Autumn

Autumn - Representative of a piece in Phrygian for the With Flats Or Sharps Key Signature Series of Cello Choir A La Mode, Autumn, in 6/8 and A Phrygian (1 flat), is an emotional piece. Reflective of the rest of the series, Autumn is a three-part piece for cello choir. The Cello 3 part is entirely in bass clef and could be played entirely in first position, but would be better if the open A could be covered, offering opportunities to play pizzicato double stops, quick string crossings, and requiring rhythmic accuracy. Distinction between the use of second and third finger is necessary with the Bb in the key signature. The Cello 3 part could be played by Suzuki Volume 2 or above level cellists. The Cello 2 part requires shifting up through Fourth Position, including the use of double stops with quick string crossings. Written entirely in bass clef, the Cello 2 part might be played by Suzuki Volume 4 or above level cellists, though with the speed and facility needed, is probably better for Suzuki Volume 6 or above level cellists. The Cello 1 part spends considerable time in Tenor Clef, and requires use of the thumb with fingers in different places on different strings, and the use of a turn, in addition to opportunities to use col legno technique. Recommending the Cello 1 part to Suzuki Volume 7 or above level cellists. The solos at the beginning of the piece are found in the Cello 1 and 2 parts. This second series, the With Flats Or Sharps Key Signature Series of Cello Choir A La Mode, is designed for the intermediate, advancing Cello Choir, and is generally more advanced than the No Flats Or Sharps Key Signature Series. Similar to the No Sharps or Flats Key Signature Series, most pieces offer cellists of varying levels the opportunity to play together. Comes with one score and four copies of each part - enough for a trio or up to a twelve cello ensemble.