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