The goal of the Foothills Cello Festival is to create an enriching musical and educational experience for young cellists.
They will have the opportunity to learn from master cellists as well as build a community among their fellow musicians, not to mention all the fun they will have!
Mission Foothills Suzuki InstituteThe Foothills Suzuki Institute strives to give
young musicians the skills to become
honorable human beings while nurturing
their creativity through music.
The Foothills Suzuki Institute will continue
to have enriching and inspiring events
throughout the year as well as community
outreach concerts so be sure to bookmark
our web site: www.fothillssuzuki.com
Foothills Cello Festival ’13
Presented byKim Blanchard
Artistic Director
More cellos, more fun!
KIM BLANCHARD, CELLO FACULTYFOOTHILLS SUZUKI INSTITUTE
Hammond Ashley Violins320 3rd Ave. NE
Issaquah, WA 98027
Contact Kim at: 206-412-8995 Email: [email protected]
Registration available at: www.foothillssuzuki.com
Sponsored by:Altissimo in Music
andHammond Ashley Violins
www.hammondashley.com
425-392-3963
Sponsored by:Altissimo in Music Hammond Ashley Violins
Guest Coaches:
Schedule of EventsSchedule and Information
Each participant will be placed into a cello ensemble depending on his or her age and ability level. Music will be sent out 2-3 weeks ahead of time. Please come prepared.
Master class participants must bring their own music along with the piano accompaniment. The master class participants will be chosen on a lottery basis and notified in advance.
All participants must bring their own lunch unless they have requested a brown bag lunch.
Please bring your own music stand with your name on it, a rockstop/endpin anchor, and chair(for smaller students).
Schedule:Saturday, August 10th
Location – Hammond Ashley Violins
9AM - Sign in
9:30AM - Welcome and Faculty Performance
9:45AM - Cello Choir Rehearsal
11AM - Master Class with Peter Williams
Noon - Lunch
1PM - Cello Choir Rehearsal
2:15PM - Master Class with Mara Finkelstein
3:15PM - Surprise
Sunday, August 11th
Location – Hammond Ashley Violins
10:30AM - Cello choir rehearsals
12:30 - Lunch
Location - Pacific Cascade Middle School
2PM - Concert call
3PM - Public Concert
Attn. Foothills Cello FestivalHammond Ashley Violins
320 3rd Ave. NEIssaquah, WA 98027
Contact Kim at: 206-412-8995 Email: [email protected]
Registration Form Sign up for: Sign up for: Sign up for: Sign up for: Fee
Ages 5 - 10Ages 5 - 10Ages 5 - 10 $75.00
I can read music I can read music I can read music YesYes No
Ages 11 - 21Ages 11 - 21Ages 11 - 21 $75.00
AdultAdultAdult $75.00
All students please lease indicate current piece and/or Suzuki book level:All students please lease indicate current piece and/or Suzuki book level:All students please lease indicate current piece and/or Suzuki book level:All students please lease indicate current piece and/or Suzuki book level:All students please lease indicate current piece and/or Suzuki book level:All students please lease indicate current piece and/or Suzuki book level:
Yes, I would like to play in the master class. Yes, I would like to play in the master class. Yes, I would like to play in the master class. Yes, I would like to play in the master class. Yes, I would like to play in the master class.
Please include a recording up to 5 minutes(CD format only) of your current prepared piece to be considered for the master class. Label your name, private teacher, and number of years you’ve had private lessons on the CD.
Please include a recording up to 5 minutes(CD format only) of your current prepared piece to be considered for the master class. Label your name, private teacher, and number of years you’ve had private lessons on the CD.
Please include a recording up to 5 minutes(CD format only) of your current prepared piece to be considered for the master class. Label your name, private teacher, and number of years you’ve had private lessons on the CD.
Please include a recording up to 5 minutes(CD format only) of your current prepared piece to be considered for the master class. Label your name, private teacher, and number of years you’ve had private lessons on the CD.
Please include a recording up to 5 minutes(CD format only) of your current prepared piece to be considered for the master class. Label your name, private teacher, and number of years you’ve had private lessons on the CD.
Please include a recording up to 5 minutes(CD format only) of your current prepared piece to be considered for the master class. Label your name, private teacher, and number of years you’ve had private lessons on the CD.
Brown Bag Lunch Brown Bag Lunch Brown Bag Lunch $11.00
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CheckDeadline: Send checks to Hammond Ashley Violins by July 10th payable to: Altissimo in Music
Deadline: Send checks to Hammond Ashley Violins by July 10th payable to: Altissimo in Music
Deadline: Send checks to Hammond Ashley Violins by July 10th payable to: Altissimo in Music
Deadline: Send checks to Hammond Ashley Violins by July 10th payable to: Altissimo in Music Money order
Deadline: Send checks to Hammond Ashley Violins by July 10th payable to: Altissimo in Music
Deadline: Send checks to Hammond Ashley Violins by July 10th payable to: Altissimo in Music
Deadline: Send checks to Hammond Ashley Violins by July 10th payable to: Altissimo in Music
Deadline: Send checks to Hammond Ashley Violins by July 10th payable to: Altissimo in Music
Mara Finkelstein studied cello at the Gnessin College of Music and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow before coming to the U.S. in 1989. She serves as Principal Cello of the Northwest Sinfonietta Chamber Orchestra and Federal Way Philharmonic. Mara has performed with Seattle Symphony, Seattle Opera, Cornish Chamber Series, Silsbee Piano Trio, the Seattle International Music Festival, the Fear No Music Twentieth Century Ensemble, and she appears regularly with Music of Remembrance since its inaugural year.
Peter Williams has been director of cello at the Suzuki Institute in Seattle since 2000. He is a member of the Tacoma Symphony, principal cellist of the Northwest Symphony Orchestra and an active freelance cellist in the area. A Seattle native, Peter started playing cello at the age of five as a Suzuki student, and has studied with Richard Aaron, Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, and Rajan Krishnaswami. Peter is an active participant and teacher in area workshops and camps such as Marrowstone in the City, Seattle
Consevatory of Music, Seattle Youth Symphony, Tacoma Youth Symphony, Vivace Chamber Players and is the founder and director of the (206) Cello Octet.
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