(Traditional Tunes From Scotland and Ireland). By Abby Newton. For Cello. Solos. Celtic/Irish. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 64 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Cello - intermediate

SKU: MB.31083

Composed by Craig Duncan. Celtic, Saddle-stitched. Strings. Book. 40 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31083. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.31083).

ISBN 9781513472225. 8.75x11.75 inches.

Beautiful Airs and Ballads of the British Isles for Cello is a collection of 30 traditional Irish, Scottish, and English melodies that are particularly suited to the cello.  Traditional airs, love songs, songs of home and longing as well as compositions of Turlough O'Carolan and J. Scott Skinner make up the collection. The arrangements include stylistic phrasing and variations as well as chord changes for accompaniment.

Cello - Elementary

SKU: FH.VC1

Cello Series, 2013 Edition. Composed by The Royal Conservatory. Cello Series, 2013 Edition. Book/CD. The Frederick Harris Music Company #VC1. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company (FH.VC1).

ISBN 978-1-55440-537-4.

This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.
Baroque and Classical Repertoire:
Menuet and Trio, W.O 10, no. 3 - Beethoven, Ludwig van arr. Watson Forbes
Rondeau (from The Fairy Queen) - Purcell, Henry arr. Watson Forbes
Sarabande - Handel, George Frideric arr. Jason Noble
Andante grazioso - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason Gray
Hornpipe a l'Inglese - Galliard, John Ernest arr. Christine Donkin
Vittoria, mio core! - Carissimi, Giacomo arr. Christine Donkin
Traditional and Romantic Repertoire:
Tambourin - Rameau, Jean-Philippe arr. Christine Donkin
All the Pretty Little Horses - American lullaby arr. Jason Gray
Barbara Allen - British folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Simple Gifts - Brackett, Joseph Jr. arr. Forrest Kinney
March (from The Nutcracker) - Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich arr. Jason Noble
Londonderry Air - Irish folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Repertoire Composed After ca 1930:
A Little Child's Dance - Konicek, Zdenek
...I Say Ca-rib-'be-an - Birston, Harold
Sonata da camera - Matz, Rudolf
- First Movement: Adagio
- Fourth Movement: Allegro vivace
Grab the Slippery Toad! - Lumsden, Caroline and Ben Attwood
Hungarian Stomp - Wedgwood, Pam
Budapesto - Cheney, Carey
Wild West - Blackwell, David and Kathy Blackwell
Livi's Blues - Cheney, Elliott W.

SKU: GI.G-CD-1017

Music for Prayer and Meditation. Sacred. CD. GIA Publications #1017. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CD-1017).

UPC: 785147001720.

The Meditation collection was created to feature famous classical melodies in an original dialogue between two distinctive instruments. These beautiful recordings will encourage a sense of calmness and serenity during meditation. This edition combining kora & cello is one of the top five best sellers from the Meditation collection. Some of the timeless titles on this recording include “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach, “Sarabande” from Suite in D minor by Handel, and the traditional Irish tune “Londonderry Air” (Danny Boy).

Musical Resource for Meditation and Worship. Arranged by Kiran Young Wimberly. Sacred. With guitar chord names. 48 pages. GIA Publications #9353. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9353).

2-part equal voices, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, C instrument, cello, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10726

Composed by Mark Scozzafave. Arranged by Mark Scozzafave. Celebration Series. Tune Name: Mo Ghile Mear. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #10726. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10726).

English. Text by Ruth Duck.

This piece is paired with a traditional Irish melody, and the arrangement may be presented in a prayerful, reverent legato style during offertory or a brighter tempo and more spirited energy better suited for a gathering moment. Consider adding traditional Irish instruments to add authenticity to the overall sound.