CURRENT NEWS
It's official!
We are happy to announce that we have become an entity the Boulder Cello Project, LLC , and will be partnering with the Boulder County Arts Alliance (BCAA) as our Fiscal Sponsor. BCAA is an organization that provides leadership and resources for arts organizations, artists, educators, and the community of Boulder County.
We are happy to announce that we have become an entity the Boulder Cello Project, LLC , and will be partnering with the Boulder County Arts Alliance (BCAA) as our Fiscal Sponsor. BCAA is an organization that provides leadership and resources for arts organizations, artists, educators, and the community of Boulder County.
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MUSICAL NOTES
Cello Expressions
Nick Halsey has been busy creating arrangements for the project specifically designed for mixed level ensembles. Don't forget to submit feedback regarding arrangements that we've played to help us improve our collaboration, so we may continue to provide enjoyable music that best fits our needs and to continually expand our cello library with fun beautiful pieces.
All pieces arranged by Nick are listed on our feedback form, which is updated after each play-in to include new pieces. The form can be accessed by selecting the button below:
Nick Halsey has been busy creating arrangements for the project specifically designed for mixed level ensembles. Don't forget to submit feedback regarding arrangements that we've played to help us improve our collaboration, so we may continue to provide enjoyable music that best fits our needs and to continually expand our cello library with fun beautiful pieces.
All pieces arranged by Nick are listed on our feedback form, which is updated after each play-in to include new pieces. The form can be accessed by selecting the button below:
The first time our project has played an original composition created by our Resident Composer, Nick Halsey, called March (video below). Based on our feedback, Nick has tweaked the piece and we will be playing the new version for February's play-in! It's going to be beautiful - can't wait!!! :)
Yellow Cello Music's "Winter Free Offer"
From now through February 15th, go to the Yellow Cello Music PDF site to download a free cello trio piece. Thank you Sheryl! The arrangement is located under the collection of intermediate cello trios in the new print publication “Cellos A Trois." Or, select this link to be directed to the page.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2013
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February Play-in Moderator
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Psyche Dunkhase
is a dynamic, dedicated and accomplished cellist and cello teacher. With over ten years of experience performing and teaching, Ms. Dunkhase is committed to providing unique musical experiences that inspire creativity, nurture self-expression and spark imagination. She is a registered Suzuki Cello Teacher, and an active member of both the local and national Suzuki communities and maintains a large popular cello studio (with a long waiting list!). She also teaches group classes as a faculty member of Boulder Suzuki Strings. Psyche holds a Master of Music in cello performance from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she studied with Judith Glyde.
Play-in Date: Saturday, February 23rd |
MARCH 2013
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March Play-in Moderator
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Dr. Vaughn
is an enthusiastic and caring cello teacher who is passionate about sharing his love of cello and music with others. As an active teacher he is a sectionals coach for a local middle school and high school in Boulder, and is a string faculty member of the Parlando School for the Arts. Dr. Vaughn is the principal cellist for the Boulder Chamber Orchestra, and a member of the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, Greeley Philharmonic and the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra. Recently, Dr. Vaughn completed his Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in cello performance at the University of Colorado Boulder, and studied with both Judith Glyde and András Fejér of the award winning Takács Quartet.
Play-in: TO BE ANNOUNCED |
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2 Day Amateur Ensemble Workshop
(Saturday, March 9, 2013 - Sunday, March 10, 2013) |
We are excited to offer this workshop to our members! We are limiting the participant numbers to two cello quartets (or quintets) so instructors can work closely with each ensemble member and group.
This mini-workshop will provide ensemble tools to work effectively with other cellists (and players). Learn in a relaxed, non-competitive and supportive environment with like-minded adult cellists.
Ready to take your ensemble playing to the next level? Participants will be grouped with similar abilities, and repertoire will be provided based on the group's level. Pre-formed ensembles will not be accepted. We will select music to push each member out of their comfort zone - don't worry, nothing you can't handle! ;)
Participants will be provided 2 pieces of music to play with your group and one piece to play as a large ensemble.
Practice time with (and without) a chamber coach to utilize the "ensemble tools" will be provided. Participants will also have the option to do an additional performance before (or after) our monthly play-in session in March or April. No audition required.
If you've never played in a cello quartet or quintet before, than this is your chance to experience it!
Limited space available! Two groups only.
Instructors: Dr. Clayton Vaughn & Psyche Dunkhase
Cost: $75, includes lunch and coached and open practice time
Dates: March 9th - March 10th
For more information, and to register please select this link here: REGISTER HERE .
APRIL 2013
SAVE THE DATE: Voice of the Wood Cello Quartet Benefit Concert
We are excited to announce that we have confirmed the wonderful members of Voice of the Wood will be performing a benefit concert for the Boulder Cello Project to raise funds for operating expenses to develop more programs, play-ins, concerts and workshops for 2013. We hope you can join us in enjoying a wonderful cello quartet and to support our project.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Doors open: 6:30pm
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: TBD
Doors open: 6:30pm
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: TBD
The cello is known for its rich tone, and as the instrument being the closet to the human voice. Get ready to hear the cello's beauty in a wonderous evening of music from Bach to Piazzola featuring the expressive music of the cello. This concert promises to be an entertaining and delightful evening of music!
Whatever inspires you, drink from it often and cherish it always! We hope our updates and improvements to the project will help spread and further deepen you love of cello playing!
As always, we welcome your suggestions and feedback, and look forward to playing with you!
Happy bowing,
~The BCP Team
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