Category: Recitals and Concerts

Below is the upcoming concert schedule.

Scroll for clips from past concerts. Most performances are free and a great opportunity to learn more about my program. Contact me with any questions and hope to see you there!

EventLocation/Info/LinkDate/Time
Fall ConcertAegis Living GreenwoodOctober 20, 2024;
3:30-4:30
Fall RecitalGreen Lake Methodist ChurchNovember 23, 2024;
4:00-6:00 (3:30 arrival)
Holiday ConcertKraken Iceplex @ NorthgateDecember 15, 2024;
Cello Jellos & Cello Phil @ 1:00-1:45
Cello Phil @ 2:00-3:00 (12:30 arrival)
Cello X @ 3:30-5:30 (3:00 arrival)
Spring RecitalGreen Lake Methodist ChurchMarch 16, 2024;
2:00-4:00 (1:30 arrival)
CELLOPALOOZA!Green Lake Methodist ChurchMay 18, 2024; 2:00-4:00 (1:30 arrival)
Cello Fest!Green Lake Play FieldPizza & games!
Directly following Cellopalooza!
Spring Jam!Queen Anne Farmer's MarketJune 12, 2025; 5:00-7:00 (4:15 arrival)

Summer Jam @ Ballard Farmer’s Market!

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Join us Sunday, 8/5 at 10:00-noon at the Ballard Farmer’s Market for an awesome cello concert!  We’ll be performing classical favorites from Beethoven and Pachelbel along with selections from Moana, Harry Potter and more!  Look for us at Bergen Place Park on the corner of Market Street and 22nd Ave NW.  Hope to see you there!!

Student info

  • Arrive at 9:20AM
  • Group 1 & Cello Phil performs at 10:00-11:00; Cello Phil only, 11:00-noon
  • Where: Bergen Place Park near the Ballard Farmer’s Market.
  • Set List
  • What students should bring: cello, stand, busking folder, clothespins, rockstop, chair or stool, water, extra chairs for parents (optional)

Rehearsal info for students

  • Friday, 8/10 at 6:00-8:00; All students 6:00-7:00, Cello Phil only 7:00-8:00
  • Where: my house
  • What students should bring: cello, stand, busking folder, rockstop, chair or stool
  • Set List

Zac & the Seattle Symphony!

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Seattle Symphony performance featuring Zacarias Grynberg!

Student Zacarias Grynberg has been selected to participate in the Seattle Symphony Young Composer’s Workshop!  Join us Monday, 6/4 @ 7:00 at Benaroya Hall as his newest composition is performed by the Seattle Symphony along with works by other talented young composers.  The event is free, but please RSVP.  Hope to see you there!

 

Spring Jam 2018!

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Spring Jam!

Join us Thursday, 6/14 at 5:00-7:00 at the Queen Anne Farmer’s Market for an awesome cello concert!  We’ll be performing classical favorites from Beethoven and Pachelbel along with selections from Moana, Harry Potter and more!  Look for us at the performer’s area on the lawn, and don’t forget to sample the many wonderful eats from the Market!  Hope to see you there!!

Student info

  • Arrive at 4:20
  • Group 1 & Cello Phil performs at 5:00-5:50; Cello Phil only, 6:00-7:00
  • Where: Queen Anne Farmer’s Market under the performer’s tent (grass hill)
  • Revised set list: here
  • What students should bring: cello, stand, busking folder, clothespins, rockstop, chair or stool, sitting blanket (optional)

Video from Spring Jam 2017!

https://www.facebook.com/seattlecello/videos/628746180802385/

 

 

 

 

 

Cello X @ Folklife!

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Cello X @ Folklife!

Cello fanati-X!  We’re back at Folklife this Friday for our 7th time and couldn’t be more X-cited!  Performing the White Stripes, DJ Snake, music from Star Wars, Dr. Who and more!  Family friendly event.  Check out the clips below, and see you Friday!

  • When: Friday, 5/25, 6:45-7:15
  • Where: Center House Theatre in the basement of the Armory (Seattle Center)
  • Admission: Free
  • Facebook link: Here

Cellopalooza and Cellofest!

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Below are details for Cellopalooza and Cellofest!  See you Sunday!!

Cellopalooza!

  • When: Sunday, 5/20, 2:30-4:30 (1:45 arrival for students)
  • Where: Greenlake United Methodist Church
  • What students should bring: Cello, stool (the church has full-size chairs) Cello Phil music, rockstop, money for pizza ($5/person)
  • Optional: frisbees, balls, blankets
  • Attire for students: something nice

Cellofest!

  • When: Directly following Cellopalooza (approx 5:00)
  • Where: Greenlake Play Field
  • What to bring: Money for pizza ($5/person)
  • Optional: frisbees, balls, blankets, outdoor clothes

 

Practice assists for Cellopalooza

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Recent video uploads to assist with Cellopalooza practice.  Note the metronome markings.  🙂

Dear Theodosia (metronome at 80):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ox3qeu4bC4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73hZ3alkVk8

 

You’re Welcome (metronome at 96):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djKjfMagBTg

 

Banish Misfortune (metronome at 88):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjiZcZD9_4E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDGgTDrIWxA

Hedwig’s Theme, Cello I and II (metronome at 120):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIcFsYcbBzM

Advanced Twinkle (metronome at 76):

 

Minuet No. 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqYCUh2olXQ

Rigadoon:

Long, Long Ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF1IaEm2wd4

Song of the Breeze, Wind & Tornado:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt_qXdcQBEg

French Folk Song 3 Part Harmony:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ahI7Kr2Q5w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNBfXWnHfKs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myokC5_MJwI

I Love to Tango / Somewhere Over the Rainbow:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NpRW6XfVZs

Twinkles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOpQ-2zyIl4