Bella Musica Cello Festival
Dallas, Texas
June 15 - 19, 2009
A Full-Day Summer Program for Intermediate to Advanced Cello Students, ages 8 - 18.
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2009 Brochure: Bella Musica Cello Festival
2009 Registration Form: Bella Musica Cello Festival
To request a brochure and registration form be mailed to you, please contact us at: info@bellamusicafestival.com or call 214.550.6436.
2009 Festival Information
Cello Program
June 15 - 19, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Final Concert: June 19, 7:00 pm
This five-day program is an intensive full-day music experience for intermediate to advanced cello students, ages 8 to18. Students will participate in cello choir, small group ensembles, master classes, technique classes and more, culminating in a final concert at the end of the Festival.
Students will be assigned to groups appropriate to their age and playing level. Intermediate through advanced cello students are welcome. Minimum playing and reading level for admission: Suzuki Book 2.
Festival Sessions and Topics will Include
:Technique
Cello Choir
Sight Reading
Small Ensembles
Music History
Master Class
Practice Methods
Solo Contest (optional)
Daily Coachings
Listening Activities
Rehearsals
Master Class
Performance Skills
Repertoire
Fiddle Class
Improvisation
Orchestral Excerpts
Scales
All City, Region & State Music Preparation
Faculty to Include:
Vilma Miranda, Jenny Wilkes, and
Heather Moncrief Rivera-Torres, Cello.
Daily Schedule &Additional Information
10:00 – 10:10 Morning Meeting
10:15 – 11:15 Cello Choir
11:15 – 11:30 Break
11:30 – 12:30 Cello Choir
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 2:15 Session 1
2:20 – 3:05 Session 2
3:10 – 3:50 Session 3
3:50 - 4:00 Afternoon Meeting
Solo Competition (optional): Festival participants may prepare a solo piece of their choice and audition for the annual solo competition. The audition will be held on Tuesday during the Festival and the winner(s) will perform their solo piece on the final concert. Interested students can sign up at check-in on June 15
th.Music will be mailed to you no later than two weeks prior to the festival.
Cello Choir is an orchestra made up of all cellos. No singing required!
Students are encouraged to bring games/cards etc. for recreation and relaxation during the lunch break.
Tuition and Fees
Early Registration Ends: March 30
Last day to Register: May 1
Tuition Due: May 1
Registration Fee
: $35Registration not complete until fee received
Tuition:
Registered by March 30: $390
Registered after March 30: $440
Additional Options:
Festival Tee Shirt: $15.00
Festival Music Bag: $8.00
Lunch Plan: $50.00
(Students are required by Hockaday policy to purchase the lunch plan.)
Location:
Hockaday School
11600 Welch Rd
Dallas, TX 75229
Please direct all inquires about the programs to the festival organizers at
info@bellamusicafestival.com www.bellamusicafestival.com/dallasHeather Moncrief Rivera-Torres
214.550.6436 Fax: 214.559.0620