North Carolina 2009 - Weekend Cello Seminar for Adults

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Weekend Cello Seminar for Adults

When: April 24-26, 2009

Where: Country Club of Landfall, Dye Clubhouse, 1550 Landfall Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405

What: Come enjoy music and food, and share in the fellowship of other cellists from the region.

CelloFeast comes to Wilmington, North Carolina with a weekend seminar for adultl cellists, from beginner to advanced.

The seminar will include ensemble playing, techniques classes, luthier presentation, panel-discussions, masterclasses, and public concerts and performances.

CelloFeast is a forum in which to share the love for the cello through playing, studying, listening, and sharing experiences.

Program

Friday, April 24, 2009

  • 6:00 - 8:00 PM Arrival, Introduction & CelloFeast Ensemble Reading/Rehearsal
  • 8:00 - 10:00 PM BBQ

Saturday, April 25, 2009

  • 8:30 - 9:00 AM CelloFeast Ensemble Rehearsal
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Individual Practice & Private Lessons
  • 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch & Free Time
  • 1:00 - 2:00 PM Technique Class
  • 2:00 - 4:00 PM CelloFeast Ensemble Rehearsal
  • 4:30 - 5:30 PM Masterclass
  • 6:00 - 7:30 PM Dinner
  • 8:00 - 10:00 PM Wilmington Symphony Concert

Sunday, April 26, 2009

  • 9:00 - 10:30 AM CelloFeast Ensemble Rehearsal
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CelloFeast Ensemble Performance (United Methodist Church)
  • 12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch & Farewell

Faculty

CelloFeast seminars are conducted by highly skilled professional cellists dedicated to assisting the participants in developing their skills as cellists, ensemble players, and musicians.

Dr. Stephen Framil
CelloFeast Director

Dr. Stephen FramilCritically acclaimed throughout the world, Dr. Stephen Framil has appeared as concert soloist in Carnegie Weill (New York) and Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra (Hungary), among others. Dr. Framil has given masterclasses in cello and chamber music around the world, including the Shanghai Conservatory (China), University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), DePaul University (Chicago), and Longy School of Music (Boston).

 

Registration & Fees

Registration

To register, download and complete the Registration Form below. Registration forms and a $100 deposit must be received on or before April 1, 2009:

Fees

  • Participant: $275. Includes Seminar Materials & Meals (excluding breakfast).
  • Participant Guest (Spouse): $75. Includes Seminar Auditing & Meals (excluding breakfast).
  • Auditor with Meals: $100. Includes Seminar Auditing & Meals (excluding breakfast).

Policies

  • Make all checks payable to "SSP International LLC"
  • Registration forms and a $100 deposit must be received on or before April 1, 2009
  • Deposit is non-refundable after April 1, 2009
  • Fee balance ($175) must be received on or before April 10, 2009
  • A late-fee of $25 will assessed after April 10, 2009
  • Cancellation refund on or before April 10, 2009 is 100% less Deposit
  • No refunds after April 17, 2009
  • Enrollment for CelloFeast North Carolina 2009 is limited to 30 Participants

 

Host Venue

Church of the Savior

Country Club of Landfall
Dye Clubhouse
1550 Landfall Drive
Wilmington, NC  28405
(910) 256-8411
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Accomodations

Residence Inn Wilmington Landfall

Residence Inn by Marriott
1200 Culbreth Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 256-0098
* Reference CelloFeast to receive preferred rates (limited occupancy)
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Summer Sands
104 South Lumina Avenue
Wrightsville Beach, NC  28480
Tel. (800) 336-4849
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Places to See

Money Magazine has called Wilmington N.C. "One of the 12 Best Places to Vacation in America".  And, Forbes Magazine named it one of the "Best Places to Live and Work in America".