Kansas City Cello Clinic

Kansas City Cello Clinic, 6/12/09 ? 6/21/09 For cellists ages 14 ? 22 Overnight stay optional (UMKC student housing) Tuition $750.00 ($1120 with housing) Audition, online application form, and teacher recommendation required. For more information call 816-235-2741 or visit http://conservatory.umkc.edu/community_academy/celloclinic.aspx DESCRIPTION: Come to Kansas City for the thirteenth Cello Clinic under the direction of Carter Enyeart, Distinguished Professor of Cello at UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. This popular 10-day session brings together 30 serious young cellists, ages 14 - 22, from across the country and around the world, accepted by audition only. Participants will learn how to improve their basic skills, organize and better understand their technique, and grow in musical expression as they have fun with the cello. The busy schedule provides ample time for small ensembles, cello orchestra, recitals, seminars, practice and recreation. Private lessons will be available. Kansas City Cello Clinic Highlights include Daily master class+ small ensembles + cello orchestra+ your own practice room and cello locker+ opportunity to study improvisation or alternative styles with Mike Block+ recitals by Cello Clinic Alumni and guest artists+ souvenir T-shirt and Guide to Technique and Practice+ Soloists Recital with professional accompanist for selected players+ Grand Finale Concert with all cellists participating in small and large cello ensembles.