A fun, challenging arrangement for four cellos, preferably five if you can find a fifth cellist. Originally for voice and piano, this version also has elements of Berlioz' and Liszt's orchestral adaptations.

Cellos 1-4 each take one of the vocal "parts"
Cello 1: the narrator
Cello 2: the son
Cello 3: the Erlkonig
Cello 4: the father

The accompanying parts are passed around among the players, so nobody is playing endless triplets. Parts 1-4 all get the melody and the opening "horse" theme.

All parts go into treble clef. All parts are difficult, but parts 4 and 5 are easier than the others.

This arrangement of Coldplay's Viva la Vida for cello ensemble was originally created for a Boulder Cello Project collaboration with Chase the Music. An 11-page score and four separate two-page cello parts are included. It can be played by groups as small as a quartet and works best with at least two cellists per part.

The thick texture of a cello ensemble is offset with driving articulated rhythms to bring vibrant energy to this piece that can only be offered by strings. In concert settings, optionally add driving bass drum quarter notes throughout, slightly ahead of the beat. Duration is approximately 4:05 at the indicated tempo.

An epic arrangement of a holiday classic co-arranged and performed by YouTube cello sensation, That Cello Guy. Having performed with everyone from Hans Zimmer to Nelly to Carrie Underwood, That Cello Guy has partnered up with film composer, Chad Rehmann, to create this magical arrangement. The octet is just under 4 minutes long and is an easy way to either showcase your cello program or perform with a visiting artist or teacher as soloist. This piece was featured in the Lifetime Christmas film, Christmas Arrangement and released on Grey Duck Records. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/greyduckrecords/ This is a 2018 Holiday Contest Entry.