Wachet auf (Sleepers, Awake) (string trio – violin, viola, cello)

Title: Wachet auf, ruft uns die stimme

Composer: J. S. Bach, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin; Viola; Cello

Printout: 8 pages

Note: The actual lyrics of this chorale are Zion hört die wächter singen, but it is more commonly known as Wachet auf, or  Sleepers, Awake. It is appropriate for performance during Advent and is also frequently requested for weddings. The violin part is 3 pages, with page turn cues to facilitate turns. The chorale theme is played by the viola.