This beloved contemporary song by BRENDAN GRAHAM and ROLF LOVLAND is arranged as an instrumental duet (for CELLO solo with PIANO accompaniment). The beautiful, lyrical style of this instrumental piece creates a peaceful, endearing atmosphere. The audio sample begins in measure 14 at the beginning of the chorus.

This arrangement is written in the key of C major. The range for the CELLO is from the second G below middle C to the first D above (G2 to D4).


The purchase price includes these printing options:
1. a grand staff (3 pages) with both parts on each page
2. solo part for the CELLO (1 page)

This classic inspirational song is a favorite selection for Christian worship services and weddings as well as for anniversary and Valentine's Day celebrations.

Colin Kirkpatrick?s Sanctusfor cello and piano is a lyrical, elegiac melody that reflects the spirit of abygone age. The musical language istonal but chromatic and has proved a popular item at cello recitals where it?sbeen played. The piano shares some of the melodic material with the cello andthe music evokes peace and tranquility; there?s a brief yet passionate passagenear the middle of the piece before the music returns to the quite place whereit began. Some sections of the cello part are written in the tenor clef and therange goes into the fourth position, though the note A5 appears once. This workwould make an excellent addition to a cello recital. The score (piano andcello) and the solo cello part are presented in a single 7-page PDF file. (Duration:03:07)

Scott Joplin is celebrated as the United States? first well-known black composer, making his name as a writer of piano rags. His life was a constant struggle with adversity, and Joplin died relatively young in 1917, at the dawn of the recording age. Few remembered Joplin?s music until a revival in the 1970s brought The Entertainer and others to the world?s attention. Nowadays Scott Joplin has taken his rightful place in the gallery of great American composers.

The Rags included in this collection are, The Entertainer, The Maple Leaf Rag, The Easy Winners, The Elite Syncopations and The Favorite.

They have been arranged as solos for one Cello with piano accompaniment, and include all sections of the original compositions. You will download one pdf file that contains both 22 pages of piano score and the 10 page solo part. These pieces are suitable for players at an intermediate and advanced intermediate level. Musicians will find these Ragtime solos ideal for formal and informal performances, light and fun, yet still a serious and vitally important part of the American musical heritage. The overall performance time for all five is around 25 minutes.

Teachers will enjoy using these arrangements as a fun way to help with phrasing, syncopated rhythms and light articulation.

Click on the YouTube link to see and hear samples from the collection. There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Arranged here as a duet for cello and piano, "Salut d'Amour" is classic Elgar. His music conjures a mood of timeless grace and elegance, with its memorable melody that is luxurious, sweeping and transcendent of time. Also known as "Love's Greeting" and "Hello, Love," this music is recommended for weddings (as a prelude, unity candle music, a bridal march or bridesmaid processional) as well as recitals and concerts. 9 pages of music (that includes a separate two-page pullout cello part). Key: G major.

The Wedding Album is a collection of four beautiful and timeless wedding favourites, arranged for Solo Cello with Piano accompaniment. Whether for that Special Day, for a recital, or for your own entertainment, these arrangements are ideal for players at an intermediate level or higher. The 24-page file includes the piano accompaniments and the separate solo parts at the end.

Ave Maria was written by Franz Schubert in 1825 as the sixth song in his song cycle based on Walter Scott?s poem The Lady of the Lake. It is perhaps the best known of all his melodies, adapted for piano by Franz Liszt, and for orchestra many times since. It is often sung with the Latin lyrics of the Catholic hymn of the same name and has been heard everywhere from the Disney movie Fantasia to the funeral of J.F. Kennedy.

The Bridal March was written by Richard Wagner in 1850, scored for orchestra and chorus, and opening the third act of his opera, Lohingren. It is best known in the English-speaking world as "Here Comes the Bride". Queen Victoria?s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, and its popularity has endured ever since.

The Prince of Denmark?s March is better known nowadays as the Trumpet Voluntary and is often used in wedding ceremonies. It was in fact written for organ, with the melody played on the"trumpet stop". Written around 1700, for many years this piece was mistakenly attributed to Henry Purcell. Only recently has it been established that the composer was Jeremiah Clarke, organist at St Paul?s Cathedral. It is somewhat ironic that this composer of a wedding mainstay was himself a victim of unrequited love. He consequently shot himself in the cathedral graveyard.

Felix Mendelssohn?s Wedding March was originally written in 1842 as incidental music to Shakespeare?s famousplay, Midsummer Night?s Dream. When Queen Victoria?s daughter used the music for her marriage in 1858, it became instantly popular and has remained a wedding favourite ever since.

Christmas Adventures for Cello andPiano

A New Look at Three Favorite Carols

Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick



Here are three refreshing new modernarrangements of three popular traditional carols ?like you ain?t never heardthem before?. Intended for the intermediate cello player and a reasonably competentpianist, they are sure to brighten up your Christmas events whether at home, school,church or recital hall. They could be used during a Christmas service or asstand-alone pieces at an end-of-term presentation. The audio sample includes recordingsof all three pieces.

The King Rides Out(based on ?Good King Wenceslas?) starts conventionally enough but turns into acountry-style song and then there?s a three-part Bach-like contrapuntal section,concluding with a wistful coda before the music returns to the joyful countrystyle. Waltz with Holly ? or Possibly Ivy (based of course on ?The Hollyand the Ivy?) turns into a dreamy waltz with long extended phrases and a goodvehicle to show the cellists tone quality. The Merry Gentleman go Latinis a lively rumba version of ?God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen?.

ColinKirkpatrick studied composition, cello and piano at London?s prestigious RoyalCollege of Music and after graduation followed a career in music education. Hewas a High School Music Director in London for about fifteen years and laterbecame a Music Education Adviser for local government, with the addedresponsibility for training teachers and directing the instrumental teachingservice.

Hehas been published by Boosey & Hawkes, Novello, Paxton, Schott, OxfordUniversity Press, Chester, Belwin Mills and Intrada (Netherlands). He holds MAand PhD degrees in education and his other interests include reading,photography, travel, cooking and wine tasting - though not necessarily all atthe same time.

NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE is an arrangement for Cello and Piano of a popular old hymn tune. It works great for offertories, special music for a worship service, or for the joy of playing it in any situation where inspirational music is desired (8 pages).

A mp3 piano accompaniment is available listed as:

NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE mp3 piano accompaniment for Cello

MEDLEY of PATRIOTISM is an arrangement of 3 patriotic songs for Cello and Piano (Score and Part included). The songs include: 1) Battle Hymn of the Republic, 2) God of Our Fathers and 3) America, the Beautiful... with a reprise of Battle Hymn of the Republic. This arrangement works great for offertories, special music, concerts or any event where Patriotism for God and Country is emphasized. (15 pages including cover).

A mp3 PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT TRACK is also available listed as:
MEDLEY of PATRIOTISM (Piano Accompaniment for Cello)

Wedding March for Cello and Piano - Mendelssohn.