Welcome to the first annual Twin Cities Cello Camp! We are looking forward to a week of inspiration, hard work, friendship, and connection through music! This day camp will happen July 28 through August 1, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a final concert on August 1 beginning at 4pm in beautiful Sundin Hall. Student participants must be a rising 9th grader or older, and must have been playing the cello for at least three years (please contact us for exceptions!).

We will be utilizing the wonderful facilities of the Drew Fine Arts building and Sundin Hall at Hamline University.

Faculty includes Ruth Marshall (TCCC Director and Hamline Cello Instructor), Diane Tremaine, and Jane Cords-O’Hara. Pianist Garret Ross will be our masterclass accompanist.

Sample Daily Schedule (subject to change):

8:30am-9:30am: All-camp meeting / group warm ups / daily goal setting

9:30am-12:30pm: 3 blocks of cello-playing, including 1 daily private lesson, 1 hour private practice, 1 daily cello ensemble coaching (duo/trio/quartet). Breaks for stretching and snacks (nut-free, brought from home) included.

12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch break! Please bring a lunch from home (nut-free).

1:30pm-2:30pm: All-camp cello choir rehearsal

2:30pm-3:30pm: 1 block of cello-playing- either private lesson, private practice, or ensemble coaching

3:30pm-4:30pm: All-camp masterclass, with piano accompaniment

Registration is open now, and is limited to 24 participants. Register soon!

Cost: $750 before April 15; $825 after April 15. Some scholarships may be available.

Refunds: We can offer a 50% refund if you cancel in writing before June 1. After June 1, there are no refunds.

Please contact us with any questions!

Registration Form

Rules and Waivers Form

Payment

What should my playing level be for this camp? We invite students from a variety of levels to join us, anywhere from roughly the level of Suzuki book 4 or 5, up to the concerto repertoire level. Contact us with specific questions, or for exceptions!

This is a lot of cello for one week. What if I need a break? What if something starts to hurt? Part of our daily routine will include strategic breaks, stretching, and other responsive practices that can be used to meet whatever comes up for us on any given day. We can approach this camp like a marathon, rather than a sprint, with the goal of using thoughtfulness and intention to make each day count. Staff will be available to support students in these ways throughout the week.

Can I sleep over in the Hamline dorms? No. If there is significant interest in this, we may offer that in a future year.