Category: Students and Families

This page contains resources for current students and families such as the group schedule, concert schedule and other studio info.  Tuition rates are on the hompage.  Contact me if you have any questions!

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Practice charts

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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

Summer Schedule 2018

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Attached is the Summer Schedule 2018. Please read the clarifications, below and email with any questions or changes you need to make!

  • If you have not signed up yet, do not fret – there is plenty of availability.  🙂
  • Cello X members, there will be summer happenings – stay tuned.
  • Please note lesson dates & times carefully as missed lessons will not be made up.  Contact me with any changes you need to make.
  • Tuition for July is due on July 12th and tuition for August is due on August 9th.  Summer rates are on my homepage.
  • I increased lesson times for some of you due to camp preparation needs and higher levels.  If you prefer a shorter lesson, no problem – I will reduce the time.
  • Let me know if you can do the Recital at the Dunn Gardens.  I noted who responded, but there’s plenty of space – I hope that most can participate!

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