CELLOBRATION! 2024

A Day for Cellists

Saturday, November 16, 2024

at

Arizona School for the Arts

1410 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 

(SW corner of 3rd Street and McDowell)

AND

Arizona Cello Society Cello Competition

Friday, November 15, 2024

ASU Herberger, Tempe, AZ

Steps to join Cellobration:

1. We will have 3 different check-in times that correlate to the student level, so please review Class Levels HERE
2. Please click on the Level link for specific schedule and information.
3. High School student? Please checkout Audition Workshop
4. Registration fees:

1. $60 (ALL levels except Shooting Stars) - includes: T-shirt, Snack, and Lunch. To ensure that your T-shirt order is able to be honored, please register by October 16th. Be sure to check the correct T-shirt size. Youth and Adult sizes are offered. T-shirt option will not be available for registrations received after October 18th.
2. $40 for Shooting Stars level - includes T-shirt and Lunch
3. Cellobration believes that economic circumstances should not keep students from participating in our program. Please reach out to cellobrationaz@gmail.com with any questions.

~OVERVIEW of CELLOBRATION~

Cellobration General Classes: A fun day of CELLO for all levels - Beginner (Level 1) through Advanced (Level 5)*.

• More information will be provided in advance via email so that students can prepare.
• ASU Professor of Cello Thomas Landschoot will teach level 4 and 5 students.

Cellobration Audition Prep Workshop (after the concert)

• Regional Excerpts & All-State Excerpts taught by Jan Simiz, assistant principal cellist of The Phoenix Symphony  
• General Technique  

Students: 

You will be sent an email ahead of time with details and music specific to your level. On the day of Cellobration, you must bring: CELLO and BOW, rosin, ENDPIN anchor and a pencil. Please print and bring music that is emailed to you, especially if you have notes from your teacher. Extra copies will be available at the site.

Teachers and Parents:

• Teachers: Pre-registration is required; there is no registration charge for teachers who are current members of ASTA. There is a $25 fee for non-ASTA members. Professional Development Verification will be available for any teacher who attends any of the classes.
• Parents: Parents are welcome to observe the class of their Cellobration participants.
• T-shirts are available for purchase for $15.

Level 4 & Level 5 Schedule: 

• 8am Check-in
• 8:30 am Classes begin
• 1:30 Concert                                                                                            
• 2:30pm: Audition Workshop (for high school students)

Level 3 Schedule: 

• 9am Check-in
• 9:30 Classes begin
• 1:30 Concert                                                                                            
• 2:30pm: Audition Workshop (for high school students)

Level 1 & Level 2 Schedule: 

• 9:30am Check-in
• 10am - Classes begin
• 1:30 Concert  

Shooting Stars Schedule: 

• 10:45am Check-in
• 11am - Classes begin
• 1:30 Concert    

*Class Levels: Guidelines are as follows: Please click on the Level link for specific schedule and information.

• Shooting Stars: for students ages 4-7, Pre-Twinkle-Suzuki Book 1. *Parent or caregiver is required to attend with their student.
• Level I: Cellists have played for 2 years or less and play in first position only. No music reading required.
• Level 2: Cellists with a firm knowledge of 1st position, with extensions on all strings. Must read music.
• Level 3: Cellists with a firm knowledge of the notes in half through 4th positions (with extensions). Play in keys through 3-sharps and 2-flats.
• Level 4: Cellists with a firm knowledge of half through 7th positions (thumb position). Play in keys through 4-sharps and 4-flats. Know tenor clef. Use vibrato.
• Level 5: Advanced Cellists are able to perform Level 4 requirements, as well as perform in treble clef

Questions? Contact Mrs. Simiz at cellobrationaz@gmail.com or 602.989.2627

We are committed to health and safety protocols, therefore at this point we are NOT requiring participants to wear masks while indoors during our event, however we reserve the right to revisit this policy should the most current data warrant it. An email update will be sent should this become necessary.