By Cuthbert Harris. Composed by Cuthbert Harris. Arranged by Andrew Lamb. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Wedding. 31 pages. Andrew Lamb #1236449. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1670868).
This elegant string quartet arrangement of Voluntary by English composer Cuthbert Harris (1870–1932) brings a timeless organ work to life for four-part chamber ensemble. Originally composed as a reflective piece for church services, this adaptation retains the expressive depth and lyrical phrasing of Harris’s writing while making it accessible to string players.
Instrumentation & Parts Included:
Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Violoncello (Cello)
Level of Difficulty: Medium
This arrangement is well-suited for intermediate to advanced ensembles, offering expressive phrasing, moderate technical demands, and rich harmonic textures. The piece provides an excellent opportunity for musicians to develop ensemble balance, dynamic control, and lyrical playing.
Composer Background:
Cuthbert Harris was a distinguished English organist, composer, and educator active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A Doctor of Music (Durham University) and Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, he held prominent church positions and contributed significantly to pedagogical music. His works, including organ voluntaries, choral pieces, and instructional studies, remain valued in both liturgical and educational settings.
About the Voluntary Form:
A voluntary is a traditional genre of organ music performed before or after church services. Often beginning with a solemn, lyrical introduction and transitioning into a more elaborate section, voluntaries were historically improvised before evolving into structured compositions. Harris’s Voluntary exemplifies this style, blending expressive melodies with refined counterpoint.
Performance & Use:
Ideal for concert performances, recitals, or special events Suitable for weddings, memorial services, or formal ceremonies A valuable addition to chamber music repertoire for amateur and professional quartets
This arrangement preserves the graceful character of Harris’s original while adapting it seamlessly for strings, offering a fresh interpretation of a late Romantic-era gem.
Perfect for ensembles seeking a sophisticated, expressive work with both technical and musical depth.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
By Cuthbert Harris. Composed by Cuthbert Harris. Arranged by Andrew Lamb. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Wedding. 31 pages. Andrew Lamb #1236449. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1670868).
This elegant string quartet arrangement of Voluntary by English composer Cuthbert Harris (1870–1932) brings a timeless organ work to life for four-part chamber ensemble. Originally composed as a reflective piece for church services, this adaptation retains the expressive depth and lyrical phrasing of Harris’s writing while making it accessible to string players.
Instrumentation & Parts Included:
Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Violoncello (Cello)
Level of Difficulty: Medium
This arrangement is well-suited for intermediate to advanced ensembles, offering expressive phrasing, moderate technical demands, and rich harmonic textures. The piece provides an excellent opportunity for musicians to develop ensemble balance, dynamic control, and lyrical playing.
Composer Background:
Cuthbert Harris was a distinguished English organist, composer, and educator active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A Doctor of Music (Durham University) and Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, he held prominent church positions and contributed significantly to pedagogical music. His works, including organ voluntaries, choral pieces, and instructional studies, remain valued in both liturgical and educational settings.
About the Voluntary Form:
A voluntary is a traditional genre of organ music performed before or after church services. Often beginning with a solemn, lyrical introduction and transitioning into a more elaborate section, voluntaries were historically improvised before evolving into structured compositions. Harris’s Voluntary exemplifies this style, blending expressive melodies with refined counterpoint.
Performance & Use:
Ideal for concert performances, recitals, or special events Suitable for weddings, memorial services, or formal ceremonies A valuable addition to chamber music repertoire for amateur and professional quartets
This arrangement preserves the graceful character of Harris’s original while adapting it seamlessly for strings, offering a fresh interpretation of a late Romantic-era gem.
Perfect for ensembles seeking a sophisticated, expressive work with both technical and musical depth.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Preview: Cuthbert HARRIS | Closing Voluntary | for String Quartet
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