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Mosaic: A Collection of String Music by Black and Latino Composers – Beginning Volume (Cello)

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Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2023
Publisher
Mosaic Music Publications
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A beginning-level anthology for cello and piano of music by Black and Latino composers, including Margaret Bonds's 'Dry Bones', Florence Price's 'Rabbit Foot', Ignatius Sancho's Minuet No. 1, Eubie Blake's 'The Chevy Chase', Ernesto Lecuona's 'Córdoba' and María Grever's 'Júrame'. The publisher says the series aims to address the lack of representation in the pedagogical repertoire. Print solo and piano books and a digital edition (18 of the print works) are sold separately, with companion recordings by cellist Christine Lamprea.

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Level rubric

Beginner

Left Hand

  • 1st position on all strings with fingers 1–4.
  • Understand whole/half steps
  • No shifting; notes stay in 1st position.
  • Focus on accurate finger placement.

Right Hand

  • Consistent détaché for simple melodies.
  • Extend bow (mid‑bow) on a straight path.
  • Introduce short (2–3 note) slurs.
  • Begin basic string crossings; occasional open‑string double stops.

Bow Strokes

  • Détaché and on‑string staccato.
  • Introduce simple legato (short slurs) and bow retakes.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Simple rhythms with basic subdivisions.
  • Short phrases; limited dynamic contrasts; echo dynamics.
  • Develop a singing, accurate tone.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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