German.

Finally a modern collection of folk tunes for violoncello! The songs come from England, Ireland, Scotland, Russia, Italy, France, Spain and the USA. Popular melodies such as 'Auld lang syne' and 'Oh happy day' are set in easy arrangements and can be played on various occasions, be it at home, at school, or in an ensemble. The arrangements can also be played with an additional second part.

El Noi de la Mare (The Child of the Mother) is a traditional Catalan Christmas song. Here it is arranged for solo Cello in the key of G major. The melody has been harmonized and elaborated upon. The tune is played first with the bow with some left hand pizzicato, and then strummed with pizzicato. The famous guitar arrangement by Miguel Llobet has served as inspiration. This arrangement has many chords and some artifical harmonics, and is suitable for advanced players. It would make a good piece for a solo recital or encore.

A book of solos for cello. Includes 15 songs (Celtic tunes, classical themes, folk melodies) for the beginner cellist. Created for students using Suzuki and similar methods. For students who play in first position only, and for those beginning to learn shifting.What makes this book special?
It includes:
1. Pieces in the low register of the cello. Beginner books often focus on the A and D strings.
2. More lyrical pieces, meaning more song-like, more Romantic than Baroque style.
3. A teacher accompaniment part. The students find it enjoyable, and it teaches them how important it is to listen and to play in time, in tune, and with dynamics. Can also be used for recitals.
4. Familiar tunes. What is familiar to one person is unknown to others, but I tried to put in pieces that many people would be familiar with.
5. Shifting with familiar tunes. When I was a student, I found it easier to learn a shift if the piece was familiar. My ear knew where to go. I have included a few pieces with two versions: first position and shifting . The student can learn the first position version and then be able to learn shifting with a familiar tune.
6. There is plenty of empty space on the pages for teachers to add markings.

ISBN 9781619110311. Twenty-four solos for cello based on famous classic melodies by Praetorius, Brahms, Mozart, Rimsky-Korsakov, Faure, Chopin, Grieg, Dvorak, Beethoven, and Corelli as well as several folk songs and original pieces by the author. This music is specially arranged for the beginning-level pupil. Includes piano accompaniment.

ISBN 9781619111318. The purpose of this cellist songbook is to provide the beginning cellist with a repertoire of 24 of the most familiar and beloved tunes ever written. There are several great folk songs of America and other lands. They continue to bring pleasure and knowledge as a link to the past. All the songs are written specifically for cello utilizing dynamics, expression markings, and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortable range suitable for the beginning cellist. Guitar chord symbols appear above each melody; however, the chords may be played by banjo, ukulele, autoharp, and chord organ. Included are: Irish Songs, Folk Songs, American Hymns, Spirituals, and Classics. This song book is an ideal supplement to "Cello Method" (MB96459) published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. All the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts, recitals, and contests.

Song Of The Liberty Bell (for unaccompanied cello) MO132

Cello Solo

Music by Mark O?Connor

2 pages - 3:00 minutes in length



Song Of The Liberty Bell for unaccompanied cello was composed by Mark O?Connor and used as the theme song for the critically acclaimed PBS documentary, ?Liberty! The American Revolution?. O?Connor wrote the piece to include three different instrument groupings - unaccompanied solo, folk ensemble, and string orchestra. The Sony Classical album ?Liberty!? features ?Song Of The Liberty Bell? in all three arrangements with Yo-Yo Ma as the guest cellist on the recording. Album notes author Thomas Fleming calls the music ?profoundly moving? with ?exquisite melody?. The music is suited for all levels.



Original music printed from the composer?s manuscripts.

Music editing, copying and engraving by Mark O?Connor

using ?Finale? on Apple Macintosh 1996



Composed by Mark O?Connor

The string orchestra version can be heard on ?Liberty!? Sony Classical

Mark O?Connor - violin, Yo-Yo Ma ? cello, and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra



Catalogue Number MO132

Copyright � 1996 by Mark O?Connor Music International