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TexasCelloSchool MCKINNEY July 15-20, 2024. ‘INTRO to CELLO’
TexasCelloSchool HOUSTON July 21-27, 2024. CELLO INSTITUTE
TexasCelloSchool MCKINNEY July 28-August 3, 2024. CELLO INSTITUTE
ALL STATE INTENSIVE Sept 28-30, 2024.
TEXAS CELLO SCHOOL | AN INT’L INSTITUTE
CELLO INTENSIVE
July 15-20, 2024 MCKINNEY
Monday- Friday: 9:00am-2:00pm | Intro to Cello/ Emerging Talent Workshop
Saturday Performance’s | CELLOBRATION!
July 21-27, 2024 HOUSTON
Sunday – Opening Gala featuring Superstar cellist
Monday- Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm | Summer Intensive
Saturday Performance’s | CELLOBRATION!
“.. A celebration of cello music with solo performances by internationally recognized cellists, followed by a side-by-side cello choir collaboration of guest artists with the younger generation of cellists from the Texas Cello School.”
This 2024 Summer Institute will be held in person @ St Paul’s United Methodist Church, Houston & MATCH Houston.
July 28-August 3, 2024 MCKINNEY
Sunday – Opening Gala featuring Superstar cellist
Monday- Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm | Summer Intensive
Saturday Performance’s | CELLOBRATION!
“.. A celebration of cello music with solo performances by internationally recognized cellists, followed by a side-by-side cello choir collaboration of guest artists with the younger generation of cellists from the Texas Cello School.”
This 2024 Summer Institute will be held in person @
The McKinney Performing Arts Center
111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
*Need and merit based scholarships available. No deserving student will be turned away.
ACTIVE MASTERCLASS PARTICIPANT
- World-Renowned faculty working together with exceptional College and Post-Grad cellists
- MasterClasses
- Two 50-minute private lessons
- Two Young Artists Recitals
- First Hour–Technique class targeting a few specific aspects of cello playing each day
- Connecting to your audience-stage presence and dealing with stage fright seminar.
- Cello Choir–Exploring a wide genre of music through music-making with all young artists. Rehearsals culminate at the end of the week for side-by-side performance with world-renowned faculty members.
The Fellowship Program is designed for college students, and young professionals with an advanced technique and a cultivated understanding of musical styles.
The Texas Cello School believes that every student is an individual and deserves to be treated uniquely, as such each decision will be made on a case by case basis.
*Need and merit based scholarships available. No deserving student will be turned away.
Fellowship Program
All experienced cellists should submit the same application. Only a selected number of cellists will be placed in the Texas Cello School’s Fellowship Program.
When a decision is made by the TCS admissions committee, you will be notified of program placements and possible scholarship offers.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 15, 2024–Early Decisions, Application fee $75
After June 15, 2024–Regular Decisions, Application fee $100
AUDITION GUIDLINES:
Three separate Youtube video links labeled:
1. Name of the student
2. Composer
3. Title of the selection/piece with opus numbers
The three videos should fulfill the following requirements:
- A piece or a movement demonstrating technical accomplishment
- A piece or a movement demonstrating lyrical phrasing
- A movement from one of the six cello suites by J.S. Bach
ACTIVE MASTERCLASS PARTICIPANT
- World-Renowned faculty working together with exceptional young musicians
- MasterClasses
- Two 50-minute private lessons
- Two Young Artists Recitals
- First Hour–Technique class targeting a few specific aspects of cello playing each day
- Connecting to your audience-stage presence and dealing with stage fright seminar.
- Cello Choir–Exploring a wide genre of music through music-making with all young artists. Rehearsals culminate at the end of the week for side-by-side performance with world-renowned faculty members.
The Program for the Extraordinarily Gifted is intended for highly advanced high school students, college students, and young professionals with an advanced technique and a cultivated understanding of musical styles.
The Texas Cello School believes that every student is an individual and deserves to be treated uniquely, as such each decision will be made on a case by case basis.
*Need and merit based scholarships available. No deserving student will be turned away.
Program for the Extraordinarily Gifted
All experienced cellists should submit the same application. Only a selected number of cellists will be placed in the Texas Cello School’s Program for the Extraordinarily Gifted
When a decision is made by the TCS admissions committee, you will be notified of program placements and possible scholarship offers.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 15, 2024–Early Decisions, Application fee $75
After June 15, 2024–Regular Decisions, Application fee $100
AUDITION GUIDLINES:
Two separate Youtube video links labeled:
- Name of the student
- Composer
- Title of the selection/piece with opus numbers
The two videos should fulfill the following requirements:
- A piece or a movement demonstrating technical accomplishment
- A piece or a movement demonstrating lyrical phrasing
A third video, although not required, may be added to support your application for scholarships and for admission into the Extraordinary Gifted Program
- A movement from one of the six cello suites by J.S. Bach
ACTIVE INSTITUTE PARTICIPANT/ OBSERVES MASTERCLASSES
- World-Renowned Faculty working with exceptional young musicians
- Two 50-minute private lessons
- Two Young Artists Recitals
- First Hour–Technique class targeting a few specific aspects of cello playing each day
- All-State and All-Region Preparatory Seminar for middle schoolers and high school students.
- Connecting to your audience-stage presence and dealing with stage fright seminar.
- Cello Choir–Exploring a wide genre of music through music-making with all young artists. Rehearsals culminate at the end of the week for side-by-side performance with world-renowned faculty members.
The Emerging Talent Program is intended for students ages 10 and up. Prerequisites include a demonstration of comfortable shifting, the beginnings of a healthy vibrato, a defined sense of pitch and cultivated ear hand connection.
Has studied privately with a professional for several years.
The Texas Cello School believes that every student is an individual and deserves to be treated uniquely, as such each decision will be made on a case by case basis.
*Need and merit based scholarships available. No deserving student will be turned away.
The Emerging Talent Program
All experienced cellists should submit the same application. Only a selected number of cellists will be placed in the Texas Cello School’s Advanced Young Cellists Program.
When a decision is made by the TCS admissions committee, you will be notified of program placements and possible scholarship offers.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 15, 2024–Early Decisions, Application fee $75
After June 15, 2024–Regular Decisions, Application fee $100
AUDITION GUIDLINES:
Two separate Youtube video links labeled:
- Name of the student
- Composer
- Title of the selection/piece with opus numbers
- The two videos should fulfill the following requirements:
- A piece or a movement demonstrating technical accomplishment
- A piece or a movement demonstrating lyrical phrasing
A third video, although not required, may be added to support your application for scholarships and for admission into the Extraordinary Gifted Program
- A movement from one of the six cello suites by J.S. Bach
An immersive experience offering students a taste of the real beauty and joy of the cello.
- Two 30-minute private lessons
- Intro to technique and intonation
- Note reading, rhythm training, and music theory
- Getting to know composers, cello repertoire, and cellists
- End of the week parent presentation-Show off what you’ve learned during the week!
- Working individually with a cello buddy, a TCS young cellist
- Attending end of the week concert with performances by TCS faculty and young artists
We accept students ages 5 and up.
The Texas Cello School believes that every student is an individual and deserves to be treated uniquely, as such each decision will be made on a case by case basis.
Beginners Workshop
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 15, 2024–Early Decisions, Application fee $45
After June 15, 2024–Regular Decisions, Application fee $75
- We accept students who are complete beginners as well as students who have experience playing the cello and taking cello lessons, but are still considered a beginner.
- We accept students ages 10 and up.
Audition Guidelines:
If you have no previous experience playing the cello, you will not need to submit a recording.
If you have some previous experience playing the cello but are still considered as a beginner, for placement purposes, please submit a video per the instructions below:
One Youtube video link labeled:
- Name of student
- Composer
- Title of the selection/piece with opus numbers
The video should fulfill the following requirements:
- A video clearly showing the applicant’s whole body and instrument.
- A piece or a movement demonstrating your ability to play the instrument
Instrument
Please note–TCS Summer Institute will not be able to supply the instrument. Participants should attend the Summer Institute with an appropriate sized cello. Below is a list of recommendations for local cello rental shops.
Participants will need the following everyday, all items should be labeled with the student’s name.
- Cello & Bow
- Rosin
- Music Stand of any type
- Rockstop
- Pencils and pens