Kaffeehausmusik (ComboCom flexible series)

7 arrangements with parts in C, Bb, and Eb, a bass part, plus piano

A touch of melancholy, a bit of nostalgia, and enough schmaltz to keep the music audible over the clattering coffee cups: that’s “Kaffeehausmusik”, a style known and loved for a hundred years. Here young ensembles in particular will find welcome alternatives to classical literature. Pieces such as “ Fraulein Gerda ” and “Mir tut Ruth gut” will add color and variety to every occasion. But even without an audience they’re fun to play. The pieces are arranged for melody 1 (voice, violin, flute etc.), melody 2 (voice, violin, flute etc.), piano and bass, with suggestions for percussion accompaniment.

The choice of instruments may vary; the only obligatory parts are Melody I (sung or played) and the Piano part, which can be replaced as need be by another melody instrument (e.g. a guitar). Melody II can join in, but it doesn't have to. The ensemble can be rounded off with bass (the part is written out) and drums (suggested patterns).

Table of Contents:

• Ich bin von Kopf bis Fuss auf Liebe eingestellt
  
• Falling in Love again (Can't help it)
  
• Das Fraulein Gerda / Miss Gerda
  
• Le temps des cercises / Cherry season
  
• Ich steh`mit Ruth gut / I'm well of with Ruth
  
• Humoreske / Humoresque
  
• La Paloma
  
• Russischer Tango / Russian Tango
  

Publisher:	Bärenreiter
Composer/Author:	Various
Arranger/Editor:	Breig, Berthold
Catalog Number:	BA7661