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MsCheryl
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(8/29/01 10:59:48
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Cello
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I am in the process of trying to organize a monthly "cello choir"
for my students (beginner-Vivaldi Sonata/Allegro Appassionata
level). Any input on possible music would be appreciated as would
any suggestions on running this thing (Pat -are you out there?). Has
anyone used the Latham Quatricelli books? I know of the Vargas works
(and Talia's Tenor Clef Dweller's quartets - a little beyond this
group's range but something I'd like to try myself - Yay, Talia),
but any other insight is most welcome.
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ruthann
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(8/29/01 11:18:23
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I've used the Quatricelli books. The arrangements are very
approachable. My only quibble is that most of the pieces are really
short. But that might be just what you need. Also there are a couple
nice cello quartetes by Golterman, and the ragtime book for 3-4
celli by Thomas-Mifune is quite fun.
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Ellen
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(8/29/01 11:27:13
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Rick &
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Check out www.creativeharmony.com to see many pieces from Rick
Mooney, Tom Flaherty, and I'm not sure who else. I've just ordered a
large number of them. As soon as they arrive and the gang here
(which is growing) has a chance to play with them, I'll let you know
what we think. Our talents run from about Suzuki Bk 2 up to a former
conservatory student who took a major hiatus.
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ruthann
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(8/29/01 11:32:09
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Oh, yeah! My cello quartet played one of Tom Flaherty's pieces -
Home on the Range. It's a scream. Snippits from famous cello
literature interwoven with Home on the Range. Really fun!
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rosebud499
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(8/29/01 12:11:33 pm)
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Yay for cello ensembles!
When I had a cello quartet we had
definitely had our favorites. Try looking for Mooney arrangements of
Paul Bazelaire's stuff. (I don't know if that is what is on the
creative harmony site or not, I haven't looked at it.) Anything by
Latham is awesome. When my 4tet was together, Latham was just
starting out. (One favorite was a jazz piece called DMO.) Also, if
Throckmorton's is still in existence, you might give them a try.
Sorry I'm a little scare on the contact info.
Ludwig Music
Publishing out of Cleveland is another one on my old music.
Goltermann = great for beginning ensembles.
Look for Colin
Hampton stuff too.
Lastly, and this is a weird suggestion,
but....look for bassoon and trombone quartet music. Some of the
trombone stuff isn't as challenging or appropriate because it is
heavy chorale, boomy-brass player stuff, but it can also be very
pretty. (Can teach about importance of different voices at different
times with that stuff, though.) Bassoon music is just plain
hilarious. (Try Humoristisches Scherzo by Prokovfiev). Usually
harder than trombone stuff, but definitely not out of reach.
Good luck!
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