Get ready to fill your holiday season with the enchanting melodies of "Cello Time Christmas" by David Blackwell, a delightful collection of 32 beloved Christmas carols and festive pieces arranged for the cello. Released on July 22, 2010, under the Oxford University Press Music label, this album is a treasure trove of holiday cheer, perfect for both beginners and seasoned cellists.
The album features a diverse range of traditional Christmas songs, from the joyous "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" to the serene "Silent Night," all beautifully adapted for the cello. Each piece is designed to be accessible, using simple finger patterns and easy chord symbols for guitar or keyboard accompaniment, making it an excellent choice for those looking to add some festive flair to their repertoire. The inclusion of lyrics allows for singing along, enhancing the overall enjoyment and engagement with the music.
With a total duration of 56 minutes, "Cello Time Christmas" offers a rich and varied listening experience. The album includes a play-along CD, providing an interactive way to practice and perform these timeless tunes. Whether you're a student, a teacher, or simply a lover of Christmas music, this album is sure to bring warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations. So, grab your cello and get ready to fill the air with the magical sounds of the season!
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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