Utah Tech University

CELLO FESTIVAL OF SOUTHERN UTAH 2024

September 13

Time

Description

Location

3:00-5:50pmBrimhall Cello Competition Final RoundConcert Hall
3:00–3:50pmGeneral check-in, welcomeEccles Lobby
4:00 - 5:50 pmCello Ensemble Rehearsal - Festival Soloists (advanced), ACelloRondo (intermediate), Ensemble Bravo (beginner)EFAC 150 (Festival Soloists), EFAC 156 (ACelloRondo), Graff 101 (Ensemble Bravo)
6:00 - 7:30 pmDinner on your own, self-practice, free time
7:30–8:45pmKristen Yun, cello & Phoenix Park-Kim, piano (Duo Dolce) Artist RecitalConcert Hall

September 14

Time

Description

Location

8:00 – 9:00 am“Chamber Music in the Foyer” & display by vendorsEccles Lobby
9:00 - 10:50 amCello Ensemble RehearsalEFAC 150 (Festival Soloists), EFAC 156 (ACelloRondo), Graff 101 (Ensemble Bravo)
11:00-11:50ASTA Cello Lecture Series with Rodney FarrarConcert Hall
12:00-1:00pmBoxed lunch, "Chamber Music in the Foyer" - special performance by Sarah Rommel & display by vendorsEccles Lobby
1:00 - 1:50 pmCello Masterclass for Cellists of Mixed Levels (with Dr. Ka-Wai Yu)Sears Art Museum
1:00-1:50 pmComposing and Arranging for the Cello Dr. Stephen MittonEFAC 155
1:00-1:50 pmCello Masterclass for Advanced Cellists (with Dr. Kristen Yeon-Ji Yun)Eccles 150
1:00-1:50pmCello Masterclass for Intermediate-level Cellists (with Katherine Baird)Eccles 156
1:00 - 1:50 pm“Stretch & Relax for Cellists” with Debra VradenburgGraff 101
1:00-1:50pmPiano Masterclass with Dr. Phoenix Park-KimConcert Hall
2:00 - 3:20 pmMatinee Chamber Concert featuring Brimhall Cello Competition first-prize winners and guest artists (Rodney Farrar, Amichevoli, Cellomania USA)Concert Hall
3:30 - 4:00 pmShort Break, with snacks provided by the festivalEccles Lobby
4:00 - 4:50 pmCello Masterclass for Advanced Cellists (with Brandon Vamos)Concert Hall
4:00 - 4:50 pm"Cello Purchase, Bow and Maintenance" Roundtable discussion with Desert Strings, Ed Candland Bow Rehair, Soto Violins & Gliga ViolinsEFAC156
4:00-4:50pm"Creativity, Assessibility & Diversity: a guide to cello students' success through various programs & ideas" with Jovonie TejeroEFAC 155
4:00 - 4:50 pmCello Masterclass for Cellists of Mixed Levels (with Sarah Rommel)Sears Art Museum
4:00-4:50pm"AI Technology and Cello Playing" with Dr. Kristen Yeon-Ji YunEFAC 150
4:00-4:50pmCello Masterclass for Cellists of Mixed Levels (with Dr. Andrew Smith) Graff 101
5:00 - 6:30 pmDinner on your own, self-practice, free time
6:30 - 7:20 pmDress Rehearsal/ Sound Check/Group PhotosConcert Hall, EFAC 150, EFAC 156 *each group will take turn using the Concert Hall
7:30 - 8:20 pmFinal Cello Ensemble ConcertEccles Concert Hall

Contact

Ka-Wai Yu

Festival Director

Email: Ka-Wai.Yu@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-652-7797

Office: Eccles 138