Cellopaloosa IV
Coming February 12, 2012
Featuring Juilliard Quartet Cellist Joel Krosnick
Details coming soon!
Cellopaloosa III
featuring Guest Artist
Zuill Bailey
with VCU Faculty Members Dana McComb and Jason McComb
Saturday, April 2, 2011
W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
922 Park Avenue
Richmond, VA
If you are a cellist, you won't want to miss this! VCU hosts a full day comprehensive cello workshop which includes a recital and the Young Artist Masterclass with world renowned cellist Zuill Bailey; “The Psychology of Performance: Finding Your Performance and Audition Edge"; and a mass cello choir performance. Last year over 80 cellists participated!
Registration Forms and Fees
Download the Cellopaloosa III registration form.
- $75 early bird special - applications postmarked by February 20, 2011
- $85 normal registration - applications accepted until April 2, 2011 (parking and lunch not included after March 18, 2011)
- $45 observer registration - for music teachers who would like to observe (parking and lunch not included)
- Free registration - for music teachers who bring 5 or more students
VCU faculty member Jason McComb works with
students in a
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This Year's Lineup
| 8 am | Registration |
|---|---|
| 8:30-9:50 am | Sectionals with VCU cello faculty Dana McComb & Jason McComb and guest visiting faculty Adam Carter and Jonathan Kramer.
Each faculty member will share their pedagogical approach as they explore the cello choir literature in smaller groups. - Fournier Group: Remains in 1st position only. A part suitable for beginners is also available. - Du Pre Group: Shifts into 2nd and 4th position. - Rostropovich Group: Shifts anywhere, but doesn’t go beyond 4th or 5th position. - Casals Group: Anything goes! |
| 10 am - 12 PM | Young Artist Masterclass with Zuill Bailey Gifted young cellists, selected by audition, will perform in an open class and have the opportunity to work with master cellist Zuill Bailey. |
| 12 - 1:30 PM | Lunch at Schafer Court Atop the spiraling rotunda staircase, Market 810 offers unlimited servings, and has redefined campus dining with its marketplace- style “mini-restaurants” that dish out great tasting food with individual attention. Lunch is included as part of the Participant package. |
| 1:30-3 PM | Sectionals continue with VCU and guest faculty. |
| 3 - 4 pm | The Psychology of Performance: Finding Your Performance & Audition Advantage With over 50 years combined experience, VCU faculty Dana McComb, Jason McComb, & Susanna Klein, and visiting faculty Adam Carter & Jonathan Kramer, will engage the group in a variety of activities designed to arm participants with techniques for dealing with performance anxiety, and help prepare them for auditions and performances. |
| 4:15 pm | Cello Choir Rehearsal Cellists of all ages and levels are invited to participate in a massed ensemble divided by level to create an amazing sound and playing experience. |
| 5:30 PM | Cello Choir Concert Enjoy the fruits of our labor in a concert open to family and friends in Recital Hall! |
| 8 PM | The Mary Anne Rennolds Concert Series presents a concert featuring Zuill Bailey. |
“I certainly enjoyed Cellopaloosa. I learned a lot...and the sound of 82 of us was certainly wonderful.”
— Francis Church, participant
Previous Cellopaloosa Events
For questions or futher information, contact Dana McComb at dmmccomb@vcu.edu.
