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44 Cellists serving Washington, DC

Cellist The Josh

5.0 (12)
18 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Cellist
  • Contact for a quote, starting at $500+ solo cello

Shari B. said “Joshua was the best addition to our Christmas Open House event. His talent shines through his music and his personality. He is so professional and a joy to work with. He helped to create a... ”

Benjamin Gates of Asteroid Titanium

4.88 (10)
14 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Cellist
  • Contact for rates

Adrienne T. said “Benjamin made my fiance's birthday simply amazing. He was professional, prompt and outstanding. We definitely want to book him for our wedding ”

Amazing Cello

4.83 (37)
55 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Cellist
  • $175 and up (plus travel gas fee) thanks

Gwendy A. said “David was amazing. Our guests loved his music. Will definitely refer him to our guests and will hire him for our next event! ”

CelloWeddings

5.0 (12)
17 Verified bookings

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • Cellist
  • 6 miles from Washington
  • $300-450

Ryan M. said “Daniel was punctual, professional, and performed all the selections excellently. We are incredibly grateful to him for playing at our wedding this year. The music provided a beautiful sense of... ”

Samantha Hegre, cellist

4.89 (10)
33 Verified bookings

  • Alexandria, VA
  • Cellist
  • 7 miles from Washington
  • $350 and up

Kathryn V. said “Samantha was punctual and accommodating. She learned two songs for us and worked with our officiant to make our wedding ceremony seamless and special. I could've listened to her play all day! ”

Cellist for events

5.0 (5)
9 Verified bookings

  • Gambrills, MD
  • Cellist
  • 23 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Barbara M. said “Gabby made our memorial service for my mom especially meaningful and beautiful. I highly recommend Gabby for your event. She was easy to work with, accommodating, on time and very accomplished. ... ”

Christina Jackson

5.0 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Cellist
  • 35 miles from Washington
  • $150-$600

Jon K. said “Christina was professional, timely and a joy to work with. Our guests were so impressed by her talent and her playing added so much to our event. ”

  • Washington, DC
  • Cellist
  • Contact for rates

Cyrus Reel is progressive cellist from Washington, DC. With the modern approach on the cello, Cyrus strives to layer the sophisticated sound of the cello to...

  • Washington, DC
  • Cellist
  • Contact for rates

I'm Hagen and I have 12 years experience and classical training on the cello. I've most recently played on the first stand of the UNC Symphony Orchestra and UNC...

  • Alexandria, VA
  • Cellist
  • 7 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Freelance cellist in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Plays any genre of music, with many connections to put together any ensemble you would need for your...

  • Upper Marlboro, MD
  • Cellist
  • 17 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

To bring my strong dedication, responsibility, and motivation while utilizing my passion obtained through my experience as a cellist. I am seeking a position...

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Quick facts for Cellists in Washington, DC

6,147 quotes sent

In the past year, Cellists have sent 6,147 quotes to event planners.

38th most popular

Cellists rank #38 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

4.9 out of 5 stars

There are 3,855 Cellist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

1.8 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.8 days (on average) to hire a Cellist.

Washington ranks #1

Washington is the most popular city for Cellists requests in District Of Columbia.

Popular events

Cellists are typically hired for Wedding Ceremonies, Corporate Events, and Worship Services in Washington, DC.

District Of Columbia ranks #10

District Of Columbia is the 10th most popular state for Cellists requests in the United States.

Past events for Cellists in Washington, DC

Great experience!

Cellist

5.0

May 1, 2026

2 hours

Erin helped to coordinate a violin/cello duo for my wedding ceremony. She was very responsive, organized, and knowledgeable throughout all of our communications. When we spoke with her on the phone she was friendly and easygoing, and she gave helpful advice on timing and music selection for our ceremony. The musicians were great and were a wonderful addition to our ceremony.
Event total

$800

Just what we needed

Cellist

5.0

September 17, 2025

1.5 hour

Daniel was warm and professional, and provided and provided the highest quality of music we needed.
Event total

$250

Fantastic

Cellist

5.0

October 25, 2025

1 hour

Daniel was fantastic for our wedding ceremony at the DC War Memorial! He was helpful and responsive with selecting the pieces before the event, and he played beautifully. Highly recommend!
Event total

$250

About booking Cellists in Washington, DC

Turn your special event into an elegant affair with some beautiful cello music. You can hire a solo cello player or a whole string quartet for corporate events, wedding ceremonies, dinner parties, and more. These talented musicians have a versatile repertoire of songs. In addition to traditional classical tunes, they will often work in other styles of music like hip hop, pop, rock, or country!

The cost of hiring a professional cellist in Washington, District Of Columbia will vary depending on how long you need to book the cellist for and their skill level. Award-winning cellists with years of experience playing the cello at live events may charge more for their services than those just starting out. Contact the local cellists above to get a quote customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for Washington cellists, look through photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples to learn more about their style and setlist. Read reviews from past clients to see what it will be like to work with them. When talking with musicians, discuss important details like arrival times, setup requirements, scheduled breaks, and any song requests you have.

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Cellists serving the Washington, DC area

These Cellists serve the wider Washington and District Of Columbia county area and travel to Naval Anacost Annex, Rosslyn, Washington Navy Yard, Ft Myer, Arlington, Dhs, Crystal City, Mount Rainier, Chillum, Friendship Heights Village, Chevy Chase, Brentwood, Takoma Park, Colmar Manor, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Bethesda, Langley Park, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, Cheverly, Capitol Heights, University Park, Riverdale, Forest Heights, Alexandria, Glen Echo, Suitland, and Falls Church.