Dive into the festive spirit with "Cello Time Christmas," a delightful collection of 32 easy and engaging Christmas pieces arranged for cello by David Blackwell. Released in 2010 under Oxford University Press Music, this album offers a perfect blend of traditional carols and lively tunes, making it an ideal companion for the holiday season.
The album features a mix of well-known Christmas carols such as "Silent Night," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," and "Jingle Bells," alongside unique and captivating pieces like "Christmas Calypso" and "Skaters' Waltz." Each track is thoughtfully arranged to be accessible for young cellists, ensuring a enjoyable and rewarding playing experience.
"Cello Time Christmas" is not just an album of beautiful music; it's a comprehensive package that includes words to sing along with, chords for guitar or keyboard, and a fantastic play-along CD. This makes it an excellent resource for both individual practice and group performances. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate cellist, this collection provides a wonderful opportunity to enhance your skills while celebrating the joy of the season.
With a duration of 56 minutes, "Cello Time Christmas" is a treasure trove of festive melodies that will bring warmth and cheer to any setting. David Blackwell's expertise in arranging these pieces ensures that each track is both musically rich and technically accessible, making this album a valuable addition to any cellist's repertoire.
2010 Oxford University Press2010 Oxford University Press
Tracks
Hark! the herald-angels sing - CelloFelix Mendelssohn, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
The holly and the ivy - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Ding! dong! merrily on high - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Andrew mine, Jasper mine - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Silent night - CelloFranz Xaver Gruber, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
I saw three ships - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
O little town of Bethlehem - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Once in royal David's city - CelloHenry John Gauntlett, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Go, tell it on the mountain - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
We wish you a merry Christmas - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Shepherds watched - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
O Christmas tree - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
We three kings - CelloJohn Henry Hopkins, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Beth'lem lay a-sleeping - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Good King Wenceslas - CelloPiae Cantiones, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Infant holy, infant lowly - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Deck the hall - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
O come, all ye faithful - CelloJohn Francis Wade, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Away in a manger - CelloWilliam J. Kirkpatrick, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
The first Nowell - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Zither Carol - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
God rest you merry, gentlemen - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Skaters' Waltz - CelloEmil Waldteufel, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Dance of the Reed Pipes - CelloPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
While shepherds watched their flocks - CelloEste's Psalter, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Children, go! - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Child in a manger - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Jingle, bells - CelloJames Lord Pierpont, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Mary had a baby - CelloTraditional, David Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Christmas Calypso - CelloKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Hogmanay Reel - CelloKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Auld lang syne - CelloTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Tuning track A-D-G-C - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music