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Teaching Cello - Repertoire for Late-Intermediate Cello Students

With shifting up through the higher positions and ample use of tenor clef, these pieces will help students prepare for advanced cello repertoire.

Sonatas for Late-Intermediate Students

Boismortier Sonate

Delightful music for style and technique!
19473221 look inside Sonate En Sol Majeur Composed by Joseph-Bodin De boismortier (1689-1755). For cello and piano. Classical. Score. 8 + 4 pages. Published by Edition Delrieu (LM.GD773).

Picinetti Sonata

This is a truly wonderful sonata to incorporate tenor clef, work on stylistic differences between movements and, in the case of the second movement, play fast!
Cover tiny file look inside Sonata for Violoncello and Basso continuo C major Composed by Felice Maria Picinetti. Edited by Walter Upmeyer. Stapled. Performance score, part(s). 7-Apr pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA06963. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA06963).

Two Sonatas by Marcello

Two good baroque sonatas that are great for building shifting skills.
Cover tiny file look inside Two Sonatas (in G major & C major) Composed by Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739). Edited by Janos Starker. Published by International Music Company (IM.2490).

Nine Sonatas by Vivaldi

With three more sonatas included than the traditional six that International Music includes in their book, this is a veritable wealth of Vivaldi for baroque aficionados. Also useful for improving tenor clef-reading skills.
4991280 look inside 9 Sonatas for Violoncello and Basso Continuo, RV 39-47 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). Edited by Arpad Pejtsik. EMB. 64 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #Z13439. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (HL.50510921).

Two Sonatas by Romberg

These two sonatas in G major by Romberg are just terrific! With very occasional tiny bits of (optional) thumb position and technique-intensive music, these are wonderful preparation for advanced music and major concertos.
Cover tiny file look inside Sonata in G major, Opus 38, No. 2 Composed by Bernhard Romberg. Edited by Peter Jansen. Published by International Music Company (IM.1148).

Cover tiny file look inside Sonata in G major, Opus 43, No. 3 Composed by Bernhard Romberg. Edited by Peter Jansen. Published by International Music Company (IM.814).

Three 18th Century Cello Sonatas

I quite like the variations on "God Save the King" in this sonata compilation, which are quite interesting for students!
5024766 look inside Three 18th Century Sonatas Composed by Breval, Chinzer and Porta. For Cello. Book; Solo; String - Cello Studies or Collection. Faber Edition. Masterwork. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571520596).

Seven Cello Sonatinas

A great compilation of sonatinas ranging from early to late intermediate. Includes works (especially those by Mozart and Haydn) that can't be found elsewhere.
4990783 look inside 7 Sonatinas for Violoncello and Piano (Works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert). Composed by Various. Arranged by Mariassy, Pejtsik. For Cello. EMB. 47 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #Z13310. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (HL.50510863).

Free Sonata Repertoire

De Fesch Sonata in F Major
Beethoven Sonatina Note: to download music from the RSL, set up an account here:  https://passport.rsl.ru/register/form. Then, click the green down arrow (download button) at the top of the page of music and put your username (email) and password in. When the little box comes up, click the white button on the right (not the green button) and the file will download automatically.

Concertos and Concertinos for Late-Intermediate Students

Goltermann Concerto No. 4

This concerto by Goltermann could be a staple. Musically challenging and somewhat romantic in style, this piece can help prepare intermediate students for advanced music. The Dowani version includes a play-along track with orchestral accompaniment! The first movement is not "difficult" as listed by International Music Co, but rather "intermediate".
4957062 look inside Goltermann: Concerto No. 4 for Cello and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 65 Composed by Julius Goltermann. Edited by Josef Hofer. For Cello (Cello). Dowani Book/CD. Play Along. Piano reduction, solo part + 2 CDs. 44 pages. Dowani International #DOW3500. Published by Dowani International (HL.44006443).

Cover tiny file look inside Concerto No. 4 in G major, Opus 65 Composed by Georg Goltermann (1824-1898). Edited by Julius Klengel. Classical Period. Instrumental solo book. With bowings and fingerings. 34 pages. Published by International Music Company (IM.1606).

Klengel Concertino in C Major

A standard concertino in late-intermediate cello repertoire, this is slightly reminiscent of the Haydn C Major cello concerto and can help students get ready for that level. More difficult than the Goltermann Concerto listed above, there is considerable shifting into 6th, 7th, and 8th positions.
4300940 look inside Concertino in C major, Op. 7 Composed by Julius Klengel (1859-1933). Edited by Leonard Rose. For cello and piano. Published by International Music Company (IM.1409).

Haydn Concertino

Beautiful and playable piece that challenges students musically; I really love this one!
19474450 look inside Concertino Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). For cello and piano. Classical. Score. 18 + 7 pages. Published by Edition Delrieu (LM.GD848).

Goltermann Concerto No. 5

A useful addition to student repertoire, however I prefer the Goltermann Concerto No. 4 to this (see above).
18112737 look inside Concerto No. 5 in D Minor Composed by George Goltermann (1824-1898). For cello and piano. Published by Wiltshire Music/Cor Publishing Co. (WS.ST62).

C.P.E. Bach Concerto

Nice opportunity to play complex music at a slightly-below-advanced level; useful in preparing for concerto level.
1481615 look inside Cello Concerto in A Minor Composed by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788). For Cello. Masterworks; Solo; String - Cello and Piano. Kalmus Edition. Baroque; Classical; Masterwork. Book. 48 pages. Published by Kalmus Classic Edition (AP.K09105).

Vivaldi Concerto Op. 3, No. 9

The Vivaldi Concerto, Op.3, No. 9 is one of the most fantastic student pieces I have found! With lots of shifting and tenor clef, it is a great preparation for early-advanced repertoire, while also being energetic and inspiring to play. The last two lines of the last movement use thumb position, but could also be played with first and third fingers to avoid the thumb position, if necessary.
Cover tiny file look inside Concerto, Op. 3, No. 9 (Dandelot No. 14) Cello and Piano. Composed by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741). Editions Durand. 20 pages. Editions Durand #ME2140. Published by Editions Durand (HS.50562262).

Mozart Concertino

Shifting-intensive and somewhat hard to read, this could benefit from being enlarged, but is still a worthwhile addition to late-intermediate cello repertoire.
19474732 look inside Concertino En Re Maj. Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). For cello and piano. Classical. Score. Published by Edition Delrieu (LM.GD985).

Free Cello Concerto Repertoire

Tartini Concerto in D Major

Nolck Concertino


Solo Cello Repertoire

The Bach Cello Suites: Check out our page on some different Bach editions


Degli Antonii 12 Ricercate

Some of these are between early-intermediate and late-intermediate. There is very occasional tenor clef.
Cover tiny file look inside 12 Ricercate For Violoncello Solo Solo Cello. Composed by Gianbattista Degli Antonii. Edited by Julius Berger. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Cello Library. Classical. 211. 54 pages. Schott Music #CB 211. Published by Schott Music (HL.49017638).

Short Pieces: Great for Recitals!

Squire Tarantella

The famous cello Tarantella, by Squire. This late-intermediate piece is fun and flamboyant.
3554842 look inside Tarantella, Op. 23 (For Cello and Piano). Composed by William Henry Squire (1871-1963). For cello and piano. Classical Period and 20th Century. Difficulty: difficult. Set of performance parts. Bowings and fingerings. Opus 23. 13 pages. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.B2691).

Squire Bourree

This is another great addition to the cello repertoire from Squire; light-hearted and entertaining! 
17985053 look inside Bourree, Op. 24 Composed by William Henry Squire. Standard notation. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.B3435).

Squire Danse Rustique

Danse Rustique is slightly more challenging than the Bourree, thanks to the key signature, but is still liked by students.
Cover tiny file look inside Danse Rustique, Op. 20, No. 5 Composed by William Henry Squire (1871-1963). Set of performance parts. With bowings and fingerings. Opus 20, Number 5. 10 pages. Carl Fischer #B002517. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.B2517).

Monti Csardas

Not terribly hard; this piece would be great for musical cellists still working on their technique.
Cover tiny file look inside Csardas For Cello and Piano. Composed by Vittorio Monti (1868-1922). Arranged by Julius Seredy. Solo part with piano reduction. With Standard notation. 14 pages. Carl Fischer #B002519. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.B2519).

Saint-Saens The Swan

The famous Swan for cello and piano, by Faure.
Also check out our Swan Study Book for Cello, 
which takes every measure apart and teaches the technique behind the notes before putting it all together at the end. Sections of the book focus on reading tenor clef and playing with better tone. 
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A classic French edition
Cover tiny file look inside Le Cygne (the Swan) Cello/piano Editions Durand. 6 pages. Editions Durand #DF0376700. Published by Editions Durand (HL.50560694).
Some different bowing options
Cover tiny file look inside The Swan From the Carnival Of The Animals Violoncello and Piano With Marked and Unmarked Cello Part Score and Parts. Composed by Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) and Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921). Edited by Frank Buchstein. Henle Music Folios. Classical. Softcover. G. Henle #HN943. Published by G. Henle (HL.51480943).

Saint-Saens Allegro Appassionato

Saint-Saens' well-known "mini cello concerto" is a nice preparation for his Concerto in a minor, although the Concerto is quite a bit more difficult! 
look inside Allegro Appassionato, Op. 43 Composed by Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921). Edited by Leonard Rose. For cello and piano. Published by International Music Company (IM.1648).

Faure Elegie

The famous Elegie for cello and piano, by Faure. Although the first edition is widely used, the second, by Boston Music Company, is easier to read (spread across two pages instead of squashed onto one). Or check out the Faure Elegie Study Book, which takes every measure apart and teaches the technique behind the notes before putting it all together at the end.
The Faure Elegie Study Book for Cello
Cover tiny file look inside Elegie, Opus 24 Composed by Gabriel Faure (1845-1924). Classical Period. Instrumental solo book. With piano accompaniment, fingerings and bowings. Composed 1879. 9 pages. Published by International Music Company (IM.897).

Cover tiny file look inside Elegie For Cello and Piano. Composed by Gabriel Faure (1845-1924). Music Sales America. Classical. 12 pages. Boston Music #BMC3762. Published by Boston Music (HL.14010054).

Solo Books as Supplements

These books use the intermediate positions to help the student work on technique and musical expression. ​

Solos for Young Cellists by Cheney

Solos for Young Cellists, Volume 4 (Cello Part & Piano Accompaniment) look inside Solos for Young Cellists, Volume 4 (Cello Part & Piano Accompaniment) (Selections from the Cello Repertoire). Arranged by Compiled, ed., and arr. Carey Cheney. For Cello and Piano. String - Cello Studies or Collection. Companion CD also available (see item 21970X). Instrumental Solo Book and Piano Accompaniment Book. 72 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.21110X)

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Melodies by Old Masters by Rapp

Melodies by Old Masters - Volume 2 Melodies by Old Masters - Volume 2 (for Young Cellists). By Various. Arranged by Alfred Moffat and Eugen Rapp. Cello. Schott. 61 pages. Schott Music #ED5533. Published by Schott Music (HL.49005759)

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Cello and Piano Vol. 1 by Pejtsik

Cover tiny file look inside Cello and Piano Volume 1. Composed by Various. Edited by Arpad Pejtsik. EMB. Classical. 144 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #Z14636. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (HL.50486824).

Cello and Piano Vol. 2 by Pejtsik

Cover tiny file look inside Cello and Piano Volume 2. Composed by Various. Edited by Arpad Pejtsik. EMB. Classical. 136 pages. Editio Musica Budapest #Z14637. Published by Editio Musica Budapest (HL.50486825).

Solos for the Cello Player by Deri

Nice and varied compilation book that also can be purchased with a play-along CD (which I, alas, have not tried). Includes Saint-Saens "The Swan" and others.
Cello and piano
Cover tiny file look inside Solos for the Cello Player Book only. Edited by Otto Deri. String Solo. Classical. Book only (softcover). With solo part, standard notation, fingerings, bowings and piano accompaniment. 80 pages. G. Schirmer #ED2313. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50329300).

Cello and piano and CD
Cover tiny file look inside Solos for the Cello Player Book and accompaniment CD. Composed by Various. Edited by Otto Deri. String Solo. Collection, Classical. Softcover book and accompaniment CD. 60 pages. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50490426).

Cellists Favorite Contest Album by Collier

A great repertoire book for cellists; almost a must-have.
Cover tiny file look inside Cellists Favorite Contest Album 15 Compositions Selected and Edited by Franklin Collier. Edited by Franklin Collier. Baroque and Classical Period. Piano/cello book (includes separate pull out performance part for cello). With Standard notation. 84 pages. Carl Fischer #O003220. Published by Carl Fischer (CF.O3220).

Free Late-Intermediate Cello Solos

Dumon Fantasie on Themes from Rigoletto
Gillet Passepied
The Modern Suite, by Goltermann is a new discovery. My students are really enjoying the Tarantelle (the last piece in the suite).
Goltermann Nocturnes
Seitz Zigeuner Kommen
Guerini Allegro con Brio, Cello Part
Guerini Allegro con Brio, Piano Accompaniment

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  • Teaching Cello: The Steps
    • Step One: Cello First Position >
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      • Repertoire for Beginning Students
      • Lesson Material for Very Young Beginners
    • Step Two: Building Early-Intermediate Cello Skills >
      • Methods and Exercises for Teaching Shifting
      • Etudes for Teaching Shifting
      • Duets for Teaching Shifting
      • Repertoire for Early-Intermediate Students
    • Step Three: Building Late-Intermediate Skills >
      • Methods and Exercises for Intermediate Cello Skills
      • Etudes for Late-Intermediate Cello Skills
      • Duets for Intermediate Cello Skills
      • Repertoire for Late-Intermediate Skills
    • Step Four: Starting Cello Thumb Position >
      • Exercises for Early-Advanced Cello Skills
      • Duets for Early-Advanced Students
      • Repertoire for Early-Advanced Students
    • Cello Sight-reading
    • Cello Alternative Styles
    • A Practical Guide to Bach Cello Suite Editions
  • Planning Cello Lessons
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