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.

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.