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The Melodious Cellist - 2 volumes of cello duets |
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Level |
Duration |
Price |
Ann’s
Allemande, Steve Laven  |
Advanced | 4 minutes | $5.00 |
| A somber, reflective piece in the style of a baroque allemande
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| Moon Over Jenny
Lake, Steve Laven |
Intermediate |
3 minutes |
$5.00 |
| Inspired by the beautiful mountain lake in
the Grand Teton Range, filled with shimmering sounds
at sunset |
Suite for Cello in C (for Solo Cello), Steve Laven  |
Intermediate |
24 minutes |
$12.00 |
| In C Major, the six movements are modeled
after Bach’s first Suite for Unaccompanied Cello. The dance movements
are: Prelude, for Emily,
Allemande,
Courante,
Sarabande,
Bourrees 1 and 2,
Gigue |
| State of Confusion, Steve Laven |
Advanced |
4 minutes |
$8.00 |
| Written in the style of Mark Summer's "Julie-O," this piece has a laid back feel with challenging aspects. It begins with an extended pizzicato section, morphs into a faster circle of fifths cycle, then modulates and returns to arco. A fun ride and worth the effort! |
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| Title |
Level |
Duration |
Price |
| Suite for Cello in C (for two celli), Steve Laven |
Intermediate |
24 minutes |
$12.00 |
| In C Major, the six movements are modeled
after Bach’s first Suite for Unaccompanied Cello. The dance movements
are: Prelude, for Emily,
Allemande,
Courante,
Sarabande,
Bourrees 1 and 2,
Gigue. This arrangement is for 2 celli. |
| Teton Tarantella for Two Celli, Steve Laven |
Intermediate |
3.5 minutes |
$6.00 |
| Written for two celli, score included |
| Teton Portraits for Two Celli, Steve Laven | Intermediate | 3 - 4 minutes each |
$16.00 |
| Ten duos for two celli, inspired by the Grand Teton mountains. All are equally split between melody and accompaniment duties, are tuneful and often rhythmically challenging. Suitable for lessons or performances.
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| Legacy, Steve Laven |
Easy Intermediate |
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$3.00 |
| Written for 2 celli or viola
and cello (parts included) |
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Level |
Duration |
Price |
| A Blue Cello, Steve Laven |
Advanced Beginner |
2.5 minutes |
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| Get into the groove with the pizzicato bass line in cello two which sets the mood for this bluesy piece. Stretch back your first finger in cello one and listen to the effect of the Bb. Isn't it great how the cello can play so many different characters? |
| Theme from Black Lake, Steve Laven |
Easy Intermediate |
2 minutes |
$6.00 |
$8.00 |
VC 2 part and score |
complete trio |
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| I wrote this theme on a family fishing trip in northern Saskatchewan. Our First Nation guides shared their expertise and culture with us, inspiring this melody. After a while I couldn't stop humming it as we motored around the lake. Black Lake Theme and Bouncing on Black Lake are meant to be perfomed together in a segue. The cello 2 part, available as a spearate purchase, can be used with The Melodious Cello, Volume 1. |
| Bouncing on Black Lake, Steve Laven |
Easy Intermediate |
3 minutes |
$8.00 |
$10.00 |
VC 2 part and score |
complete trio |
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| Our fishing guides warned us that a wind could come up in the afternoon if we fished the far western edge of the lake, but we wanted to try anyway. Sure enough, it did and we had a long, bumpy ride hone after a great day of fishing! Black Lake Theme and Bouncing on Black Lake are meant to be perfomed together in a segue. The cello 2 part, available as a spearate purchase, can be used with The Melodious Cello, Volume 1. |
| Bourree, Hasse/Laven |
Advanced Beginner |
2 minutes |
$4.00 |
$6.00 |
VC 2 part and score |
complete trio |
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| Melodic hooked bowings, terraced dynamics, intricate ensemble work and a fourth position shift with trill are featured in this stately piece. |
| Chromatic Rag, Steve Laven |
Intermediate |
4 minutes |
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| This fun jaunt in ragtime style gives players an opportunity to play chromatic melodies from half position on up. Very equal parts one and two, part three adds bass line and counter rhythms. A bit different than the duet, download score and three parts. |
| Gavotte, Lully/Laven |
Beginner |
2 minutes |
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| Very equal and playable parts feature easy slurs, a first position extension and a c string melody. Download score and three parts: different part distribution than the duet. |
| Ol' Black Joe, Traditional/Laven |
Advanced Beginner |
2 minutes |
$6.00 |
$8.00 |
VC 3 part and score |
complete trio |
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| Can be played with the duet from Melodious Cellist, Vol. 1. Fun 16ths - the kids love this one! |
| Stargazing, Steve Laven |
Intermediate |
4 minutes |
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| The simple theme is introduced then transforms into a watltz, transitions into a bit of an Irish serenade and ends in a march-like mood, accompanied by cello one in thumb position. Please note that this arrangement is at an easier level than the duet in The Melodious Cello, Volume 2. It is in G and C major, and does not go up into thumb position. So it is not playable with the duet and you must download the complete score and parts. It is ideal for students in Suzuki book 4 and 5. |
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Level |
Duration |
Price |
| "A Barnraising", Steve Laven |
Advanced |
6 minutes |
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| Written in Jackson Hole while witnessing
a construction project, this rhythmically compelling
piece has motives reminiscent of pneumatic equipment, soaring osprey
and ends with a funky Hoe-down!
YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcgHjNLX43w |
| "Andante", Scriabin |
Int - Adv |
3 minutes |
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| From the Piano Prelude in c# minor, Op. 11, No. 10, the melody this brooding piece lies well on the top cello voice and the others play important, supporting roles. |
| "Gavotte and Musette" - Lully |
Advanced |
5 minutes |
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| A more advanced arrangement than the "Melodious Cellist" Vol. 1 version, this includes the contrasting minor Musette. |
| "Standchen - Serenade", Schubert/Laven |
Advanced |
3 minutes |
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From his posthumous collection
of songs, Schwanengesangen, this popular melody is
a poignant example of Schubert's lyric greatness. Highlights
are frequent major/minor tonality shifts as well as
expressive chances for the three upper parts. |
| "Prelude", Bach |
Advanced |
4 minutes |
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| From J. S. Bach's Well-Tempered Calvier Book 1, BWV 849. Parts one and two are consistently high, three and four medium and low. |
| "Nocturne, Opus 19, No. 4", Tchaikovsky/Laven |
Advanced |
3 minutes |
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Originally for piano, this
tender melody can now be sustained and passed around
among the four players. Very equal parts are featured
in this arrangement of Fitzenhagen's popular cello/piano
version. |
| "Fort Stockton Bound", Steve
Laven |
Int - Adv |
3 minutes |
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| An original work inspired by a road trip fro
the Grand Canyon through west Texas to Houston. Full
of fun, it has a bluegrass feel and a feeling of suspense
built in. Perfect for the middle school cello quartet! The rhythms are snappy and compelling, easy to put together and "cool" sounding - the kids will love it! The top part is in mostly tenor clef. A bit easier than the Fort Stockton duet versoion in the "Melodious Cellist" Vol. 1. |
| "Preludio from Sonata in d minor", Corelli |
Intermediate |
4 minutes |
$12.00 |
| From his popular and lovely Sonata in d minor, this quartet arrangement has Cello 1 playing the solo part with the piano part spread between the other three celli. |
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| "Pavanne", Op. 50, Fauré/Laven |
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| This singing melody, originally written for the piano, works extremely well for the cello. The “pavane” is a 16th century court dance, performed in pairs, often as part of a wedding procession. Set in its original key of f# minor, the arco and pizzicato duties are split up so that every voice has a turn with something melodic. The overall effect in this cello choir arrangement is stunning. |
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WORKS
FOR STRING ORCHESTRA |
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| Title |
Level |
Duration |
Price |
| "Snake River Stomp", Steve
Laven |
Med - Adv |
4:11 minutes |
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http://www.jwpepper.com/10069419.item |
| "Cello Boogie", Steve
Laven |
Med - Easy |
3:21 minutes |
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http://www.jwpepper.com/10089693.item |
| "A Barnraising", Steve Laven |
Advanced |
6 minutes |
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Written in Jackson Hole while
witnessing a construction project, this rhythmically
compelling piece has motives reminiscent of pneumatic
equipment, soaring osprey and ends with a funky Hoe-down! |
| "Westward Odyssey", Steve
Laven |
Intermediate |
8.5 minutes |
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This piece was chosen as Honorable
Mention" in
the 2007 Merle J. Isaac composition Competition sponsored
by ASTA. A descriptive musical journey which includes
depictions of fluttering aspen leaves (the opening tremolos
and melody), the Missouri River (the extended 5/4 section),
skipping stones (the "slur-pizz." technique
in the cello) and sunset (cello solo accompanied by string
flutters), you will enjoy the ride. It features interesting
parts for every player, from string principal solos to
a lively bass part. |
| "Black Lake Bounce", Steve
Laven |
Intermediate |
8 minutes |
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| This original composition was written
while on a fishing trip in northern Saskatchewan. Sound
pictures such as buzzing mosquitos, soaring eagles and
a very bouncy boat ride make this piece memorable. Includes
unique sections in 7/8 and 10/8. |
| "Starting from Scratch", Steve
Laven |
Intermediate |
8 minutes |
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| An original piece celebrating the string
teacher! It starts off with easy call and response pizzicato,
the beginning string teacher, and travels through mixed
meters, fast scale work and ends with a fiddle-style
melody fdeaturing violin I and viola. |
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Level |
Duration |
Price |
| "A Barnraising", Steve Laven |
Advanced |
6 minutes |
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Written in Jackson Hole while witnessing
a construction project, this rhythmically compelling piece has
motives reminiscent of pneumatic equipment, soaring osprey and
ends with a funky Hoe-down!
YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcgHjNLX43w |
| "Away in a Manger", arr. Steve
Laven |
Intermediate |
4 minutes |
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A simple, rustic version of one of
the most beloved Christmas Carols. |
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TRIOS
FOR VIOLIN, CELLO, AND BASS |
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Level |
Duration |
Price |
| "Angry Water", Steve Laven |
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| A musical depiction of a whitewater raft
trip, this piece twists and turns, giving each player
a chance at the melody and getting after each time. |
| "Andante & Fugue from Violin Sonata
No. 2 in a minor",
Bach/Laven |
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| This arrangement brings out all the voices
of Bach's masterpiece adding clarity. This also gives
the bass a nicely challenging part. |
| "Black Lake Bounce", Steve
Laven |
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| This original composition was
written while on a fishing trip in northern Saskatchewan.
Sound pictures such as buzzing mosquitos, soaring eagles
and a very bouncy boat ride make this piece memorable.
Includes unique sections in 7/8 and 10/8. |
| "A Barnraising", Steve
Laven |
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| Written in Jackson Hole while
witnessing a construction project, this rhythmically
compelling piece has motives reminiscent of pneumatic equipment,
soaring osprey and ends with a funky Hoe-down! |
| "Alpenglow", Steve Laven |
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| Celebrates the end of a gorgeous day
in Jackson, WY, with the setting sun reflected on the peaks. |
| "Hidden Falls", Steve Laven |
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| This jazzy piece starts with a melodic
rivulet and develops into rhythmic waterfall. |
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Level |
Duration |
Price |
| "Soaring", Steve Laven |
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| A beautiful duo for violin or flute and cello
or bass. |
| "Grant Them Peace", Steve
Laven |
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| A piece commemorating the Sandy Hook victims. |
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