JOEL ADLEN
Composer / Arranger
Each title contains a link to on-line publishers where you can listen to and purchase arrangements.
Cello Arrangements
For Advanced beginner to Intermediate
All titles can be found on:
Cello Duets - Volume 1- (2 cellos) This volume offers a new collection of cello duets, adapted from keyboard works of Bach, Telemann, Handel, Scarlatti, and others. For advanced beginner and intermediate cellists, these twenty-four arrangements provide an introduction to the world of chamber music that is traditionally associated with a keyboard. $18.99 USD
Cello Duets - Volume 2 (2 cellos)- This volume is a continuation of cello duets, adapted from keyboard works of Beethoven, Mozart, and others. For advanced beginner and intermediate cellists, these twelve arrangements are an introduction to the world of chamber music that is traditionally associated with a keyboard. $18.99 USD
The 1920's (2 cellos)- A new collection of cello duets from the 1920s adapted for two cellos. Material includes music of Gershwin, Berlin, Porter, and many others. Coming in 2027!
New!
Christmas Music, arranged for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello
Classic Cello Foundation
Studies reimaged as solos and "unexpected" duets :
AND...
Ensemble arrangements:
For Violin, Viola, Cello and Piano - (advance beginner to intermediate)
All titles are available at
Sheet Music Direct and
Sheet Music Plus
Traditional Holiday Music (arranged for Piano, Violin, Viola and Cello)
Angels We Have Heard on High- the holiday classic that can be
performed either as an instrumental piece by itself, or with voices singing along.
Carol of the Bells- the holiday classic with a bit of pizzicato to liven it up
sans actual bells.
Deck the Halls- This beginning-to-intermediate arrangement can be performed either as an instrumental piece by itself, or with voices singing along.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen - a "classical" style take on traditional carol, with a hint of an alberti bass.
Joy to the World - Fresh energy to a timeless classic with this beginning-to-intermediate arrangement of Joy to the World for violin, viola, cello, and piano.
Jingle Bells -almost sounds like a sleigh ride with a piano, cello, violin and viola arrangement.
Oh Come All Ye Faithful - A festive and accessible arrangement for violin, viola, cello, and piano. Ideal for beginning to intermediate ensembles.
O Hannukah This beginning-to-intermediate arrangement for violin, viola, cello, and piano is based on the traditional melody, with expanded parts for each instrument. This arrangement can be performed either as an instrumental piece by itself, or with voices singing along.
Silent Night- based on the traditional melody, with expanded parts for each instrument. This arrangement can be performed either as an instrumental piece by itself, or with voices singing along.
The Twelve Days of Christmas - a unique blend of each instrument taking on a character from the well-known Christmas carol.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas - a gentle arrangement of the classic holiday / secular classic, arranged for violin, viola, cello, and piano.
What Child is This (Greensleeves)- a gentle arrangement of the classic holiday / secular classic, arranged for violin, viola, cello, and piano.
Christmas Carols (for Piano, Cello and Voice)
(for sale on SheetMusicPlus, SheetMusicDirect, and JW Pepper)
Traditional Christmas Carols colorfully arranged for piano, cello and (optional) voice – All scores & parts included.
Songs include: "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", "Angels We Have Heard on High", "Oh Holy Night", "Deck the Halls", "What Child is This?", "The Twelve Days of Christmas", "Silent Night", "O Come All Ye Faithful, "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen", "Jingle Bells", "O Christmas Tree", "Joy to the World"
Commercial/Classics Holiday (for violin, viola, cello and piano)
- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (composer: J Marks)
- Santa Baby (composer: P Springer)
- Linus and Lucy (composer V Guaraldi)
- Christmas Time is Here (composer V Guaraldi)
- Skating (composer V Guaraldi)
-- Ocho Kandelikas (F. Jagoda)
Memorial
(for Violin, Cello Piano)
-"Aria" from Goldberg Variations (BWV 988) JS Bach
- "Amazing Grace" (traditional)
- "The Parting Glass"
(for Violin, Viola, Cello)
-"Aria" from Goldberg Variations (BWV 988) JS Bach
- "The Parting Glass"
(for two Cellos)
"The Parting Glass"
Coming soon:
String Orchestra arrangements
"Winter Light" -- based on the traditional French Christmas carol, "Il est né le Divin Enfant"
"Tumbalalaika" based on a Yiddish folk song
"The Parting Glass" traditional Irish and Scottish folk song
