Welcome to the second annual Twin Cities Cello Camp! We are looking forward to a week of inspiration, hard work, friendship, and connection through music! This day camp will happen July 13 through July 17, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a final concert on July 17 beginning at 4pm in beautiful Sundin Hall. Student participants must be a rising 9th grader or older, and must have been playing the cello for at least three years (please contact us for exceptions!).

We will be utilizing the wonderful facilities of the Drew Fine Arts building and Sundin Hall at Hamline University.

Faculty includes Ruth Marshall (TCCC Director and Hamline Cello Instructor), Diane Tremaine, and Jane Cords-O’Hara. Pianist Garret Ross will be our masterclass accompanist.

Sample Daily Schedule (subject to change):

8:30am-10am: All-camp meeting / cello choir sectionals

10am-12:30pm: Small ensemble rehearsals, coachings, and private lessons

12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch break! Please bring a lunch from home (nut-free).

1:30pm-2:30pm: All-camp cello choir rehearsal

2:30pm-3:30pm: Small ensemble rehearsals, coachings, and private lessons

3:30pm-4:30pm: All-camp masterclass, with piano accompaniment

Registration is now open, with early bird pricing until April 1. Registration will remain open until all spaces are filled.

Cost: $800

Refunds: We can offer a 50% refund if you cancel in writing before May 1. After May 1, there are no refunds.

Please contact us with any questions!

Registration Form

Rules and Waivers Form

Photo Release Form

Payment

What should my playing level be for this camp? We invite students from a variety of levels to join us, anywhere from roughly the level of Suzuki book 4 or 5, up to the concerto repertoire level. Contact us with specific questions, or for exceptions!

This is a lot of cello for one week. What if I need a break? What if something starts to hurt? Part of our daily routine will include strategic breaks, stretching, and other responsive practices that can be used to meet whatever comes up for us on any given day. We can approach this camp like a marathon, rather than a sprint, with the goal of using thoughtfulness and intention to make each day count. Staff will be available to support students in these ways throughout the week.

Can I sleep over in the Hamline dorms? No. If there is significant interest in this, we may offer that in a future year.