"Cello Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Initial Grade" by ABRSM is a comprehensive collection designed to support cello students and educators preparing for the ABRSM Initial Grade exam. Released on June 8, 2023, this album brings together a carefully curated selection of exam pieces, scales, and sight-reading exercises, all tailored to the ABRSM's Initial Grade syllabus valid from January 2024. The album features a diverse range of compositions, including traditional and contemporary pieces, providing a well-rounded musical experience.
The tracklist is divided into three lists, each containing three pieces: List A includes "La Bergamasca," "Stamping Dance," and "The Old Woman and the Pedlar"; List B features "Blowin' in the Wind," "Ladybird Laze (from Bees in the Belfry)," and "The Knights' Pavane"; and List C presents "Square Dance (from Party Time!)," "Crunch Time," and "Kuckuck, Kuckuck, ruft's aus dem Wald." Each piece is accompanied by a piano accompaniment track, ensuring that students can practice with the full ensemble sound.
With a total duration of 14 minutes, this album is concise yet impactful, offering a variety of musical styles and techniques to help students develop their skills. The inclusion of both the cello part and piano accompaniment, along with audio tracks, makes this album an invaluable resource for both practical and performance grade exams. Whether you're a student preparing for your initial grade exam or an educator looking for high-quality teaching materials, this album is an essential addition to your musical library.
2023 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music2023 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Tracks
A:1 La BergamascaAnon. 16th century, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
A:2 Stamping DanceTrad. Czech, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
A:3 The Old Woman and the PedlarTrad. English, Alan Bullard, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
B:1 Blowin' in the WindBob Dylan, Nikki Iles, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
B:2 Ladybird Laze (from Bees in the Belfry)Jemima Oosthuizen, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
B:3 The Knights' PavaneAlthea Talbot-Howard, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
C:1 Square Dance (from Party Time!)Alan Bullard, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
C:2 Crunch TimeNancy Litten, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
C:3 Kuckuck, Kuckuck, ruft's aus dem WaldTrad. German, David Blackwell, Katherine Jenkinson, Martin Cousin
A:1 La Bergamasca - accompanimentAnon. 16th century, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Martin Cousin
A:2 Stamping Dance - accompanimentTrad. Czech, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Martin Cousin
A:3 The Old Woman and the Pedlar - accompanimentTrad. English, Alan Bullard, Martin Cousin
B:1 Blowin' in the Wind - accompanimentBob Dylan, Nikki Iles, Martin Cousin
B:2 Ladybird Laze (from Bees in the Belfry) - accompanimentJemima Oosthuizen, Martin Cousin
B:3 The Knights' Pavane - accompanimentAlthea Talbot-Howard, Martin Cousin
C:1 Square Dance (from Party Time!) - accompanimentAlan Bullard, Martin Cousin
C:2 Crunch Time - accompanimentNancy Litten, Martin Cousin
C:3 Kuckuck, Kuckuck, ruft's aus dem Wald - accompanimentTrad. German, David Blackwell, Martin Cousin
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