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GUIDE TO CLASS LEVELS FOR CELLOBRATION 2008
Students must have all of the skills listed for a given level in order to be in that level.
Level 1
• Playing cello for 2 years or less
• Play in close First Position only (no extensions are required)
• May play only on D and A strings
• Music reading is not required
Level 2
• Play on all strings
• Use extensions in First Position
• Play 2-note slurs on the same string as well as on string crossings, and able to use more of the bow
• Play in the keys of D, G, C, F
• Must be able to read music
Level 3
• Play in and shift between First, Second, Third, Fourth and Half Positions on all strings, including the backward and forward extensions
• Bow 4-note slurs, and use the entire length of the bow
• Play in the major keys of D, G, C, F, Bflat, A and in the minor keys of a, d, and g
Level 4
• Play in and shift in all positions from Half Position through Seventh Position on all strings, including the backward and forward extensions
• Bow 8-note slurs, and use the entire length of bow
• Play with controlled off-string bowing, including staccato and spiccato
• Play in the octave thumb position
• Read tenor clef
• Play double stops
• Use vibrato
• Play in major and minor keys through four sharps and flats
• Play in simple and compound meters, and in changing meters
Level 5
• All of the skills listed for Level 4 (see above)
• Read treble clef in addition to tenor clef
• Previous inclusion in High School Regional Orchestra and/or High School All-State Orchestra or upon the recommendation of student’s private teacher
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Cellobration is a special festival devoted to celebrate “cello power.” Students will play in ensembles, and improve their technique and tone while having fun with other cellists from Arizona. Performances by professional cellists on this beautiful instrument inspire all!
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CELLOBRATION! 2009
A Day for Student Cellists
INFORMATION SHEET
SCHEDULE:
• 8:00 a.m. – Check-in for Pre-Registrants and Late Registration
• 8:30 a.m. – Classes begin
• 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Concert for all participants (free and open to public)
• 2:30 p.m. – Cellobration ends for most students
• 2:30-4:00 p.m. – Optional high school excerpts workshop
Classes for cello students from elementary through high school will be taught by some of Arizona’s finest and most experienced university, public school and studio cello teachers. Some of the highlights of the day will include:
Beginning to Advanced Classes: Classes are structured for all ages and playing levels, from Beginner Level 1 through Advanced Level 5 (see left-hand sidebar for details concerning requirements for each level). Music and other materials will be provided in the classes. Level 4 and 5 will be taught by Thomas Landschoot, Cello Professor at ASU and Debra Pearson, Principal of the Arizona Opera. Students in these levels are encouraged to bring solos and other music they are working on.
Lunch will be provided to all registrants.
Concert Performance: All cellists will be learning cello ensemble music in their respective classes and will perform them onstage in a free concert before an audience of family and friends. Thomas Landschoot and ASU cellists will perform on this concert.
Optional Regional/All-State Excerpts Workshop: This optional workshop for interested high school students will be held from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. and will cover the orchestral excerpts for this year’s auditions. The workshop will be taught by a professional performing cellist.
Cellobration T-Shirts and other memorabilia will be available for purchase.
The Music Store of Mesa will have a selection of cello music, rosin, strings, metronomes, etc., on display and available for purchase. Students will have a period of time during the day to make selections/purchases. Students who are interested in purchasing any materials may bring extra money for this purpose, or parents may pay in person at the conclusion of the concert by check, credit card or debit card with proper I.D.
Teachers: Certification Verification will be available for any teacher who attends any of the classes. Pre-registration is recommended; however, there is no registration charge for teachers.
Parents: Parents are welcome to observe the class their young cellist is attending.
Cost: $20 if postmarked by Nov. 14; $30 if after that date. You may also register on the day of the event (please arrive by 8:00 a.m.). Fee includes morning snack and pizza lunch.
Students must bring: Cello and bow, rosin, endpin strap to secure endpin, and two pencils.
To Register: Please push the online registration button on the top of this page. After completing, please send a check with your name noted to Carol Matthusen, 407 E. Fremont Dr., Tempe 85282
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