Compositions
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WORKS FOR SOLO CELLO |
| Title |
Level |
Duration |
Price |
| Ann’s
Allemande |
Advanced | 4 minutes | $3.00 |
| A somber, reflective piece in the style of a baroque allemande
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| Moon Over Jenny Lake |
Intermediate |
3 minutes |
$3.00 |
| Inspired by the beautiful mountain lake in
the Grand Teton Range, filled with shimmering sounds
at sunset |
| Suite for Solo Cello |
Intermediate |
24 minutes |
$10.00 |
| 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 |
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WORKS FOR TWO CELLI |
| Title |
Level |
Duration |
Price |
| Teton Portraits for Two Celli |
Intermediate | 3 - 4 minutes each | $10.00 |
| 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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| Snake River Stomp |
Intermediate |
5 minutes |
$5.00 |
Written for graduating
seniors from Jackson, Wyoming High School, it is a
rondo form with a joyous, western feel.
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WORKS FOR
FOUR CELLI |
| Title |
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 |
| "I Saw Her Standing There", Lennon/McCartney |
Advanced |
3 minutes |
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A crowd favorite, this is pure
energy! A great closer or encore. Features include
a bouncy bass part in cello 4 and composed solos for
Cellos 1 AND 2. |
| "Yesterday", Lennon/McCartney |
Intermediate |
3 minutes |
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This arrangement of the popular
ballad, beginning in C major, ending in F, features
equal melodic opportunities and a bit of easy motivic
development. |
| "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", Shostakovich/Laven |
Advanced |
3 minutes |
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Originally for two violins
and piano, this work is full of pathos. Briefly interrupted
by a waltz, the lush melody returns, with the two cellos
soaring high, before a peaceful landing back in b minor. |
| "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. |
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WORKS FOR
STRING ORCHESTRA |
| "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. |
| "Prelude No. 2", Gershwin/Laven |
Intermediate |
4 minutes |
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Written in New York in 1926,
Gershwin's three Preludes perfectly capture the spirit
of the jazz age. All originally written for the piano,
the second Prelude is a mellow, blues-inflected lullaby,
making it a particularly good fit for the blended sonorities
of the string orchestra. |
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