This book gathers selected examination pieces, scales, and sight-reading materials into one volume to support the curriculum of the Initial Grade Cello of ABRSM from 2024. Ideal for Practical and Performance exams.

The pieces, three from each of lists A, B, and C, have been carefully chosen to provide an engaging and diverse range of styles, creating a collection that offers an excellent source of repertoire for every performer. The book also includes helpful footnotes and information relevant to the syllabus for those preparing for exams.

The recordings of all nine pieces, as well as the accompanying piano scores, are included via the download code in the book.

• LIST A:
• Anon. - 16th century La Bergamasca, arr. K. & D. Blackwell
• Trad. Czech. - Stamping Dance, arr. K. & D. Blackwell
• Trad. English - The Old Woman and the Pedlar, arr. Bullard

• LIST B:
• Bob Dylan - Blowin’ in the Wind, arr. Iles
• Jemima Oosthuizen - Ladybird Laze: from Bees in the Belfry
• Althea Talbot-Howard - The Knights’ Pavane

• LIST C:
• Alan Bull