"Alleluia" "Messiah" - Oratorio by George Friedrich Händel. Arrangement for Flute Quartet. (intermediate level) SET OF PARTS (4).

Arranged for 4 Flutes. Has parts for Piccolo, Alto and Bass Flutes. Includes score and individual parts for each instrument. In 1750 Handel arranged a performance of Messiah to benefit the Foundling Hospital. The performance was considered a great success and was followed by annual concerts that continued throughout his life. In recognition of his patronage, Handel was made a governor of the Hospital the day after his initial concert. He bequeathed a copy of Messiah to the institution upon his death. His involvement with the Foundling Hospital is today commemorated with a permanent exhibition in London's Foundling Museum, which also holds the Gerald Coke Handel Collection. In addition to the Foundling Hospital, Handel also gave to a charity that assisted impoverished musicians and their families.

Dive into the festive spirit with the Second Edition of '10 Christmas Songs for Flute Quartet.' This collection presents a harmonious blend of classic and timeless holiday melodies arranged for flute quartet. Featuring beloved tunes such as 'Angels We Have Heard On High,' 'The First Noel,' and a jazzy 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,' this compilation invites both players and audiences to experience the joy of the season. With carefully cultivated arrangements, including an abridged 'Hallelujah Chorus,' this edition offers a delightful mix of traditional carols and celebratory songs. Whether you're performing in a flute ensemble or simply seeking arrangements for seasonal gatherings, this collection promises to elevate your Christmas musical experience. Embrace the magic of the holidays with these beautifully crafted renditions that capture the essence of Christmas in every note! Song list: Angels We Have Heard On High, Auld Lang Syne, Away In a Manger, Deck The Halls, Go Tell It On The Mountain, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Hallelujah Chorus (Abridged), Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, I Saw Three Ships, and The First Noel.

Arrangement for Woodwind Quartet (intermediate) by Francesco Leone . Set of parts (5): Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet and Bassoon, included Bb Bass Clarinet instead Bassoon (score available separately). Messiah (HWV 56) is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible, and from the Coverdale Psalter, the version of the Psalms included with the Book of Common Prayer. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742 and received its London premiere nearly a year later. After an initially modest public reception, the oratorio gained in popularity, eventually becoming one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music.

Arranged for 2 Violins, Viola and Cello. Includes score and individual parts for each instrument. In 1750 Handel arranged a performance of Messiah to benefit the Foundling Hospital. The performance was considered a great success and was followed by annual concerts that continued throughout his life. In recognition of his patronage, Handel was made a governor of the Hospital the day after his initial concert. He bequeathed a copy of Messiah to the institution upon his death. His involvement with the Foundling Hospital is today commemorated with a permanent exhibition in London's Foundling Museum, which also holds the Gerald Coke Handel Collection. In addition to the Foundling Hospital, Handel also gave to a charity that assisted impoverished musicians and their families.

You'll enjoy these favorite hymns beautifully set to familiar classics, including "Sheep May Safely Graze/Lead Me to Calvary," "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring/My Jesus, I Love Thee," "Sleepers, Wake!/Nearer, Still Nearer," "Shepherd Songs (He Shall Feed His Flock/Jesus Loves Me/Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us)," and "What Child Is This?" Optional parts included for alto and bass flutes. All parts are included in the book.