Some important libraries have made their catalogs available and often have a photocopying arrangement for public-domain items. University and conservatory music libraries are an obvious resource (don’t neglect inter-library loan!) although they may not have much in the way of arrangements or short pieces. Old publisher’s catalogs and mail-order catalogs, which occasionally turn up in used bookstores, may include interesting works that have gone out of print. I have stumbled across many an interesting discovery by accident, although usually I find out that something exists and then try to track it down.Ī great place to begin a search for obscure repertoire, arrangements, and transcriptions is in old editions (and even new ones) where publishers lists other music they offer. Used music and bookstores, music-school and public-library sales, sales of cellists’ personal collections, and even junk stores can yield unexpected treasures. On-line catalogs are the newest search tool-especially those of small specialized publishers. Magazines reviews highlight some newly published pieces. Knowing about and tracking down this off-the-beaten-path repertoire can be a greater challenge. However, there is also a galaxy of lesser-known but worthwhile works by important composers, original works by obscure composers, arrangements, compositions by cellists of the past, and newly composed pieces.
Newly published works and older ones that are still in print can be found by browsing through music stores, checking mail-order catalogs, reading magazine reviews, and surfing the Internet. While most of the selections on my list are readily available, some probably have gone out of print or might be difficult to locate. In my two-part article “Cellists’ Choice” (In Print, December 1999 and January 2000), I presented my view of the standard cello repertoire. And is here to support you and the string world with fantastic content (like this story!) If you like what we do, please make a donation to support our work and keep the site running. 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.String playing is the greatest. 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.
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