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Cellocelli Alternative Cello Workshops

Intensive weekend workshops focused on cultivating alternative and non-classical cello skills.

Cleveland, OH - Saturday, June 20, 2009 (half day)
Ann Arbor, MI - Saturday & Sunday, June 27/28, 2009 (two day workshop)

Half-Day Workshop Tuition: $50 (in advance); $60 (at the door)
Register here.

Two-Day Workshop Tuition: $160 (in advance); $200 (at the door)
Bring a friend and get 1/2 one tuition!
A deposit of $50 will secure your place. Register here.

Check out 'Sun Up' in the listening room. This was written with the participants of a 2008 workshop! Join us to write some more cool music!

Sessions build upon one another and will explore:

     • strumming and "counterpoint" pizzicato techniques
     • creating bass lines and rhythmic accompanying parts
     • developing improvisation skills
     • use of looping hardware and software to overlay multiple parts

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to use their new skills in a cello ensemble and perform music for cello by Astor Piazzolla and Dave Brubeck. The workshop will feature a faculty concert that incorporates the skills developed over the weekend.

2009 Session Details

GROOVE CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPING
Participants will co-create plucked, strummed, and finger-drummed rhythmic patterns and related arco parts. Emphasis will be on how to generate a simple, elegant bassline that leaves plenty of room for interlocking "percussive" parts, melodic invention, and improvisation.

LOOPJAMS AND PRESERVES
Hook up to one of the Cellocelli loop units, then cook up some of your own sweet music. Looping time, alone and in master classes, will give participants a chance to play solo cello as never before!