Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
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SKU: A0.850350
Composed by Tim Crooks. Arranged by STR:UK String Arrangements. Jazz,Spiritual,World. 15 pages. STR:UK String Arrangements #6325139. Published by STR:UK String Arrangements (A0.850350).Swing Low, Sweet Chariot by Tim Crooks for String Ensemble (beginner-ABRSM Grade 2).
Originally written for the Young Strings Programme at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester UK, this arrangement of the Trad. spritual has been tried and tested on young string players. Technical elements include glissandi between finger positions, (imitating the whistle of a steam engine), and gently swung 8th notes.
The arrangement includes an identical open string part suitable for Violin, Viola and Cello provided as both notation and graphic rhythm score (with coloured letter names). Only Violin open string stave is shown on the score, but parts for Violin, Viola and Cello are included in this set.
A piano part is included; the arrangement works with or without piano.
Video resources for this piece are on STR:UK STRINGS YouTube channel
- Full Score Video & Backing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDcGLW03DPM
- Piano accompaniment video https://youtu.be/F1IS5oIXMRM
- Open String graphic score video https://youtu.be/mDafYp7aO78
About the arranger
Tim Crooks trained as a violinist and violist, working professionally in Manchester (UK) for many years. He was a founding member of the Manchester String Quartet and scored many arrangements for the group's recordings. Tim now orchestrates and conducts, working with orchestras including Manchester Camerata, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia.
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