July-August 2019

We encourage young cellists ages 12-24 to apply to our program. This intensive three-week session gives students the opportunity to gain performance experience and focus closely on major repertoire for the cello. New in 2019: chamber music emphasis on sonata coaching with teachers in lessons and masterclasses with piano and cello coaches.

Applicants under the age of 16 should be playing standard cello repertoire and will be admitted based upon their playing ability as well as the level and amount of repertoire they can comfortably bring to camp ready to play. We provide separate counselors and housing facilities for our younger students, earlier bedtime rules, and more free time built into the schedule.

Cellists can include sonatas, concerti, concert pieces and works for solo cello. Our curriculum features lessons and masterclasses, performance opportunities, technique classes, orchestral audition coaching, cello chamber music, and many other useful workshops. Emphasis on learning how to practice properly will be an important part of our curriculum.

ICI offers the unique opportunity to interact and bond with your peers in a close and cooperative all-cello environment. Our program provides you with time and space to specifically focus on improving your technique and performing skills. We invite the worlds best cellists and pedagogues to our institute and hold our students to a high standard.

To be admitted to ICI students must complete an application.

The application consists of three parts
Application: https://internationalcelloinstitute.com/how-to-apply/application/
Audition: via Youtube as explained in application
Application fee: $75 (non-refundable)
Mail to: International Cello Institute
P O Box 844
Northfield, MN 55057

Audition Requirements for Cellists:

Please prepare an audition of
An etude by Popper, Piatti or Duport.
Two movements of unaccompanied Bach
Exposition of a major concerto.
Feel free to cut extensive piano introductions.
Upload file(s) to YouTube and label them with your name and the name of your pieces.
Audition may be sent in one YouTube link or in three separate links.
How to Apply: https://internationalcelloinstitute.com/how-to-apply/application/
Questions? Email us at internationalcelloinstitute@gmail.com

CURRICULUM

Private Lessons: Each student will have two lessons per week and study with a variety of faculty members. Students not in a lesson spend time practicing or rehearsing with one of our professional pianists.

Master Classes: Students will perform in and observe a variety of public master classes given by ICI faculty an artists throughout the camp.

Alexander Technique Class (or similar injury-prevention session): Students learn valuable information about playing with less tension and preventing injuries.

Orchestral Audition Training: We like to offer our older students the opportunity to prepare orchestral excerpts, please note on your application if you are interested in participating in this part of the program.

Cello Chamber Music: Collaborative ensemble playing is an important part of chamber music, especially when it comes to putting together a sonata with your pianist for a performance. We offer coaching and lessons in rehearsal settings with your pianist along with masterclasses given by various teachers and guest artists.

Student Recital Series: Students will perform solo and chamber works on these concerts. The recitals are open to the public and presented every Thursday evening on the campus of St. Olaf College.

CELLOici Artist Recital Series: Every summer we feature fabulous guest cellists to perform on our CELLOici Series. This is a chance for students, visiting parents, and local cello enthusiasts to hear outstanding cello performances. Our venue is the Art Museum at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in downtown Minneapolis. The church has a warm and engaging atmosphere and we regularly receive large audiences. We choose an outstanding student from the camp to perform as a prelude to each concert to show our audiences the amazing work being done at ICI.

​​Housing and Tuition for 2019: St Olaf College

Tuition includes all-you-can eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner plus daily treats at teatime, master classes, lectures, private instruction, pianist fees, social events, and transportation to and from off-site concerts and events. (ICI will help with transportation logistics to and from the airport, but students will be responsible for those travel costs.)

Notification of Acceptance

Students will receive notification of acceptance to International Cello Institute no later than April 20, 2019. When the Senior Program is enrolled to capacity, students will be notified of their position on the wait list. The balance of the camp fees are due by May 15.