"Ave Maria" for Cello Duet. Time signature 4/4 - Key concert Bb Major (single parts included) .
"Ellens dritter Gesang" ("Ellens Gesang III", D. 839, Op. 52, No. 6, 1825), in English: "Ellen's Third Song", was composed by Franz Schubert in 1825 as part of his Op. 52, a setting of seven songs from Walter Scott's popular narrative poem The Lady of the Lake.
It is one of Schubert's most popular works. Beyond the song as originally composed by Schubert, it is often performed and recorded by many singers (Joan Baez, Stevie Wonder, José Carreras, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Barbra Streisand and many more) under the title "Ave Maria".

The Serenade from the Petite Suite by Alexander Borodin, originally for piano, is here arranged for cello duet. This lively tune is well suited to string instruments, and the pulsing rhythmic accompaniment works well as pizzicato. For less advanced players, double stops can be simplified or eliminated, and some parts can be taken down an octave.

Your students will enjoy this collection of 24 songs for Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving and Halloween. Included are familiar favorites as well as lesser known gems. These exciting new arrangements for two cellos include a melody cello part and an accompaniment cello part. Also included are twelve original mash-ups for two cellos violas. Ten of the melody lines extend briefly into fourth position. The accompanying part remains mainly in first position. but has some difficult passagework and chords. Simplified accompaniments have also been included for the more difficult ones. Cello students can use this book along with violin and viola students to play cello/violin and cello/viola duets, as the musical selections are in the same key. Each piece includes an historical introduction. This is a new approach to holiday music making.