Open to Cellists ages 14 and up who are fully vaccinated
Registration closes July 9 |
Have you missed making music with others
(and don't want any of those pesky violinists or violists in the way)?
Us too!
Announcing Cello Day 2021!, a one day event for cellists featuring a cello orchestra and smaller cello ensembles. Open to only 20 cellists ages 14 and up, Cello Day 2021 will take place on July 17 in Seattle WA on the beautiful (and well ventilated) campus of Epiphany Episcopal Parish. Director Nathan Whittaker is joined by coaches Willy Braun, Miriam Shames, and Virginia Dzeikonski. During Cello Day 2021, participants will play in the large cello orchestra, break into sectional groups, and play one-on-a-part chamber music. It will be an intense (and fun) day, concluding with a concert.
(and don't want any of those pesky violinists or violists in the way)?
Us too!
Announcing Cello Day 2021!, a one day event for cellists featuring a cello orchestra and smaller cello ensembles. Open to only 20 cellists ages 14 and up, Cello Day 2021 will take place on July 17 in Seattle WA on the beautiful (and well ventilated) campus of Epiphany Episcopal Parish. Director Nathan Whittaker is joined by coaches Willy Braun, Miriam Shames, and Virginia Dzeikonski. During Cello Day 2021, participants will play in the large cello orchestra, break into sectional groups, and play one-on-a-part chamber music. It will be an intense (and fun) day, concluding with a concert.
The Venue
Cello Day 2021 takes place on the beautiful Epiphany Episcopal Parish campus in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle.
Epiphany Episcopal Parish: 1805 38th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 |
The Music
Cello Day 2021 features main two elements, a Cello Orchestra and Cello Chamber Music.
The Cello Orchestra will involve everyone playing together, in four sections, the music of Bach, Casals, Lauridsen, and others.
Each section will also have a sectional with their coach, who will be playing in the orchestra with you.
The Chamber Music will be one-on-a-part cello quartets, sextets, or octets (depending on enrollment).
Each group will receive guidance from one of the coaches.
Cello Day 2021 concludes with an informal concert from each Chamber Group and the Cello Orchestra.
The Cello Orchestra will involve everyone playing together, in four sections, the music of Bach, Casals, Lauridsen, and others.
Each section will also have a sectional with their coach, who will be playing in the orchestra with you.
The Chamber Music will be one-on-a-part cello quartets, sextets, or octets (depending on enrollment).
Each group will receive guidance from one of the coaches.
Cello Day 2021 concludes with an informal concert from each Chamber Group and the Cello Orchestra.
The Coaches
Schedule /Safety Protocols
Tuition
Tuition for Cello Day 2021 is $95. No food or drink (per COVID protocols) will be provided.
(An invoice will be sent via email in the week prior to the event)
(An invoice will be sent via email in the week prior to the event)
Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schedules and safety protocols are subject to change.