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/singer-songwriter 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