Central Cello Celebration 2024
Schedule
Fri Oct 18 2024 at 06:00 pm to Sat Oct 19 2024 at 08:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
CWU Music Department | Ellensburg, WA
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CENTRAL CELLO CELEBRATIONOctober 18-19, 2024
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/music/festivals-events/central-cello-celebration.php
Jerilyn S. Mcintyre Music Building
Central Washington University, Ellensburg
The Central Cello Celebration is a biennial summit of Northwest cellists who wish to revel in the rich cello repertoire and collaborate in a massive cello choir performance. Open to cellists of all ages! High-school and collegiate players will additionally be able to perform in recitals, workshops and masterclasses. Rehearsals of the cello choirs begin the evening of Friday October 18th, and the Celebration culminates with the performance in the Finale Concert on the evening of the 19th.
We are celebrating the idea of “Finding your authentic musical identity”. This thought-provoking theme will have us delve into the intricate journey of finding and embracing your authentic musical self. Embracing your authentic musical identity means having the courage to be vulnerable, to express your true self through your music, and to share that with the world without fear of judgment or comparison. With our guest artists panel, we will discuss matters such as fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where cellists of all backgrounds and levels of experience feel inspired and empowered to explore their own authentic musical identities. The combined Grandioso Celebration Cello Choir will premiere a new work by Tom Walworth that features the music of the rock band Queen.
All participants must complete the standard Online Registration Form. Registration cost is $97 for early bird registration by September 30th, 2024, and $120 for regular registration October 17th, 2024. Registrants will receive a link to submit online payment soon.
Participation / Eligibility
Participants will rehearse and then perform in either the Celebration Cello Choir (high school/college level) or Debut Cello Choir (intermediate level of 2y+ experience) in the Finale Central Cello Celebration Concert. For the final premiere work, all cellists will perform together. All participants are encouraged to attend all sessions: masterclasses, discussions, rehearsals and concerts.
Students aged 14+ are eligible to participate as a performer in the master class sessions and recitals with teacher recommendation.
Pianist Accompaniment
If you are performing and your piece requires accompaniment, you are responsible to acquire your own accompanist or request one of our collaborative pianists listed below.
Artists, Panelists and Clinicians
Nathan Chan, Cello, Seattle Symphony
Bruce Walker, Columbia Basin College Professor
Tom Walworth, CCC resident composer, Thomas Jefferson High School orchestra
Kara Hunnicutt, Yakima Symphony principal & Ellensburg Schools orchestras director
Dr. Bret Smith, CWU Professor of Music Education/Cello
John Michel, CWU Professor of Cello
Special Honoree
Kara Hunnicutt, Yakima Symphony principal & Ellensburg Schools orchestras director
Official Pianists
Dr. Giyong Ahn, CWU Lecturer of Collaborative Piano
Barbara Balatero, cellist / pianist based in Seattle
Conductors
Celebration Cello Choir, Nikolas Caoile, CWU Director of Orchestras
Debut Cello Choir, Bruce Walker, Columbia Basin College professor
Coordinator
Lorenzo Anguiano [email protected] (971) 408-7870
The recitals and final concert will be live-streamed via our MusicDept YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/CWUmusicdept/featured
CCC Sheet Music:
(check back here later)
CCC Updated Schedule:
Friday, October 18th
4:00pm - 6:45pm ~ Registration/Check-In, Lobby
5:00pm ~ Panel Discussion on “Finding your Authentic Musical Identity”, Recital Hall
~ Bruce Walker, Kara Hunnicutt, Alex Pualani
Concluding with Question and Answers from participants.
7:00 pm ~ Cello Celebration Recital, Recital Hall
8:05 pm ~ All Participants Reception (meet and greet), Student Lounge
8:30 pm ~ Combined Cello Choir Rehearsal, Concert Hall
9:15 pm ~ Debut Choir Rehearsal, Room #150
10:00 pm optional: Cello Movie/Game Night, Room #113 or Informal Cello Ensemble readings into the wee hours of the night! (pending interest)
Saturday, October 19th
8:00am ~ Registration/Check-In, Lobby
8:30am ~ Debut Choir Rehearsal, Band Rehearsal Room #150
~ Celebration Cello Choir Sectionals:
Part 1 in Classroom #113
Part 2 in Choir Rehearsal #153
Part 3 in Recital Hall
Part 4 in Concert Hall
All Debut Cello Choir Parts in #150
9:15am ~ Celebration Cello Choir Rehearsal, Concert Hall
11:00am ~ Master Class with John Michel, Recital Hall
9:00am-3:00pm ~ View Sponsor Exhibits and student clubs, Lobby,
12:00pm ~ Lunch, Student Union Building (optional)
1:00pm ~ Master Class with Nathan Chan, Recital Hall
2:00pm ~ Cello Celebration Recital, Recital Hall
3:00-4:30pm ~ Combined Cello Choir Rehearsal, Concert Hall
4:30pm ~ Free Time / Snacks
5:30pm ~ Cello Choir Call, Choir Room #153
6:00pm ~ Cello Celebration Finale Concert, Concert Hall
7:05 pm ~ Farewells, Rotunda ( possible breakout hangs)
8:00 pm ~ Dinner (TBD, optional)
Optional: College-Bound Activities
(Observe actual college classes at CWU!):
Thursday, October 17th
TBD
Friday, October 18th
TBD
4:00 pm ~ Questions about College (ask and discuss college with CWU cellists)
Special thanks to the CWU Music Department and our sponsors:
Hammond Ashley Violins
Starkie Lutherie
R.L. Ray Violin Shop
Rafael Carrabba Violins
Henry Bischofberger Violins
Ricardo Perez Luthier
Carlsen Cello Foundation
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Where is it happening?
CWU Music Department, 942 E Dean Nicholson Blvd, Ellensburg, WA 98926-2607, United States,Ellensburg, WashingtonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
