String Quartet Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1857982
Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Anderson Branco. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Christian, Easter, Praise & Worship, Spiritual. 7 pages. Anderson Branco #1417670. Published by Anderson Branco (A0.1857982).
**Were You There — String Quartet with Piano (Sheet Music)** Traditional Spiritual (arranged)
Bring depth, reverence, and emotional impact to your ensemble with this expressive arrangement of *Were You There* for **string quartet and piano**. Created for performers seeking a meaningful sacred work, this setting transforms the timeless spiritual into a cinematic and deeply reflective musical experience.
Designed for intermediate to advanced ensembles, the arrangement features rich harmonic textures, expressive string writing, and a supportive, atmospheric piano accompaniment. Each instrument contributes to the unfolding narrative, moving from quiet introspection to powerful climactic moments that capture the gravity and emotion of the text behind the music.
The interplay between strings and piano allows for dynamic contrast and expressive phrasing, giving performers the opportunity to shape the story with nuance and musical sensitivity. The result is a compelling performance piece that resonates strongly with audiences.
Ideal for **Easter services, Passion Week programs, church concerts, recitals, and sacred performances**, this arrangement offers a unique blend of traditional spiritual character and contemporary musical depth.
**Features** Score for String Quartet and Piano Individual parts included for each instrument (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Piano) Suitable for intermediate–advanced ensembles Expressive, reverent, and cinematic style Clear, professional engraving for confident rehearsal and performance
This arrangement of *Were You There* provides a powerful addition to sacred ensemble repertoire, allowing performers to communicate a profound story through rich textures, expressive dynamics, and heartfelt musical storytelling.
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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String Quartet Cello, Piano, Viola, Violin - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1857982
Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Anderson Branco. This edition: pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Christian, Easter, Praise & Worship, Spiritual. 7 pages. Anderson Branco #1417670. Published by Anderson Branco (A0.1857982).
**Were You There — String Quartet with Piano (Sheet Music)** Traditional Spiritual (arranged)
Bring depth, reverence, and emotional impact to your ensemble with this expressive arrangement of *Were You There* for **string quartet and piano**. Created for performers seeking a meaningful sacred work, this setting transforms the timeless spiritual into a cinematic and deeply reflective musical experience.
Designed for intermediate to advanced ensembles, the arrangement features rich harmonic textures, expressive string writing, and a supportive, atmospheric piano accompaniment. Each instrument contributes to the unfolding narrative, moving from quiet introspection to powerful climactic moments that capture the gravity and emotion of the text behind the music.
The interplay between strings and piano allows for dynamic contrast and expressive phrasing, giving performers the opportunity to shape the story with nuance and musical sensitivity. The result is a compelling performance piece that resonates strongly with audiences.
Ideal for **Easter services, Passion Week programs, church concerts, recitals, and sacred performances**, this arrangement offers a unique blend of traditional spiritual character and contemporary musical depth.
**Features** Score for String Quartet and Piano Individual parts included for each instrument (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Piano) Suitable for intermediate–advanced ensembles Expressive, reverent, and cinematic style Clear, professional engraving for confident rehearsal and performance
This arrangement of *Were You There* provides a powerful addition to sacred ensemble repertoire, allowing performers to communicate a profound story through rich textures, expressive dynamics, and heartfelt musical storytelling.
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) w/ Piano
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