How Great Thou Art/The First Noel

Cello Solo

Key Signature - A flat (four flats)

Tempo - slow and flowing

Difficulty - Intermediate cello, advanced piano (big ranges for chords)

Topics: Christmas, Glory/Heaven

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Story:
"How Great Thou Art/The First Noel" (Winter 2000)
This was my first crack at a string arrangement, and it does have a few bugs in it, but overall I think it worked out quite well. It was written around Christmas time for the visit of a General Authority to my singles ward. I love the cello above all other instruments because of its heavenly tone, and I will learn to play it before I die! Tell my wife that this is a good arrangement! Fall 2009: Interestingly enough, each time I consider taking this piece off the website due to those bugs I mentioned, I get an email from someone saying how much they enjoy playing it. Guess it's meant to be!

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