Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush String Quartet - Digital Sheet Music

Running Up That Hill

A cinematic and emotionally charged arrangement of “Running Up That Hill” (Kate Bush), thoughtfully adapted for String Quartet. Built around the song’s iconic drive and hypnotic tension, this version preserves the dramatic arc and emotional weight of the original while translating it into an idiomatic, rewarding chamber-music experience.Scored for advancing players (Level 3 Advanced / L3–4), the writing is carefully balanced across the ensemble: no “solo violin with accompaniment” approach. Instead, each part has meaningful material, with melodic fragments and inner voices shared between Violin I, Violin II, Viola, and Cello, creating a tight, energetic texture that feels both modern and genuinely quartet-like.This premium set includes detailed phrasing, dynamics, and articulation, plus suggested bowings to help shape the groove, clarity, and intensity of the performance. The layout was professionally edited with comfortable page turns in mind.This set includes:• Full Score (String Quartet)• Separate parts: Violin I, Violin II, Viola, VioloncelloPerformance & printing notes:• Duration: approx. 5 minutes• 20 pages of music (formatted as 27 pages total to include intentional blank pages for easy double-sided printing and proper page turns)Ideal for student quartet concerts, crossover/film-pop programs, studio performance projects, and impactful encore moments.• Level 3 Advanced / L3–4• Includes articulations, dynamics, and suggested bowings• Licensed arrangement (ArrangeMe)Bring the driving intensity and emotional atmosphere of Running Up That Hill to your next performance.