Many
young cellists take lessons in school and some even study
privately. It is often difficult for them to learn cello
technique and try to put together a solo for NYSSMA even with the
resources they have. I decided to create this website so that
students could have an additional resource. NYSSMA solos should
be chosen by the teacher and the student. I have selected some of
the most commonly chosen pieces, recorded them and provided some notes
that will hopefully help students learn their music. They can
listen to a more advanced student play each piece, play along with the
recording and read the tips.
I've also included some videos of me performing as a soloist with piano accompaniment and with an orchestra.
I hope you find this website informative, helpful and interesting. I welcome your feedback.
Thank you very much for visiting my page and good luck to you.
NYSSMA Level 1
Suzuki Book 1, select any two songs from the following list:
Long Long Ago, May Song, Allegretto, Allegro, Andantino, Perpetual Motion,
Suzuki Book 1, select any one from the following list:
Minuet In C Major, Rigadoon, The Happy Farmer
Solo Time for Strings Book 1, select any one from the following list:
Favorite Song, The Clown, Dream Waltz, Gaily The Troubadour, Vacation March, Starlight Waltz
NYSSMA Level 2
Suzuki Book 1, select any one from the following list:
Suzuki Book 2, select any one from the following list:
Minuet #1, Minuet #3, Musette, Bourree, Two Grenadeirs, Hunters' Chorus
I will be adding to this collection going foward as time permits, below are a couple of videos giving samples of more difficult solos
NYSSMA Level 3
Suzuki Book 3 Scherzo - C. M Von Weber - Recorded in 5th Grade
NYSSMA Level 5
Suzuki Book 6, The Swan from "Carnival of the Animals" Camille Saint Saens Recorded in 7th Grade.
NYSSMA Level 6,
Suzuki Book 9, Haydn Cello Concerto in C Major 1st Movement (Moderato)