  
Central Cello Celebration is a bi-annual event that provides a special opportunity for cellists, in particular high school level players from around the Northwest, to celebrate their work, their accomplishments and the rich cello repertoire.
This year we were pleased to honor a grand dame of music in the Northwest, Frances Walton. As an dedicated educator, gifted conductor and accomplished cellist, Frances Walton has inspired so many cellists, musicians, and diverse audiences. Her love of music is always readily apparent and infectious.
Our guest artist and clinician Walter Gray is a distinguished, long-standing member of the Seattle Symphony, faculty member of Seattle University and highly sought private lesson teacher, who continues to excite audiences with his energetic performances in regional to international stages. After reading his bio you will know what a Renaissance musician he is! We have other exciting guests and faculty that are listed below. More information will be forthcoming.
Join us in celebrating the unique accomplishments of all of these cellists!
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All participants must complete the standard Online Registration Form. If you plan on attending a Masterclass, please have your teacher complete the Online Recommendation Form as well.
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Registrations received on or before October 22, 2010 are $55.00 while those received after
October 22, 2010 will be $75.00. Included in the fee are two CDs of the recorded performances.
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Artists and Clinicians
WALTER GRAY, Seattle Symphony and Seattle U.
CORBIN KEEP, Improvising cellist, Bowen Island, BC
ASHIA GRZESIK, songwriter, Portland Cello Project
JOHN MICHEL, CWU cello professor
TOM WALWORTH, composer / arranger
Pianists
ANNE SCHILPEROORT, YVCC professor and pianist
BARBARA BALATERO, cellist / pianist based,Seattle
Conductors
Celebration Cello Choir Conductor
NIKOLAS CAOILE, CWU orchestra director
Debut Cello Choir Conductor
BRUCE WALKER, Sunnyside HS director
Coordinator
Alex Abrams, CWU graduate cellist
Photos of past Cello Celebrations |
Contact John Michel to determine which part you should play. Links below (available soon) are downloadable PDF files. Please print and prepare your part in advance.
I. CELEBRATION CELLO CHOIR
Bachianas Brasileiras #1 by Villa-Lobos
Celli 1 & 2,
Celli 3 & 4,
Celli 5 & 6,
Celli 7 & 8
Something Wicked This Way Comes By Tom Walworth
Cello 1,
Cello 2,
Cello 3,
Cello 4,
Complete Score
Audio recordings:
Wicked I | Wicked II | Wicked III
II. DEBUT CELLO CHOIR
Something Wicked - Int. Cello 1, Int. Cello 2
Compadre Pedro Juan - All parts
Now the day - Cello 1, Cello 2, Cello 3, Cello 4
Pink Panther - Cello 1, Cello 2, Cello 3
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