Halloween is creeping closer. Here are five ideas to help you (and your cello) celebrate. Be sure to read to the end to download the 2025 free coloring and activity pages.
1. Treats! Time for You (and Your Cello) to Dress-Up
Ever played your cello in costume? It’s fun for practice and videos—and adds a delightful (and challenging) twist.
Spooky Puppets Play the Cello
A clever, Halloween-ready video by Katie DeLaMare that shows even puppets enjoy playing the cello.
Here is some inspiration from cellist Marston Smith (Lord of the Cello) as he explains why he does what he does:
We love how masks change the whole vibe of a song. Which look is your favorite?
Lightsabers + cello? Yes, please. (Don’t miss the mind trick in the credits!)
Costume care tip: Make sure nothing scratchy touches your cello and that nothing interferes with tuning or playing.
Small-Dog Hats = Festive Cello Accessories!
Want your cello to dress up too? Small dog or cat hats can fit the scroll with a little creativity—like this pirate hat.
This pirate hat fits a 4/4 cello scroll.
Share your cello’s Halloween look with us—email photos or tag us on Facebook or Instagram.
2. Tricks! Make Halloween Sound Effects on Your Cello
Special Effects Ideas
Robert Dudzic is an incredibly talented sound designer for film, TV, and video games. Here are some sounds he’s made on the cello:
Classroom- and studio-friendly demonstrations you can try today.
3. Treats! Listen to Fresh Halloween-Themed Cello Music
“Losing My Religion” (Wednesday S2) – GnuS Cello
A dark, dramatic take that fits the Season 2 aesthetic—perfect playlist material.
Gorgeous and haunting, Apocalyptica’s arrangement of “Nothing Else Matters” creates an iconic sound world that always feels Halloween-adjacent – as heard in Wednesday S1.
A bite-sized cover to round out your spooky queue.
- “Prelude” from Hitchcock’s Vertigo (Herrmann) — Matt Haimovitz & Christopher O’Riley (arr. O’Riley)
- “Night on Bald Mountain” — Rastrelli Cello Quartet
4. Treats for Cellists! Halloween Sheet Music to Play
Looking for spooky repertoire for yourself or students? These curated collections make it easy:
- Halloween Collection for two cellos (intermediate–advanced)
- Halloween Collection for cello & piano (easy or intermediate)
5. Treats! Download the 2025 Cello Museum Coloring & Activity Pages
Feeling creative? Download our brand-new 2025 pages. Perfect for cello studios, classrooms, and family cello time.
➡ 2025 Halloween Coloring and Activity Pages
Want more? Last year’s pages are still available: 2024 PDF • 2023 PDF
Your Turn
Send us your cello costume photos and Halloween videos! Tag us @cellomuseum on Facebook or Instagram, or email curator@cellomuseum.org.
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