Welcome to the Treasure Cove Music Catalog!

We serve Instrumentalists with the music they want for gigs, concerts, and church use.

Our specialty is instrumental arrangements of hymns and sacred music.

This is the place where Instrumentalists can find truly fun, creative and beautiful sacred arrangements for solo playing, small ensembles, or church orchestras.

 

Index:

Sacred/Hymns for Duet, Small Ensemble or Church Orchestral Ensemble

New for Easter: Christ Arose!/Crown Him With Many Crowns

New for Lent/Maunday Thursday/Good Friday: What Wondrous Love Is This?

I Have Found a Friend in Jesus (He’s the Lily of the Valley)

I Love to Tell the Story

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

Pachelbel’s Canon In D/Seek Ye First

Praise Him! Medley

This Is My Father’s World

There Is a Place of Quiet Rest

Sacred/Hymns for the Instrumental Soloist

Alleluia Theme and Variations

Amazing Grace

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Lead On, O King Eternal

Nearer, Still Nearer

Seek Ye First/Pachelbel’s Canon in D

There Is a Balm in Gilead (in the setting of San Saens’s "The Swan")

There Is A Place of Quiet Rest

Classical and Folk Music for the String Orchestra

Morgan Sang (Song of the Morning)

Ode to Joy (with violin solo)

Pop! Goes the Weasel

Classical and Folk Music for Small Ensembles

Joplin Rags

Morgan Sang

Ode to Joy

Pop! Goes the Weasel

Tarentella

Turkey For Three (Turkey in the Straw)

Piano Duets for Beginners

At the Carnival

Boogie for Two

Christmas Music for the Soloist

I Saw Three Ships/Good Christian Men Rejoice

Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming

Rejoice! A Christmas Medley (Messiah and Joy to the World)

Christmas Music for the Small Ensemble

Christmas Folio

Ding Dong Merrily on High

I Saw Three Ships/Good Christian Men Rejoice!

Jingle Bells

 

Sacred/Hymns FOR SMALL ENSEMBLES

AND CHURCH ORCHESTRAS

New For Lent and Easter:

 

What Wondrous Love Is This?/Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Written for a Lenten Concert Series, this is very contemplative and ethereal. The tunes are intertwined. Easy clarinet/flute part, some easy double stops in viola.

#WWLCLVLA Clarinet and Viola……………………………….…..$7.00

#WWLFVLA Flute and Viola……………………………………….$7.00

#WWLVCEL Violin and Cello………………………………………$7.00

 

 

Christ Arose!/Crown HimWithManyCrowns

A wonderful, celebratory medley for Easter morning! This arrangement is in the keys of B-flat and D, with some sixteenth note runs in the Flute part; Violin part is all in first position; Violin I (in version for two violins) includes sixteenth note runs and third position.

#EASTERFVCP Flute, Violin, Cello (opt.) & Piano………………….…$15.00

#EASTERV2CP Violin I & II, Cello (opt.) & Piano…………………….$15.00

 

Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee

 Very lively and upbeat, this arrangement is like a miniature of the last movement of Beethoven’s ninth symphony, from which this hymn derives its melody. This arrangement includes a somewhat challenging violin solo with double stops. Church Orchestra note: In the event that you do not have a violinist capable of the solo part, the top notes (melody notes) can be played alone by either a violinist or a flutist.

#JOYSQ String Quartet…………………………………...………$18.00

#JOYFSQ Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello………………….….……….$18.00

#JOY2VCP 2 Violins, Cello & Piano…………………….……..…..$18.00

#JOYVCLP Violin, Clarinet & Piano……………………...………..$15.00

#JOYVCLP Violin, Clarinet, Cello……………………….…………$15.00

#JOYCHRCHORCH Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano (Viola and Clarinet double), Piano……………………………..………$40.00

 

This Is My Father’s World

Very lush with lots of counterpoint, this arrangement for 3 violins and piano is fairly easy. Violin I makes use of third position while the other parts use only first position. Violin I may be played by flute if desired.

#FW3VLNP 3 Violins and Piano……………………………………….$15.00

 

Pachelbel’s Canon in D/Seek Ye First

This arrangement interweaves Pachelbel’s Canon in D with the tune "Seek Ye First." This version uses the original Canon in D (not simplified), with appropriate changes made for flute. Most, though not all, of the Canon is included in this arrangement.

#SEEK2FCVP 2 Flutes, Clarinet, Violin & Piano………….………..$15.00

#SEEK4VP 4 Violins and Piano…………………………….………$15.00

#SEEKCHRCHORCH 2 Flutes, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, & Piano…..$15.00

#SEEKORCH Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Trombone, Violin I & II, Cello, & Piano……………………………………………………………………………..$40.00

Praise Him! Medley

If you’re looking for something fun and lively to play, this is it! This medley uses the two hymns "Praise the Lord with Joyful Sound" and "Praise Him, Praise Him, Jesus Our Blessed Redeemer." For the intermediate or advanced musician.

#PRAISHMCVP Clarinet, Violin, Cello (opt.) and Piano..….……...$18.00

#PRAISHMVVC Violin, Viola and Cello ……...…………………..……$15.00

#PRAISHM2VP Violin I & II, Cello & Piano…………………………$15.00

#PRAISHM2VC Violin I & II and Cello………………………………..$12.00

#PRAISHMVFCP Violin, Flute, Cello (opt.) and Piano……………..$18.00

 

 

I Love to Tell the Story

There is an unexpected twist to this arrangement! While it starts out as the traditional, familiar flowing melody, it ends up in a quick 6/8. It will make your audience want to go out and "Tell the Story!"

#LOV2TVCLCP Violin, Clarinet, Cello (optional) and Piano……$15.00

#LOV2TVVLACP Violin, Viola, Cello (optional) and Piano………..$18.00

#LOV2TFCCP Flute, Clarinet, Cello and Piano…………………..$18.00

#LOVE2TFVLACP Flute, Viola, Cello and Piano………………………$18.00

 

 

There Is a Place of Quiet Rest

This arrangement is meditative, full of lush harmoniesand counterpoint. Intermediate level.


#QUIETVVLAP Violin, Viola, Cello and Piano……………….…..$15.00

#QUIETFCPC Flute, Clarinet, Cello and Piano………………..$15.00

#QUIETFVLACP Flute, Viola, Cello and Piano……………….…..$15.00

#QUIETFVCP Flute, Violin, Cello and Piano……………………$15.00

 

 

I Have Found A Friend in Jesus

(He’s The Lily of the Valley)

This arrangement was written for two young brothers to play for church. One violinist plays the melody while the other plays a fiddle-like part using open strings. Very lively and fun! Perfect for an offertory: just under 2 minutes. Easy. Also available: scored for flute, violin and piano.

#LILY2VP 2 Violins & Piano………………………………..……..….$8.00

#LILYFVP Flute, Violin and Piano…………………………………..$8.00

 

 

Alleluia, Sing to Jesus/Jesus What a Friend for Sinners

Full of counterpoint, this arrangement can be played as a duo when there is no pianist or cellist handy! This arrangement is of medium difficulty: key of G for clarinet, key of F for violin with third position.

#ALLELUCVCP Violin, Clarinet, Cello & Piano…………………………$15.00

#ALLELUCV Violin & Clarinet…………………………………………….$8.00

 

 

Come, Christians Join to Sing!

This celebratory arrangement for two violins and piano is fairly easy, in the keys of G and C. Violin I has some third position.

#COMECHR2VP 2 Violins and Piano……………………………………..$9.00

 

SACRED/HYMNS FOR THE SOLOIST

Amazing Grace

Written to bring to mind the sound of bagpipes, this solo starts simply, and gradually builds with each verse, adding double, triple and quadruple stops.

#AMAZV Solo Violin……………………………………………..……$6.50

#AMAZVLA Solo Viola………………………………………………...…$6.50

 

 

Alleluia!

Based on the traditional chorus, this theme and variations for flute with piano accompaniment is fairly difficult.

#ALLELUIAF Flute and Piano………………………………………….$6.50

 

Lead On, O King Eternal

Written in the setting of Schubert’s "March Militaire", this arrangement is of medium difficulty in that it incorporates octaves and double stops. Fun to play!

#LEADVP Violin with piano accompaniment………………………$7.00


Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Lively and fun, this arrangement is full of syncopation!

#FOUNTCLP Clarinet and Piano……………………………………..$7.00

#FOUNTVP Violin and Piano ………………………………………..$7.00

#FOUNTFP Flute and Piano…………………………………………$7.00

#FOUNTOP Oboe and Piano…………………………………………$7.00

 

There Is A Balm in Gilead

Fairly simple, yet beautiful, the arrangement combines San Saen’s "The Swan" with this hymn of healing.

#BALMCEL Cello and Piano…………………………….…………..$7.00

#BALMVLA Viola and Piano………………………………….…..….$7.00

#BALMTROM Trombone and Piano………………………………….$7.00

#BALMV Violin and Piano………………………………………..$7.00

#BALMFL Flute and Piano…………………………………………$7.00

 

 

Nearer, Still Nearer

This arrangement is not difficult, yet it is creative and has lush harmonies. It is thoroughly enjoyable to play, as well as to hear.

#NEARERF Flute and Piano………………………………………..…..$7.00

#NEARERCLA Clarinet and Piano…………………………………….….$7.00

#NEARERV Violin and Piano………………………………………..…$7.00

#NEARERVLA Viola and Piano…………………………………………..$7.00

#NEARERCEL Cello and Piano…………………………………………...$7.00

#NEARERTRO Trombone and Piano…………………………………...$7.00


CLASSICAL AND FOLK MUSIC FOR THE STRING
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ORCHESTRA

Pop! Goes the Weasel

This piece was written for the Kent Valley Music & Arts Festival in Washington State in 1984. Since then it has been played at various festivals and music schools, including the Delaware Chamber Music Festival in Ohio and the Merit Music Program in Chicago. It’s a lot of fun! Violin I, some 3rd position/Violin II, 1st position/ Viola, easy/ Cello, easy.

#POPORCH String Orchestra…………………………………………$45.00

6 Violin I, 6 Violin II, 3 Viola, 3 ‘Cello, 1 String Bass

 

 

Morgan Sang ("Song of the Morning")

This piece was originally written for students at the Merit Music Program in Chicago, and it was an instant hit with them. It was then performed by the string orchestra at the Delaware Chamber Music Festival in Ohio, and enthusiastically received by students, teachers, and audience! All in 1st position, in keys of D and G, this piece is cute and upbeat.

#MSORCH String Orchestra…………………………$45.00

6 Violin I, 6 Violin II, 3 Viola, 3 ‘Cello, 1 String Bass

 

 

Ode to Joy

Performed at the Delaware Chamber Music Festival in Ohio (which is in part supported by the American String Teachers Association), this arrangement of themes from Beethoven’s ninth symphony was enthusiastically received by students, teachers and audience! This version is different in that it incorporates the "common folk" section as well as the main "ode to joy" theme.

#JOYORCH String Orchestra with Solo Violin…………….$50.00

1 Solo Violin, 4 Violin I, 4 Violin II, 3 Viola, 3 Cello, 1 Bass

 

 

Classical and Folk

compositions and ARRANGEMENTS for

small ensembles

Ode to Joy

This arrangement was originally written for a wedding recessional. It is a miniature of the finale of Beethoven’s Ninth, complete with the "Common folk" section. Very lively, full of double and triple stops in the first violin part.

#JOYSQ String Quartet………………………………….……..…$18.00

#JOYFSQ Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello………………….…….….….$18.00

#JOY2VCP 2 Violins, Cello & Piano………………………………..$18.00

#JOYVCLP Violin, Clarinet & Piano……………………..………..$18.00

#JOYVCLP Violin, Clarinet, Cello…………………………………$18.00

 

Joplin Rags

This arrangement puts together "The Easy Winners" and "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin. Fun gig arrangement, and also fun for students. Very easy piano accompaniment.

#JOPRCLVCP Clarinet, Violin, Cello and Piano……………….…$15.00

#JOPR2VCP 2 Violins, Cello and Piano……………………………$15.00

#JOPRVVLACP Violin, Viola, Cello and Piano………..….………$15.00

 

Tarentella, by Cherlyn Marie Johnson

This piece was written for the Delaware Chamber Music Festival in Ohio, and was premiered by the string faculty. It was an instant success, as the audience loved it! This piece truly is a crowd-pleaser, upbeat in nature and fun to play. Fairly difficult first violin part.

#TARSQ String Quartet……………………………………..$18.00

 

Morgan Sang ("Song of the Morning") by Cherlyn Marie Johnson

This piece was originally written for students at the Merit Music Program in Chicago, and it was an instant hit with them. It was then performed by the string orchestra at the Delaware Chamber Music Festival in Ohio, and enthusiastically received by students, teachers, and audience! All in 1st position, in keys of D and G, this piece is cute and upbeat.

#MSSQ String Quartet…………………………………………$20.00

 

 

Turkey For Three

A fun version of "Turkey in the Straw!" First violin has melody on first verse, then melody is spread around on second verse. All in first position, the first violin part is easy, the second violin part is very easy, and the piano part is very easy.

#TURK2VP 2 Violins & Piano…………………………………….$12.00

 

Pop! Goes the Weasel

This piece was written for the Kent Valley Music & Arts Festival in Washington State in 1984. Since then it has been played at various festivals and music schools, including the Delaware Chamber Music Festival in Ohio and the Merit Music Program in Chicago. It’s a lot of fun! First Violin, some 3rd position/Violin II, 1st position/ Viola, easy/ Cello, easy.

#POPSQ String Quartet…………………………………………………$20.00

 

 

Piano Duets

For Beginners

Ever have trouble getting your students to practice? Try having a "Fun with Friends" month or two where students team up with other students for duets and chamber music! Sometimes it’s hard to find fun, musical pieces for piano four-hands that are suitable for beginners. "At the Carnival" and "Boogie for Two" were written with this in mind: in the key of C, and very simple, yet fun! Students have thoroughly enjoyed these pieces!


At the Carnival by Cherlyn Marie Johnson

#CARN2P Piano Four-Hands………………………………………$3.50

Boogie for Two by Cherlyn Marie Johnson

#BOOGI2P Piano Four-hands……………………………………..$3.50

 

 

CHRISTMAS MUSIC FOR THE SOLOIST

Rejoice! A Christmas Medley

This arrangement uses excerpts from Handel’s "Messiah," ending with a rousing rendition of "Joy to the World!" This is a fun and challenging arrangement for the more advanced player.

#REJOICEVP Solo Violin with piano accompaniment……………$7.00

#REJOICEVLAP Solo Viola with piano accompaniment ………..$7.00

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I Saw Three Ships/Good Christian Men Rejoice

Full of energy & fun, with a celtic feel!

#3SHIPVP Violin with piano accompaniment…………….……$7.00

#3SHIPCLP Clarinet with piano accompaniment……………….$7.00

#3SHIPFP Flute with piano accompaniment…………………...$7.00

Lo, How A Rose E’re Blooming

This arrangement begins in simplicity, then builds with arpeggios and double stops (string instruments). This piece is wonderfully effective in a large room.

Solo Violin…………………………………………………….………$6.50

Solo Viola………………………………………………………..……$6.50

Solo Flute……………………………………………………………..$6.50

CHRISTMAS MUSIC FOR SMALL ENSEMBLES

 

 

I Saw Three Ships/Good Christian Men Rejoice

This arrangement is full of fun and energy, and has a celtic feel! Great gig piece!

#3SHIPVCLC Violin/Clarinet/Cello………………....………..…….$15.00

#3SHIPVVLAC Violin/Viola/Cello …….………………………………$15.00

Jingle Bells

Fun and upbeat! The violin II, cello and piano parts can be played by beginning players. In the key of D. Easy, yet sure to please your audience!

#JING2VCP 2 Violins, Cello (opt.) and piano …….……….…...$6.00

 

Ding Dong Merrily on High

Open fifths in the cello line and lots of counterpoint throughout make this cheery arrangement lots of fun to play! Fairly easy, key of G.

#DINGCLVC Clarinet, Violin and Cello……………………….……$12.00

#DING2VC 2 Violins (or 2 Flutes) and Cello…………….…….$12.00

#DINGFVC Flute, Violin and Cello………………………………...$12.00

 

 

Christmas Folio including: I Saw 3 Ships/Good Christian Men Rejoice, Jingle Bells and Ding Dong Merrily On High

#DINGFOLIO 2 Violins and Cello…………………………………$18.00