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The Central Cello Celebration is a bi-annual summit of Northwest cellists who wish to revel in the rich cello repertoire and collaborate in a massive cello choir performance. Open to cellists of all ages, high-school players will additionally be able to perform in recitals, workshops and master classes. Rehearsals of the cello choirs begin the evening of October 19th, and the Celebration culminates with the performance in the Finale Concert on the evening of the 20th.
Ray Davis is this Celebration's honoree as we recognize his distinguished performing and teaching career, which includes 45 years as the Seattle Symphony's principal cellist. Ray Davis has inspired so many cellists, musicians, and diverse audiences across the Northwest and beyond. Now in retirement he still finds himself teaching, composing and involved in music.
Participation / Eligibility
Registration |
Fees |
FACULTY & STAFF 2012 | |
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Pianists | |
| RAY DAVIS, former Seattle Symphony principal cellist ROBERTA HANSEN DOWNEY, Seattle Symphony cellist & Seattle Cello Society JOHN MICHEL, CWU cello professor TOM WALWORTH, composer / arranger | Anne Schilperoort YVCC professor and pianist Barbara Baltero, cellist / pianist based,Seattle |
Conductors | Coordinator |
| Celebration Cello Choir Conductor Nikolas Caoile, CWU orchestra director Debut Cello Choir Conductor Bruce Walker, Sunnyside HS director | Alex Pualani, CWU graduate cellist |
Pianist Accompaniment For those of you that will be performing in masterclass or recital and would like to use our official pianists, please contact the pianist directly via email (click on name above for email address) and send your music to them as soon as possible! | Dress
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| CCC Cello Choir Music | |
| Contact John Michel to determine which part you should play. The link below is a PDF file that includes all the parts. Please locate, print and prepare your part in advance. | |
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II. DEBUT CELLO CHOIR Beatles Medley by Tom Walworth
(please contact Bruce Walker for more info.) | |
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