Is this book too advanced for intermediate players?

No. The step-by-step structure makes it accessible while still being valuable for advanced players.

Can this help if I already know the Suite?

Yes. It helps refine technique and solve persistent problem spots.

Does this replace practicing the original Bach score?

No. It supports your work on the original music by strengthening technique.

What are some of the features of this book?

Exercises covering every measure of the Suite Written entirely in bass clef Uses first through fourth position Suitable for intermediate, advanced, and professional cellists Adult-learner friendly and non-intimidating

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The Solo Cello Wedding and Gig Book, Volume One

Name: The Solo Cello Wedding and Gig Book, Volume One
SKU: CHP458
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Create a rich, memorable performance with just you and your cello.

The Solo Cello Wedding and Gig Book Volume One contains 27 unaccompanied arrangements created especially for solo cellists. Unlike collections that provide only the melody, these arrangements add flowing connective notes, movement during otherwise sustained passages, and musical details that help the cello fill the space. Many selections also include variations, giving the performer additional musical interest and making repeated sections especially effective when no other instrument is present.

The result is music that sounds complete and engaging on solo cello while preserving the beauty and character of each familiar work.

Designed for late-intermediate students through professional musicians, the arrangements use first through fourth position with optional fifth and sixth position. The book is entirely in bass clef. The collection provides practical, performance-ready music for weddings, cocktail hours, receptions, church services, memorial services, dinners, recitals, community events, and other occasions requiring elegant live music.

The varied repertoire includes graceful selections for preludes and quiet gatherings, expressive operatic favorites, beloved sacred works, and lively music for wedding recessional or celebratory moments.

O Mio Babbino Caro
Salut d’Amour
Allegro from Lute Concerto, RV 93
Largo from Lute Concerto, RV 93
Nessun Dorma
Musetta’s Waltz
Largo from Winter (The Four Seasons)
Sheep May Safely Graze
Give Me Your Hand
Rondeau
Song to the Moon from Rusalka
Entr’acte from Carmen
Pavane
Air from Water Music
Bridal Chorus
Clair de Lune
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Canon
Trumpet Voluntary
Trumpet Tune
Allegro from Spring (The Four Seasons)
La Réjouissance from The Royal Fireworks
Hornpipe from Water Music
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Movement One
Simple Gifts
Be Still My Soul
Wedding March

Whether you are preparing for a wedding, building a reliable gig repertoire, or looking for satisfying unaccompanied arrangements to perform in church or at a recital, this collection offers music that allows one cello to make the occasion special.

by Myanna Harvey
47 pages CHP458
ISBN 978-1-63523-357-5
©2026 C. Harvey Publications.

SKU: CHP458 Categories: Cello, Intermediate Level II Cello, Advanced Level I Cello, Advanced Level II Cello, Cello Solos, New Releases, Solo Books Brand: C. Harvey Publications

Additional information

Clefs Used	Bass clef only
Heterogeneous Class Use	No, cannot be used in heterogeneous classes
Level	Intermediate through Advanced
Positions Used	First position through fourth position with optional fifth and sixth position

Common Questions About This Book

Who is this cello book for?

The Solo Cello Wedding and Gig Book is for late-intermediate, advanced, and professional cellists who need unaccompanied music for weddings, church services, memorial services, receptions, recitals, and other special occasions. It is especially useful for cellists who may be asked to perform alone and want arrangements that make full use of the cello’s warm, expressive sound.

How do I know whether this book is right for my level?

The arrangements use first through fourth positions and are suitable for cellists at the late-intermediate level and above. Some selections include optional passages in fifth and sixth positions. You should be comfortable shifting among the lower four positions and playing independently through a complete piece. The entire book is in bass clef. The range of difficulty allows late-intermediate cellists to expand their repertoire while providing advanced and professional players with polished, performance-ready music.

What is included in the book?

The book contains 27 unaccompanied solo cello arrangements, including music by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Puccini, Dvořák, Elgar, Wagner, Mendelssohn, and other composers. The collection includes traditional wedding music, beloved classical melodies, sacred selections, expressive operatic works, and lively music for celebratory occasions. Many arrangements include variations that add musical interest and make repeated sections especially effective in an unaccompanied performance.

What makes this book different from similar books?

Many solo instrument collections provide only the melody, leaving rests, long held notes, and repeated sections that can sound sparse without accompaniment. These arrangements add flowing connective passages and movement during otherwise sustained notes, helping one cello create a fuller, more continuous performance. Many selections also include variations, so the music remains interesting for both the performer and the listener.