Updated 1/17/2014
After a year of playing cello, I decided I wanted to attend a "music camp," which I've never attended before, since I have no previous music experience. I did some research and decided on attending a couple of camps during this summer. Specifically camps for adult beginner cellists and I thought it would be helpful to list some of the websites I've come across. I'll make sure to take pictures and blog about each workshop I attend! :).
Picks for 2014:
Blog entry (1/17/14) It's the beginning of the year and I need to start planning and saving for my next summer workshop. It will be difficult this year to attend a workshop since my husband will be graduating and we may be moving during the summer, but we'll see. I really enjoyed CelloSpeak last year and would like to attend again this year, but I'm not sure I can afford it this year - although I really should try to attend a different workshop this year.
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Workshops to consider for next year:
National:
Workshops to consider for next year:
National:
- CelloSpeak (Pennsylvania) - Only cellists, all ages & abilities
- Week 1 July 28 - August 3
- Week 2 August 4 - August 10
- Summer Keys Cello Workshop (Maine) - various weeks June - August; only adult cellists, varying abilities
- National Cello Institute (Pamona, California) - June 22-28, 2014; only cellists, all ages & abilities
- Summer Trios (New York) - adults only, trios to quintets
- June 4-8, 2014
- June 8-15, 2014
- SCOR String Camp (various) - various sessions, mixed ensemble
- Navarro String Camp (California) - Adult cellists and all levels
- Winter Session (sold out!) - March 21 - 24, 2014
- Summer Session - August 11 - 15, 2014
- Heartland Chamber Music (Kansas) - July 17-20, 2014, amateur adult musicians
International:
- Cello Zen (Quadra Island, BC, Canada) - July 20- 26, 2013; only cellists, 21+ & abilities
- Ottawa Adult Music Camp (Canada) - July 13-18, 2014 mixed ensemble, adults only, varying abilities
- West Coast Amateur Musicians Society (Canada) - July 20 - 27, 2014; mixed ensemble
- Catherine Black's Cello Courses (Lewes, East Sussex, UK) - August 4th-9th 2013; only cellists, teenagers to adults, mixed abilities
- Strings Make Music - mixed ensemble, adults only, varying abilities.
- Music Adventure - July 28 - August 7, 2012; Adults of all levels
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Attended Summer (2012):
Blog links listed for each day.
- Rocky Mountain Cello Fest (Colorado) - July 22nd - 26th, only cellists, all abilities and ages
- Day 1 (Sunday): Cello Workshop
- Day 2 (Monday): Cello Workshop
- Day 3 (Tuesday): Getting ready for my Chamber Recital
- Day 4 (Wednesday): Chamber Recital (all ready!)
- Day 5 (Thursday): Final Day!
- Navarro String Camp (California) - August 13th - 17th, only for adults ranging in abilities, mixed ensemble
Attended Summer (2013):
Blog links listed for each day.
- CelloSpeak - Week 1 (Pennsylvania) - July 28th - August 3rd
- Flying to CelloSpeak
- Week 1 - Day 1 (Sunday (7/28): Orientation
- Week 1 - Day 2 (Monday 7/29): Classes & a replacement cello
- Week 1 - Day 3 (Tuesday 7/30): Practicing with a small group
- Week 1 - Day 4 (Wed 7/31): Technique, Coffee & Group Photo
- Week 1 - Day 5 (Thursday 8/1): Catchup, vibrato and no solo
- Week 1 - Day 6 (Friday 8/2): Goodbyes & Concert
- Day off - pending entry
- CelloSpeak - Week 2 (Pennsylvania) - Week 2 August 4th - August 10th (These entries are less detailed as I wrote them mostly from memory 5 months later.
- Week 2 - Day 1: Pending entry
- Week 2 - Day 2: Pending entry
- Week 2 - Day 3: Pending entry
- Week 2 - Day 4: Pending entry
- Week 2 - Day 5: Pending entry
- Week 2 - Day 6: Pending entry
Just got back from Cellospeak. It was a blast. Lots of interesting people with varied backgrounds and abilities. I attended the Skill Builder session (one of two week long sessions at Bryn Mawr College). It was my first 'camp' and really learned and shared alot
ReplyDeleteMay I suggest a new camp for cellists over 18? Near Vancouver Island, BC: Cello Zen. July 20-26, 2013. cellozen.com. Cheers to all cellists!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Thank you for sharing!!! :)
DeleteNew cello camp for adult amateur cello players by the founder of the Summerkeys cello workshop in Midcoast Maine last 2 weeks of August(1 week workshops)
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He is now doing his workshop in Cortona, Italy! info is at
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See also the frequently asked questions atr
https://www.tuscanycelloworkshop.com/faqs
Come develop your playing!
Learn in a supportive friendly atmosphere and scenic splendor
For more than 25 years cellist Peter Lewy has run workshops dedicated to helping amateur adult cello players improve their skills. This year he will be offering his highly acclaimed workshop in beautiful Tuscany Italy.
Each day begins with an hour-long group class for all participants at 9:30 AM.
All participants receive daily lessons with the maestro. Housing and most activities will take place in a beautifully renovated convent in the spectacular crown jewel of the Tuscany region, Cortona. Students will be able to practice and play with others up to 12 hours a day! A professional pianist is available for exploring the repertoire.
Other Activities include Master Classes, Faculty Concerts and performance opportunities for those who wish to improve their performance skills. There is no audition and no minimum skill level, the premise is: “Come as you are to enjoy the study, the work and the beauty of one of the worlds most spectacular regions, Tuscany”. Absolute beginners with no previous instruction to professionals and everything in between, all are welcome.
We all learn from each other!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful article. Last time my kids are went to the summer day camps in maine and they enjoy and learned many things!
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