Grade 12 Recital Piece Suggestions?

bassCanadabass · #1 10-28-2009, 12:40 PM

I'm currently looking for a piece to play at my grade 12 recital. I am looking for something that will complement my preparation for university jazz programs. My ideal recital piece is mostly/at least part arco. I have until April to prepare. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

ClassicalBassNY · #2 10-28-2009, 09:30 PM

Marcello Sonata in E minor(number 2) This essential intermediate bass literature.

reedo35 · #3 10-29-2009, 04:43 AM

That is Standard Classical repetoire, But for Jazz Arco work, I would look at the Jimmy Blanton Solo over Body and Soul w/ Duke Ellingtron.

bejoyous · #4 10-29-2009, 07:57 AM

Nothing wrong with The Elephant by Camille Saint-Saens. It's from Carnival of the Animals.

If your adventurous you can try The Swan as well. When I do this I rename it, "The Singing Cow."

bassCanadabass · #5 10-29-2009, 02:46 PM

Thanks! I like the idea of Jimmy Blanton's arco stuff. Is there anywhere I may be able to find a transcription?

reedo35 · #6 10-29-2009, 05:25 PM

There is a good transcription in Todd Coolman's Book, The Bass Tradition,

bassCanadabass · #7 10-29-2009, 06:28 PM

thanks, I just picked up Bass Standards which has a good transcription as well. Does anyone else have any suggestions?