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Jerusalem
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement of a Hubert Parry song. The introduction is straight forward in the piano and shortly thereafter joined by the soloist. The theme is well decorated- yet in a sensitive manner. The middle section of the piece the roles are reversed with the piano carrying the tune and the solo line providing an uplifting obbligato incorporating much flourish. The piece continues in a similar ever increasing in dynamic and melodic power ending with a strong conclusion.
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Silent Night
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. Basically a straight forward presentation of the melody in the first and third verses which are more staid. The middle section is quite florid. The accompaniment has the flavor of the impressionist construction and harmony.
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I Will Sing Of My Redeemer
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. The piece is in Irregular meters throughout. The work is in a continual jovial manner and is a excellent work for the more mature player.
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America The Beautiful
This solo with piano begins with a straight forward introduction in the piano and then sets a solemn mood for the soloist. First plaintive and then with more deviation of the tune. The second section of the piece is stronger and with an almost obbligato treatment of the tune increasing in activity until it concludes on a strong high point.
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Evergreen Christmas- -solos for Trombone, Bassoon, and Cello
Solos books have a CD acc with double tracks; solo parts printable off CD
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Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Emotive setting of the early American classic. The opening is plaintive in the piano and then joined in with a counter-tune where it then presents the theme in a straight-forward manner. The next section uses the counter-theme again and then presents the theme in an embellished manner. Again the counter-theme is present followed by the embellished theme. After a brief interlude the piece picks up again with the counter-theme where it slowly and quietly settles in repose.
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Sacred Solos For Young Musicians- Cello
This collection features familiar hymn tunes arranged for the student who has had only one or two years of instruction. The unique CD that comes with each book includes at least two tracks for every hymn: one with the melody at a “practice” tempo and a separate full accompaniment track at a “performance” tempo. The selections are perfect for performance during church service, at Sunday school or for family gatherings.
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Away In A Manger
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. The piece begins with a statement of “Flow Gently Sweet Afton,” in the piano and is restated by the soloist in a ritornello format. The second statement is made in the piano while soloist soars above it with an obbligato. The piece then switches to “Luther’s Hymn” and then breaks into a variation-like presentation and then begins a free form. The final section imitates the beginning one and then becomes solemn and peaceful.
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O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. The piano begins the piece with a flowing and tranquil statement. The solo joins in with a gentle fragment further setting up a poignant picture. It then breaks into the tune in a rather matter-of-fact manner and then adds more embellishment as it progresses. The middle section is extended to give a solemn meditative mood and then breaks into more action for contrast. The piece ends with a quiet, slow and determined repose.
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Near The Cross
This is an expressive level three solo with piano accompaniment that employs a celtic lilt in its melodic flow. It modulates upward and adds excitement with the newly introduced motivic counterlines in the solo, only to begin its final movement downward in a meditative repose.
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Unusual, emotive and restrained version of the Luther classic The introduction in the piano is presented in an embellished fashion. The solo states the theme in a straight-forward manner. After a brief interlude the solo continues in a different register. Another brief interlude and the soloist continue in a more ornamented manner this time. The piano now states the theme in strong block chords while the solo is very active as an obbligato. Both voices present thematic materials taken from the opening sections. The Coda gives a motivic statement of the opening theme and resolves to a solemn end.
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Amazing Grace
Moving and affective this solo begins unaccompanied and then later joined by the piano in a Celtic style. A second statement of the tune is further embellished and gains more complexity as it progresses. After a brief modulation the solo line becomes more plaintive- even though still embellished. The Coda is based on a brief motif where it ritards into a gentle repose.
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Creative Carols For Cello- Book/CD
10 Carols- All of these pieces can be accompanied by piano, rhythm section, or recorded rhythm tracks.
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Were You There?
This solo piece opens with a sense of reverence presenting the melody in a gently modified fashion. The middle section gains intensity rhythmically with a rhapsodic form of theme variations. It continues to elevate only to relax into final peace.
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Instruments Of Joy- Cello- Book and CD
Includes piano accompaniment, removeable solo insert and CD…
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Solos & Duets for Bass Clef Instruments & Acc.
Twelve Solos & Duets for Bass Clef Instruments & Acc.