Department of Music
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 3037
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5242
Fax: (307) 766-5326
Email: musicdpt@uwyo.edu
WELCOME CELLISTS!
We hope you will join us at the 2023 UW Cello Festival for an inspiring and informative day of CELLO. We are so excited to have Guy Johnston (from the Eastman School of Music) as our distinguished guest this year! This in-person event will be held in our beautiful Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts on the UW campus.
A Day of Community and Inspiration
Artistic Director Dr. Beth Vanderborgh, with special guests:
Guy Johnston, Eastman School of Music
Lawrence Stomberg, University of Delaware
Leslie Jones, American College of Greece- Deree
Douglas Moore, Cellist and Conductor
Robert Stahly, Cellist and Conductor
Stephanie Flores, University of Wyoming
Sessions:
Cello Masterclass – Guy Johnston
Technique Workshop – Guy Johnston
How to Practice with Stephanie Flores
Playing Class for Adult Learners with Leslie Jones
Cello Masterclass – Lawrence Stomberg
Intermediate and Advanced Cello Choirs (for participants) - Douglas Moore and Robert Stahly, conductors
Evening Gala Concert - TBA
The UW Cello Festival Cello Choir is open to all participants. There will be two levels of music, one for intermediate players and one for advanced. Advanced players are encouraged to play all selections. Indicate your level on the registration page. Music will be sent to you for preparation before the festival. We are very grateful to Douglas Moore for providing many of his arrangements. Find more information here.
For more information contact:
Beth Vanderborgh, Artistic Director: bvanderb@uwyo.edu
Stephanie Flores, Executive Director: sfloresg@uwyo.edu
Vy Le, Executive Director: vyle1@uwyo.edu
Kate Hayes-Siltzer, Executive Director: khayessi@uwyo.edu
Jaxon Cox, IT Specialist
Tiger Robison, Education Specialist
Festival Registration: $25 (Includes activities, lunch, and evening concert)
This registration fee guarantees your spot at the 2023 UW Cello Festival and includes all events and a ticket to the evening performance. We can accommodate up to 75 cellists in the Cello Choir (on a first registered basis) and beyond that, observers are welcome. Your ticket, lunch and access to all events will be included in this $25 fee.
The Cello Choir Concert will take place at 5:00 pm. It is free and open to the public, so bring your entourage!
Should you need to withdraw from the Festival, the $25 registration fee will be refunded, minus a $10 processing fee.
If a minor is participating in the Festival they will need to complete minor registration forms which will be emailed upon successful registration.
Payments can be made:
Online on the BCPA Box Office website here.
In person (Monday-Friday, 12-6pm)
Over the phone at (307) 766-6666
Mail Payment to:
Fine Arts Box Office
Dept. 3951
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Click here to Donate to keep the Cello Festival rolling!
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 4TH, 2023
Please contact Lexis Hamilton at lhami10@uwyo.edu if you have any questions!
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Department of Music
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 3037
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5242
Fax: (307) 766-5326
Email: musicdpt@uwyo.edu