Category: The Cello Experiment

The Cello eXperiment, aka “Cello X” was founded in 2010 by Peter featuring his highest-level students.  They have recorded an album at Jack Straw Studios and performed at the Seattle Mariners, Triple Door, the Moore Theatre and elsewhere.  Look below for upcoming events – hope to see you there!

EventLocation/Info/LinkDate/Time
RehearsalMy house10/4/24;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house10/25/24;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house11/1/24;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house11/8/24;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house11/15/24;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house11/21/24;
CANCELED
Fall Recital
(Cello X performs)		Green Lake Methodist Church11/23/24;
4:00-6:00
RehearsalMy house12/6/24;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house12/13/24;
6:30-8:30
Holiday Set Kraken Community Iceplex12/22/24;
3:00-5:00 (2:30 arrival)
RehearsalMy house1/10/25;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house1/24/25;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house2/1 or 2/2;
TBD
RehearsalMy house2/7/25;
CANCELED
RehearsalMy house2/14/25;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house2/28/25;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house3/14/25;
6:30-8:30
Spring Recital
(Cello X performs)		Greenlake Methodist Church3/16/25;
2:00-4:00 (1:30 arrival)
RehearsalMy house3/28/25;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house4/11/25;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house4/25/25;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house5/2/25;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house5/16/25;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house5/23/25;
6:30-8:30
RehearsalMy house6/3/25;
6:30-8:30
Cello X @ FolklifeSeattle CenterMemorial Day Weekend 2025
TBD
Cello X @ The CrocodileThe CrocodileSpring 2025
TBD
Cello X @ C&P CoffeeC&P CoffeeSpring 2025
TBD

Cello X @ The Crocodile 2024! (info)

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Cello X rocks the Crocodile’s Here After Theater on May 8, 2024! We’ll perform one-of-a-kind arrangements of your favorite rock, pop, soundtrack, and heavy metal tunes! Tickets are only $15! See you there!

  • When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
    • 7:00 (Doors at 6:30)
  • Where: The Crocodile
  • Parking: street parking
  • Tickets: here (21+)

Member info:

  • ITINERARY:
    • 4:00, Load-in and sound check
    • 5:00, Dinner
    • 7:00, Performance
  • ATTIRE:
    • All black
  • WHAT TO BRING:
    • Cello
    • Rockstop
    • Music stand (low)
    • Music in set order

Christmas Concert 2023! Info

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Join us at the Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate on December 17 at 1:30-6:00 for Christmas music and merriment! See you there!

  • When: Sunday, December 17, 2023
    • Cello Jellos & Cello Philharmonic; 1:30-2:15 (1:00 arrival)
    • Cello Philharmonic; 2:30-3:30
    • Cello X, 4:00-6:00 (3:30 arrival)
  • Where: Kraken Community Iceplex (main lobby)
  • Parking:
    • Parking instructions are in this link.
    • You may park for free in Parking Lots 1, 2, 3, and 9. Use the code “Kraken” in the “Apply Discount” field of the app.
  • What to bring:
    1. Cello
    2. Rockstop
    3. Holiday folder
    4. Music stand (preferably low)
    5. Stool or chair (shorter sizes)
    6. Cello X binder (Cello X members)
  • Set list here
  • Attire:
    • Dress or festive clothes. Santa hats or Christmas paraphernalia encouraged!
    • Cello X members: all black.

Cello X Set 2023-24

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  1. Pirates of the Caribbean
  2. Viva la Vida
  3. Fireflies
  4. Old Town Road
  5. Hedwig’s Theme
  6. Jurassic Park
  7. How to Train Your Dragon
  8. Interstellar
  9. Like Real People Do
  10. I Am the Doctor
  11. Bittersweet
  12. Fade to Black
  13. Every Little Thing She Does is Magic
  14. At World’s End
  15. Seven Nation Army
  16. Game of Thrones

Cello X @ Folklife 2023! info

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Cello X is back at NW Folklife on May 29! We’ll perform one-of-a-kind arrangements of your favorite rock, pop, soundtrack, and heavy metal tunes! See you there!

Member info:

  • ITINERARY
    • 12:00, Arrival
    • 12:30, Load-in
    • 1:15-1:45, Performance
  • ATTIRE:
    • All black
  • WHAT TO BRING:

Cello X @ The Crocodile 2023 (info)

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Cello X rocks the Crocodile’s Here After Theater on May 22! We’ll perform one-of-a-kind arrangements of your favorite rock, pop, soundtrack, and heavy metal tunes! Tickets are only $15! See you there!

  • When: May 22, 2023
    • 7:00 (Doors at 6:30)
  • Where: The Crocodile
  • Parking: street parking
  • Tickets: here (21+)

Member info:

  • ITINERARY:
    • 12:00-2:00, Dress rehearsal at my house
    • 2:30, Dick’s Drive-in
    • 3:00, Carpool to Crocodile
    • 4:00, Load-in and sound check
    • 5:00, Dinner
    • 7:00, Performance
  • ATTIRE:
    • All black (bring clothes to dress rehearsal)
  • WHAT TO BRING:
    • Cello
    • Rockstop
    • Music stand (low)
    • Music in set order

Cello X @ The Kraken! Info

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Cello X rocks the Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate on December 23rd! We’ll perform your favorite Christmas songs along with amazing, one-of-a-kind arrangements of your favorite rock and movie tunes. Look for us in the lobby, and see you there!

  • When: Friday, December 23, 2022
    • 4:00-6:00 (3:30 member arrival)
  • Where: Kraken Community Iceplex at NORTHGATE (not Climate Pledge)
  • Parking instructions are in this link.
    • The best lost to park in is #9 west of the Kraken. Use the code “Kraken” in the “Apply Discount” field of the app for free parking. Enter the building using the west entrance and walk downstairs to the lobby.
  • Member info:
    • Attire: All black
    • What to bring:
      • Cello
      • Rockstop
      • Music stand
      • Chair
      • Cello X binder
        • Set list here (please have this music. If you don’t, I will have copies at the Kraken.)
    • Cello X current members:
      • We will carpool to the Kraken after our 10:30-12:30 rehearsal. Please have everything with you at the rehearsal including your black clothes.
    • Dinner after at Azteca (optional)