Recommended Sheet Music,
Music for Choir and Cello
From composer and cellist Becky McGlade comes a new collection of music for choir and cello. The first anthology of its kind, this collection combines pieces that are specifically selected because of how the cello and choir parts complement each other.
Music for Cello and Choir includes a rich diversity of styles, both sacred and secular, with an impressive array of new compositions and adaptations of works from the classical canon. Featuring music by Sarah Quartel, John Rutter, Howard Skempton, and Margaret Burk, you will also find adaptations of works by J.S. Bach, Palestrina, and Rachmaninoff. Within the book, you will encounter imaginative use of the cello from Baroque continuo, solo instrument, and equal voice in counterpoint, to jazz walking bass.
One of the key features of the book is that it can be used to programme an entire concert, whilst at the same time helping you explore new repertoire from contemporary composers.
As a cellist herself, Becky McGlade was the perfect choice to curate this selection of works, showcasing the natural pairing of the cello and the human voice.
Ellena Taylor - Sheet Music and Books Manager
