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Compositions and Arrangements
Bach Cello Suite No. 4
(Movement IV: Sarabande)
Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor
(Movements III and IV)
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Arrangement Samples
What a Wonderful World
Arrangement for Cello Quartet
This cello arrangement is the first in a series of canonical pop songs by Joe. These are in preparation for the formation of a cello choir in Fall of 2018. Both live and computerized recordings are available above. Enjoy!
(An Everlasting Love)
This Will Be
Natalie Cole
(Hover for Score and Audio)
*Credit to The Corwin Trio*
About Joe
Joe Kovac III, who has been playing cello for a decade, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in cello performance at Florida State University. There, he studies with Gregory Sauer. Joe has played as principal cellist in University Philharmonia and is currently part of the upper-level orchestra, University Symphony Orchestra.
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Joe is passionate about sharing his music with the community. He has performed at a fundraiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind with pianist David Crohan and Phil Collins' backup singer Arnold McCuller. He organized a Veteran's Day music program at his former high school. He won the Macon Telegraph Golden Eagle in music in 2015, an annual award for excellence in different areas. He has played for retirement homes, churches, and community events in the past. He looks forward to his nonprofit community performance organization which is in progress.
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Though his main study is classical music, he frequently enjoys performing other genres like pop and rock, as well as improvising.
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When he is not locked away in a practice room, he enjoys composing & arranging music, running, and cooking.
