Cellotopia Music

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Salem, OR

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Bach Allemande in G

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Irish Air Sí Bheag Sí Mhór

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Can't Stop The Feelin' (Elena is older now but we still play gigs together!)

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Fidil Mhór Irish Music

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SamaZama Duo

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SamaZama Koto-Cello Duo

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String Theory Cello Duo

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Fidil Mhór Celtic Band

Overview

Former Salem Symphony Principle cellist with a Doctorate in Music Arts - Joseph Harchanko has been performing, teaching, and recording for over 35 years. He brings his extensive compositional and arranging background to a wide range of musical genres adapted to the cello and other strings. His repertoire includes Celtic, world, pop, bolero, classical, and whatever you are looking for, custom arranged for your event.

Event music available including solo cello, duos, string quartets, and larger ensembles. Private instruction available. Cellotopia Music also home to Fidil Mhór, specializing in Traditional Irish and Scottish Music, and SamaZama Japanese Koto-cello duo.


Reviews

11 reviews

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Shari W.

July 9, 2026
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Beautiful music that made our wedding even more special

Joe and the Cellotopia team were absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding. From the planning process to the performance, everything was seamless and professional. We were so excited to have live cello music, and it created such a beautiful, elegant atmosphere. We received so many compliments from our guests about how amazing it sounded.

My only wish is that I had been able to meet Joe in person or take a moment to actually watch him perform! Looking back, I would have had them play even longer because the music added so much to our day. But I suppose that’s a sign of how busy and full a wedding day is for the bride! I truly hope to have the opportunity to hire Cellotopia again for another special event in the future. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to make their event unforgettable.

Hired as: Cellist


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Ceaira E.

June 29, 2026
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Joe is the best!

Joe played beautifully! He’s so talented and was able to play our requested songs no problem! He was professional and very friendly. He checked-in with us multiple times to make sure we were all on the same page & showed up on time & ready to play the day of our ceremony. We recommend Joe 100%!

Hired as: Cellist

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Cellotopia Music

Thank you! It was so nice playing music that you, your bride, and your guests enjoyed. You were all clearly having such fun and I really enjoyed being a part of it among the lovely redwoods! Thank you.


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Sarah C.

June 24, 2026
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Simply Wow

Joe and his partner were like a piece of the puzzle for my wedding day! They played their suite of classical music for the ceremony, and accommodated a couple of requests to boot. Joe was patient and a joy to work with as we were ironing out the details, and hearing some of our most meaningful songs arranged for cellists was one of the highlights of the day. Joe displayed ample flexibility and kindness, and he’s somebody I would recommend 1000x over for anybody else’s event.

Hired as: Cellist

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Cellotopia Music

Thank you! Such a beautiful wedding, we were honored to be a part of it. Thank you for you kind review; I'm so happy that you were pleased.


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Diane M.

May 9, 2026
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A great event

Joe had a warm presence for our mom’s birthday! he included some extra songs I had suggested that were some of my moms favorites! highly recommend hiring Joe for your events.

Hired as: Cellist

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Cellotopia Music

Thank you so much! It was a joy to be a part of your family's special event. I especially enjoyed playing pieces that your mother recognized and reminisced on significant times when she had heard them.


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Ryan F.

March 6, 2026
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Great performance

Fantastic experience!!

Hired as: Cellist

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Booking information

Upcoming booked events

August 2027

03

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Eugene, OR

August 2026

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Silverton, OR

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Happy Valley, OR

September 2026

11

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Portland, OR

12

Saturday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Cheshire, OR

Past booked events

June 2026

26

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sisters, OR

21

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 5:30pm

Sisters, OR

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hillsboro, OR

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:30am - 1:00pm

Portland, OR

May 2026

03

Sunday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Ridgefield, WA

February 2026

13

Friday

Personal Occasion

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Lake Oswego, OR

December 2025

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Sisters, OR

18

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

1:00pm - 3:30pm

Portland, OR

12

Friday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm

McMinnville, OR

July 2025

24

Thursday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Independence, OR

June 2025

22

Sunday

Anniversary Party

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Portland, OR

May 2025

25

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Government Camp, OR

October 2024

12

Saturday

Festival

11:00am - 3:00pm

Cornelius, OR

August 2024

07

Wednesday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Silverton, OR