Jingle Bells (String Quartet)
Violin, Viola, Cello Normal
$14.00
Performance Video
Difficulty: Normal
14 Pages
Key Information
- Instrument 3
- ViolinViolaCello
- Pages
- 14
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Type
- 4 Staves
- Instrumentation
- Ensemble
- Lyrics
- Not included
- Chord
- Not included
- Instrument
- Violin, Viola, Cello
- Pages
- 14
- Difficulty
- Normal
- Type
- 4 Staves
- Instrumentation
- Ensemble
- Lyrics
- Not included
- Chord
- Not included
Description
“Jingle Bells” is a beloved American Christmas carol that has become a worldwide holiday classic. Despite its universal association with Christmas, the song has its roots in the Thanksgiving holiday.
Composed for Thanksgiving The song was originally titled “The One Horse Open Sleigh” and was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857. Pierpont, an American composer, wrote the song for a Thanksgiving celebration at his brother’s church in Savannah, Georgia. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a winter sleigh ride, complete with jingling bells and a festive atmosphere.
A Change of Seasons Over time, the song’s association with Thanksgiving faded, and it became more closely linked with Christmas. The cheerful and festive nature of the lyrics, combined with the catchy melody, made it a perfect fit for the holiday season.
A Global Phenomenon Today, “Jingle Bells” is one of the most recognizable and beloved Christmas songs in the world. It has been translated into numerous languages and is a staple of holiday celebrations around the globe.
Adapted for String Quartet
Score & Individual Parts
$14.00
Description
“Jingle Bells” is a beloved American Christmas carol that has become a worldwide holiday classic. Despite its universal association with Christmas, the song has its roots in the Thanksgiving holiday.
Composed for Thanksgiving The song was originally titled “The One Horse Open Sleigh” and was written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857. Pierpont, an American composer, wrote the song for a Thanksgiving celebration at his brother’s church in Savannah, Georgia. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a winter sleigh ride, complete with jingling bells and a festive atmosphere.
A Change of Seasons Over time, the song’s association with Thanksgiving faded, and it became more closely linked with Christmas. The cheerful and festive nature of the lyrics, combined with the catchy melody, made it a perfect fit for the holiday season.
A Global Phenomenon Today, “Jingle Bells” is one of the most recognizable and beloved Christmas songs in the world. It has been translated into numerous languages and is a staple of holiday celebrations around the globe.
Adapted for String Quartet
Score & Individual Parts