respectively. The first (for Easter) is in embellished chorale style, while the latter two (for Pentecost and for Trinity Sunday) are fughettas. They will sound equally effective with strings, with woodwinds, or with a combination of the two. While interesting enough for advanced players, they are technically easy enough for average high school instrumentalists.

This arrangement can be played by as few as four instruments (typically I & II Violins, Viola, and Cello). The Cello part can of course, be augmented with or replaced by Double Bass, reading from the same score. Parts are included for upper Viola and upper Cello, so that quartets can be formed in different ways, or various doublings may be made for larger ensembles. In addition, parts for I, II & III Clarinets and for F Horn are included, so that substitutions can be made for missing stringed instruments. This is an instrumental composition, not suitable for congregational accompaniment. The difficulty level is 2+.

Full set includes a Conductor/Keyboard Score, transposed parts for individual instruments, background notes, and suggestions for rehearsal and performance.