Formal Engagements

Corbin's solo cello offerings extend to formal engagements, such as weddings, parties, corporate functions, etc.

Solo Cello (formal) repertoire:

Classical Selections

Bach - Six Suites for Solo Cello (excerpts)
Bach -“Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No 3
Beethoven - “Pathetique” from Sonata in C minor opus 13
Bocherinni - “Minuet” from Quintet No 5, opus13
Gabrielli - Seven Ricercars for Solo Cello (excerpts)
Grieg – “Gavotte” from the Holberg Suite
Handel – “Largo” from Xerxes
Handel - “Hornpipe” from Water Music, Suite No 2 in D
Mozart – Minuet from Symphony No 35 in D
Mozart - Andante con variazioni from Sonata in A, K331
Pachabel - Kanon In D
Saint Saens – “The Swan” from Carnaval des Animaux
Satie - Gymnopodies No. 1
Telemann - Twelve Fantasies for Solo Cello (excerpts)
Vivaldi – “Largo” from Four Seasons, Winter

Pop, rock, jazz
Elanor Rigby – Beatles
Caravan – Van Morrison
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Beatles
Stolen Moments – Oliver Nelson
Lovers In A Dangerous Time – Bruce Cockburn
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Lily Belle May June – Crooke/Sullivan
Message in a Bottle - Police
Time In A Bottle – Jim Croce
Secret Journey - Police
Brothers In Arms – Dire Straights
My Funny Valentine - Rodgers/Hart
Summertime - Gershwin
Aranjuez – J. Rodrigo
Foxey Lady – Jimi Hendrix
Paint It Black – Rolling Stones
Cross Eyed Mary – Jethro Tull
Wild World – Cat Stevens
Imagine - John Lennon
Star of the County Down - Trad.
…and many more.

Also offered:

	improvisations for many occasions, such as art show openings, where cello improvisations are created for each painting…
	custom arrangements upon request
	Christmas, Hannakah, Bar/bat-Mitzvah, etc repertoire. (Yes! A cellist-singerwriter can lead singalongs!)
	and of course, the original material-based singer-songwriter act (solo cello/voice)

Solo cello performances in this capacity have a number of advantages. One is that the general ambience of a string group can be created, however at a fraction of the cost. Another is the simplicity and malleability of having a single performer. Repertoire, mood, timing, location can all be adjusted immediately according to the situation as it unfolds. With a broad range of material as illustrated above, plus improvisational ability, there is enough versatility and variety in the act to suit many different occasions and clientele.

"You did an amazing job at the wedding. When I first heard Pachelbel, my eyes started to tear...Thanks again Corbin, for everything, you added a very special element to the day."

- Megan & Donny, Seattle, WA

“Our wedding day was the best day ever and you certainly added fantastic style to complete it. Your cello playing was the icing on the wedding cake - our guests agree. You're a musician and artist in your style, look and sound. We will recommend you to our friends! Thank you so much.”

-Edith & Al Wright, Penticton, BC