CelloFeast
There's Always Room for Cello!
CelloFeast Atlanta 2009
Weekend Cello Seminar for Adults
When: January 23-25, 2009
Where: Church of the Savior, Roswell, GA 30076
What: Come enjoy music and food, and share in the fellowship of other cellists from Atlanta and the region.
CelloFeast comes to Atlanta with a weekend seminar for adult avocational cellists, from beginner to advanced.
The seminar will include ensemble playing, techniques classes, luthier presentation, panel-discussions, masterclasses, and public concerts and performances.
CelloFeast is a forum in which to share the love for the cello through playing, studying, listening, and sharing experiences.
Program
Friday, January 23, 2009
- 5:00 - 6:50 PM Arrival & Registration (wine & hors d'oeuvers)
- 7:00 - 8:50 PM Welcome & Cello Ensemble Reading/Rehearsal
- 9:00 - 10:00 PM Faculty Recital & Panel-Discussion: "How to Practice"
Saturday, January 24, 2009
- 8:30 - 9:00 AM Arrival & Warmup (juice & coffee)
- 9:00 - 9:50 AM Cello Ensemble Rehearsal
- 10:00 - 10:50 AM Cello Ensemble Sectionals
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Masterclass - Stephen Framil
- 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 - 1:50 PM Technique Classes (Beginner - Advanced)
- 2:00 - 2:50 PM Luthier Presentation - Stephanie Voss
- 3:00 - 4:50 PM Cello Ensemble Rehearsal
- 5:00 - 6:00 PM Masterclass (coffee) - Andre Gaskins
- 6:00 - 7:30 PM Dinner & Practice Time
- 8:00 - 10:00 PM Concert & Reception (open to the public) - Stephen Framil, Cello
Sunday, January 25, 2009
- 8:30 - 9:00 AM Arrival & Warmup (juice & coffee)
- 9:00 - 10:30 AM Cello Ensemble Rehearsal
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Interfaith Service Cello Ensemble Performance
- 12:00 - 1:30 PM Lunch & Farewell
Faculty
CelloFeast seminars are conducted by highly skilled professional cellists dedicated to assisting the participants in developing their skills as cellists, ensemble players, and amateur musicians.
Dr. Stephen Framil
CelloFeast Director
Critically acclaimed throughout the world, Dr. Stephen Framil has appeared as concert soloist in Carnegie Weill (New York) and Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra (Hungary), among others. Dr. Framil has given masterclasses in cello and chamber music around the world, including the Shanghai Conservatory (China), University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), DePaul University (Chicago), and Longy School of Music (Boston).
Professor Andre Gaskins
CelloFeast Faculty
Andre Gaskins enjoys a diverse career as cellist, conductor and music educator. His recording of Martinu's 'Concertino' for SUMMIT RECORDS was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Awards. As a soloist Gaskins has appeared with the Indianapolis and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestras, and the Columbus, LaGrange, Richmond, Fort Smith and Carmel Symphony Orchestra in Indiana. Having served as the teaching assistant to world-renowned cellist Janos Starker, Professor Gaskins currently teaches at Columbus State University, and is the principal cellist of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
Registration & Fees
Registration
To register, download and complete the Registration Form below. Registration forms and a $100 deposit must be received on or before November 1, 2008:
Fees
- Participant: $275. Includes Seminar Materials & Meals (excluding breakfast).
- Participant Guest (Spouse): $50. Includes Seminar Auditing & Meals (excluding breakfast).
- Auditor: $100. Includes Seminar Auditing (excluding meals).
- Auditor with Meals: $150. Includes Seminar Auditing & Meals (excluding breakfast).
Policies
- Make all checks payable to "SSP International LLC"
- Registration forms and a $100 deposit must be received on or before November 1, 2008
- Deposit is non-refundable after November 1, 2008
- Fee balance ($175) must be received on or before December 1, 2008
- A late-fee of $25 will assessed after December 1, 2008
- Cancellation refund on or before January 1, 2009 is 100% less Deposit
- No refunds after January 1, 2009
- Enrollment for CelloFeast Atlanta 2009 is limited to 50 Participants
Host Venue
Church of the Savior
1950 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 998-6789
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Accomodations
Country Inn and Suites
2950 Mansell Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 552-0006
* Reference CelloFeast to receive $69.99/night
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Places to See
The "Capital of the New South," Atlanta attracts millions of visitors every year. The CelloFeast venue is located 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta.