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Cello Repertoire, Level 1 (The Royal Conservatory Cello Series)

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Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2013
Publisher
RCM Publishing / The Frederick Harris Music Co. (VC1; ISBN 978-1-55440-537-4)
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The second book of the Royal Conservatory cello repertoire series, set for its Level 1 exam. Lyrical arrangements, including Sakura, the Largo from Dvořák's New World Symphony, Saint-Saëns's The Elephant and a Merry Widow waltz arranged by Janice Tucker Rhoda, are paired with lively folk tunes such as Mango Walk and Li'l Liza Jane and short original pieces by Kathy and David Blackwell, Caroline Lumsden and Colin Cowles. Piano accompaniments are included, and recordings are available online.

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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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