Highland/Etling String Quartet Series: Set 4: String Quartet Score & Parts
Arr. Margaret Sanfilippo
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A four volume collection of arrangements from grade 3 string quartets. Contains music from the Baroque and Classical eras as well as folk melodies and Christmas carols. A great way to introduce young string players to chamber music playing. Titles: Themes from "Peer Gynt", Greig * Marcia Alla Turca, Beethoven * Waltz, Gounod * Deutsche Tanze, Schubert * Mazurka, Mlynarski * Pomp and Circumstance, Elgar.
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Series:
Highland/Etling String Quartet Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
48
SKU:
00-PK-0000156
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About the Arranger: Margaret Sanfilippo
Margaret Sanfilippo has built a reputation as a skilled arranger for young string ensembles, with a particular gift for making standard repertoire accessible without sacrificing musical integrity. Her work across the Highland/Etling String Quartet Series demonstrates a deep understanding of what young players need: clear voicing, idiomatic writing for each instrument, and arrangements that respect the original compositions while fitting comfortably under developing hands.
Why we love this
This collection pulls from genuine masterworks without pretension, giving young quartets a real foundation in ensemble playing. Sanfilippo's arrangements preserve the character of each piece, whether Grieg's brooding Peer Gynt themes or Elgar's pageantry, while keeping the technical demands realistic for grade 3 players. The mix of Baroque, Classical, folk, and holiday music makes this a practical go-to across the calendar year.
What to expect
A tasteful survey of beloved classical and folk melodies rendered intimate and conversational. These pieces invite the string quartet to speak with its own voice rather than imitate a larger ensemble, creating warmth and clarity even at the entry level.
Who it's for
Young string quartets at the intermediate level who are ready to explore chamber music literature beyond method book duets. Groups preparing for festival competitions or those seeking varied concert repertoire will find accessible arrangements of recognizable works that maintain musical substance.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic line across all four parts rather than letting the first violin dominate; these arrangements deliberately distribute memorable material throughout the texture.
- Take time establishing intonation before rehearsing through entire pieces; the grade 3 level assumes secure tuning fundamentals are in place.
- Attend to phrase shaping within each movement; even short folk arrangements benefit from subtle dynamic contours that prevent the performance from sounding mechanical.
How to use it
Build an entire chamber concert around themed programming: pair the Peer Gynt excerpt with other Grieg selections, or program the Christmas carols alongside other seasonal works. Festival circuits particularly reward the stylistic range here, allowing a single quartet to demonstrate versatility across Baroque, Classical, and nineteenth-century vocabulary.
Skills your students will build
- Balance and blend across four independent lines
- Baroque and Classical era style characteristics
- Sustained intonation during longer held notes and phrase endings
- Part independence and awareness of ensemble texture
- Stylistic contrast between dance forms (waltz, mazurka, march) and lyrical movements