Summer Cello Academy

Summer Cello Academy is going Virtual

Applications for this program have closed.  Looking for an online summer study opportunity?  Check out the Virtual Cello Academy.  Two sessions are available with world-class faculty.  Register today!

June 15-20, 2020

Dr. Sarah Kim and Alan Rafferty, Directors
University of Cincinnati, College- Conservatory of Music

We are thrilled to announce that in addition to CYA Directors Dr. Sarah Kim and Alan Rafferty, Richard Aaron from the Juilliard School and Hans Jensen from Northwestern University will be on faculty for the 2020 Summer Cello Academy!  In addition to presenting master classes and technique classes to accepted students they will be holding dedicated teacher training sessions for interested teachers.

If interested in participating in the 2020 Summer Cello Academy Teacher Workshop click here.

Enrollment will be limited to 32 students total
•16 pre-college cellists (under the age of 18 as of June 15, 2020)
•16 college cellists (18 or older as of June 15, 2020)
•Audition required

Schedule

• Daily Master Classes: All accepted students will have a solo master class with Prof. Jensen or Prof. Aaron
• Technique Class: Festival faculty will lead technique classes each day
• 4 hours scheduled practice each day with a personalized practice plan
• Orchestral Excerpt Classes
• Mock Auditions
• Career Development
• Mindful Practicing Seminar
• Cello Choir
• Private Lessons and additional performance classes with faculty members

Application and Audition

Application for this program is closed, please email cincinnatiyoungartists@gmail.com directly with any questions.