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Katie Tertell

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Immerse yourself in the rich and glorious sound of the cello! Katie is a dynamic, versatile and engaging cellist and performer.
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Northumberland
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Award-winning American cellist Katie Tertell is a performer and artistic curator, innovating how classical music is digested in modern times.  Katie is Artistic Director and Founder of the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival, headquartered in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA. A former member of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, she enjoys a rich and varied experience as a freelance artist in the UK,  Europe and America. Alongside work with internationally celebrated ensembles, Katie focuses her attention on projects that aim to connect people through meaningful experiences in music, working cross disciplinarily and in various sectors.  

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Katie's Reviews

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Trish L
4 months ago, for a Concert in Charles Town
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5 out of 5

I heard Katie in a stunning performance in the Parlor Series. Katie is a powerhouse of a musician- so engaging and fun to listen to, and can really wow an audience with her virtuosity and charm. I look forward to attending other performances with Katie

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Charlie (
3 years ago

I just wanted to say thank you for playing at my wedding last weekend. I was wanting to write a review but I wasn’t quite sure where but everyone absolutely loved your playing thank you! If you can tell me where’s best to write a review I would love to as we were all very impressed and enjoyed every minute.

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Katie's Song list

Katie is well-versed in all of the standard classical and pop repertory. Below are a few examples, some of which are solo works or to be performed with an ensemble of 2-4 musicians:
Bach solo Cello Suites
The Swan from Carnival of the Animals
Julie-O by Mark Summer
Cassadó solo cello Suite
Song of the Birds
Ashokan Farewell
Bach Arioso
Bach Air on G String
Bach Ave Maria
Bridal Chorus Wagner
Pachelbel Canon in D
Pavane Faure
Largo from Winter Vivaldi
Spring Vivaldi
Scene from Swan Lake Tchaikovsky
The Swan Saint-Saens
Meditation Massenet
Adagio from Spartacus Khachaturian
Chanson de Matin Elgar
Salut D’Amour Elgar
Jupiter Holst
Morning Grieg
Nessun Dorma Puccini
Largo From New World Symphony Dvorak
Oh mio babbino Caro Puccini
Nimrod Elgar
Scheherazade Rimsky-Korsakov
Pomp and circumstance Elgar
Romeo and Juliet
Sicilienne Paradis
Song Without Words Mendelssohn
Ave Maria Schubert
La Rejouissance
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Titanic theme
Libertango
Jerusalem
Song bird
1000 years*
One day like this
Chasing cars*
Wherever you will go
I'm yours
When you say nothing at all
From this moment
Perfect day
Marry you
All of me*
Somewhere only we know*
Sweet Child of mine
Ho hey
She
How deep is your love
Here there and everywhere
Happy together
Hallelujah
God only knows*
Clocks
Viva la vida*
Fields of gold
All about you
The Greatest Showman songs
Come what may Moulin Rouge
Lord of the Rings
Star wars
Mamma Mia Songs
James Bond Songs
Hedwigs Theme
Over the rainbow*
Beauty and the Beast
Can’t help falling in love with you*
Wonderful world*
Pure Imagination*
Portuguese Love Theme*
Glasgow Love Theme
Balcony Scene Romeo and Juliet
Kissing You
Halo*
Rather Be
Senorita*
Havana*
Despacito*
Firework
Ain't nobody*
Wonderwall*
Just the way you are*
Use somebody*
I don't wanna miss a thing*
How long will I love you*
Stand by me*
At last
Perfect
Thinking out loud*
Make you feel my love
Can you feel the love tonight*
Your song*
Every breath you take*
Kiss from a rose*
At Last
You are so beautiful
Shape of You*
Bittersweet Symphony*
Traditional Irish
All you need is love
Drowsy Maggie Irish trad
Makin Whoopee
Paragon Rag Joplin
La cucaracha
La Cumparsita
Misty
Dream a little dream of me*
The way you look tonight *
Blue moon
Moon river*
What a wonderful world*
A million dreams*
Can't take my eyes off you*
Sway*
Moondance
Summertime
When I fall in love*
Love Someone *
You are the reason *
A whiter shade of pale
Falling like the stars*
Better half of me*
Photograph *
As it was*
Love me like you do*
Christmas List:
Last Christmas
All I Want For Christmas Is You
We wish you a merry Christmas
Let it snow
White Christmas
Feliz Navidad
Santa Baby
Blue Christmas
Winter wonderland
Santa Claus is coming to town
Holy holy Christmas
Cold December night
The First Noël
O Little Town of Bethlehem
All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth
Do They Know It's Christmas
Happy Xmas (War is over)
Merry Christmas Everybody
+ popular Christmas carols/hymns
And many, many more

Katie's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£225
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£500
Up to 3 hours£625
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes! Solo cello Cello/violin duo or two cellos duo String Quartet Band- Howay The Lasses (Guitar, Accordion, Cello, vocals)

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

How much time do you need to set up?

This varies widely depending on the event type

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes! We can also accommodate requests if notified ahead of time (occasionally for a fee if we don't already have an arrangement of the requested piece)

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

We bring all equipment to perform acoustically. If sound is required, we can book a sound engineer (not included in price) or can work with your provided engineer.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical crossover, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Fanfare, Musical theatre, Opera, Film / TV music, Folk, Bluegrass, Irish rock, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional English folk, Jazz, Jazz fusion, Avant garde, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Indie, World music
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Corporate event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Transcription, Perfect pitch, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Examiner, Community music worker
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