Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Anderson Branco. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Christian, Easter, Praise & Worship, Spiritual. 8 pages. Anderson Branco #1427326. Published by Anderson Branco (A0.1867922).
Were You There — Easy String Quintet (Sheet Music)
Bring a moment of reflection and depth to your ensemble with this easy string quintet arrangement of Were You There. Designed for beginner to early-intermediate players, this accessible setting transforms the traditional spiritual into a warm, expressive performance piece that is both approachable and musically meaningful.
Carefully arranged with simplified rhythms, comfortable ranges, and balanced voicing, this edition allows developing ensembles to focus on tone, blend, and musical expression. Each instrument contributes to the overall texture, creating a rich, cohesive sound while remaining easy to learn and rehearse.
The music unfolds with a quiet, reverent character, building naturally in intensity while maintaining clarity and simplicity. This makes it an ideal choice for Easter services, school ensembles, church performances, student recitals, and educational settings, where both musical growth and emotional connection are important.
Features Easy string quintet arrangement (2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) Accessible for beginner to early-intermediate ensembles Balanced and supportive writing for all parts Expressive, reverent style ideal for Easter and sacred performances Clear, professional engraving for easy rehearsal
This arrangement offers a beautiful way for developing ensembles to experience a powerful traditional melody while building confidence, ensemble skills, and expressive playing.
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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Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Anderson Branco. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Christian, Easter, Praise & Worship, Spiritual. 8 pages. Anderson Branco #1427326. Published by Anderson Branco (A0.1867922).
Were You There — Easy String Quintet (Sheet Music)
Bring a moment of reflection and depth to your ensemble with this easy string quintet arrangement of Were You There. Designed for beginner to early-intermediate players, this accessible setting transforms the traditional spiritual into a warm, expressive performance piece that is both approachable and musically meaningful.
Carefully arranged with simplified rhythms, comfortable ranges, and balanced voicing, this edition allows developing ensembles to focus on tone, blend, and musical expression. Each instrument contributes to the overall texture, creating a rich, cohesive sound while remaining easy to learn and rehearse.
The music unfolds with a quiet, reverent character, building naturally in intensity while maintaining clarity and simplicity. This makes it an ideal choice for Easter services, school ensembles, church performances, student recitals, and educational settings, where both musical growth and emotional connection are important.
Features Easy string quintet arrangement (2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) Accessible for beginner to early-intermediate ensembles Balanced and supportive writing for all parts Expressive, reverent style ideal for Easter and sacred performances Clear, professional engraving for easy rehearsal
This arrangement offers a beautiful way for developing ensembles to experience a powerful traditional melody while building confidence, ensemble skills, and expressive playing.
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: Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) - Easy String Quintet w/Chord Symbols
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