Celloween

Ghostly greetings!

Celloween is a student cello ensemble which comes together each October to transform into skeletons (known as "cellotons") and perform ghoulishly delightful music together. The experience is accessible to cello students of all ages and welcomes a wide array of ability levels, from beginners to advanced players.

Group 1 consists of students in Suzuki books 1-3, and more advanced students (Suzuki book 4 +) make up Group 2, so there is a place for any cellist who wants to participate. Our scheduling allows students to participate in an ensemble experience without needing to commit to something for a whole semester, and also offers the chance to bring cellists together from different studios and areas of Atlanta.

Celloween Atlanta is hosted by Mary Horst (mostly behind the scenes this year) and Katie Truex. 

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From Our Cello Parents

“My kids (12 and 15) have been doing Celloween every year for the past few years.  Even though my son is now in high school and has way more commitments, he still makes time to do it because enjoys it so much.  We love it because the music is really fun and cool. Each child gets a part that is challenging enough to level up their skill, but not too hard as to be overwhelming.  The teachers (Mary and Jean) are phenomenal.  They are able to show empathy while keeping the expectations really high.  The community of cellists is so sweet.  The kids are really encouraging to one another.  And the final performance is a lot of fun.  The kids get to dress up and give a free concert.  We look forward to it every year.”

-Ayana Reddick

"Our kids have participated in Celloween for several years, and each time it's a fantastically rich experience. At each level, they have grown and learned how to rehearse and put together music that is expertly arranged and composed by Jean and Mary. They now better understand how fun it can be to play in a group setting, especially in costume, with light shows and a spooky concert atmosphere. Jean and Mary are true professionals and wonderful teachers and musicians who use their creativity to make forever memories for all levels of cellists. Antonia, aged 13 says, "I like playing with other people my age and the music is really fun" Emeric, aged 10 says "I didn't know how many creepy ghost sounds the cello could make!"

-Andrea Jonsson