COYLE — Cello Mania, a group of cellists from Bainbridge Island, are scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point Road, as part of the ongoing Concerts in the Woods series.
“Next up is something different,” said Norm Johnson, Coyle Concerts founder.
‘All-cello ensemble’
“It’s an all-cello ensemble mixing various sizes of cellos and mixing some seasoned cellists with some advanced cello students.”
The group currently consists of Priscilla Jones, Barbara Deppe, Daniel Stein, Abby Sullivan, Marit Ellerby, Arlayne Eseman, Pam Harlan and Marie Miller.
Jones — a cello instructor and cellist on Bainbridge Island — leads the group.
The group “was formed to provide an opportunity for practicing in a group setting,” Johnson said. “Plus it provides some occasional outreach to perform in a public concert.”
Chance to have fun
Mainly “it is a chance to have fun with their cellos by mixing up genre and breaking out of the mold of viewing the cello as only a classical instrument,” Johnson said.
Jones invites the public to experience the “rich, dark, vibrating sound of multiple cellos playing folk, classical and popular pieces” during the show, she said.
“Enjoy the music and learn some secrets about the world of cello too.”
Cello Mania will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s “Concerto for two cellos in G minor” and Janina Garscia’s “Four Bagatelles.”
“We also will play some folk songs, and more light, contemporary pieces by Gideon Freudmann, Scott Joplin and Mark Summers,” Jones said.
By donation
Admission to the all-ages show is by donation.
Complimentary cookies and coffee will be offered at intermission.
The community center is located at the southern tip of the Toandos Peninsula and is operated by the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation District with help from area residents.
For more about the center, see www.coyleconcerts.com.
