Utah Tech University

CELLO FESTIVAL OF SOUTHERN UTAH 2026

September 11

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
7:00pm *7:45pmArtist Recitals by Dr. Sophie Webber; quartet with Dr. Lauren Posey, Dr. Michael Kaufman, Dr. Michelle Kesler & Dr. Ka-Wai Yu*Concert Hall

September 12

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 Dr. Helga WinoldConcert Hall
12:00-1:00pmBoxed lunch, "Chamber Music in the Foyer" & display by vendorsEccles Lobby
1:00 - 1:50 pmDr. Ka-Wai Yu MasterclassSears Art Museum
1:00-1:50 pmWorkshop session (TBA)EFAC 155
1:00-1:50 pmDr. Lauren Posey MasterclassEccles 150
1:00-1:50pmWorkshop session (TBA)Eccles 156
1:00 - 1:50 pm“Stretch & Relax for Cellists” with Debra VradenburgGraff 101
1:00-1:50pmDr. Sophie Webber MasterclassConcert Hall
2:00 - 3:20 pmMatinee Chamber Concert featuring Brimhall Cello Competition first-prize winners and guest artistsConcert Hall
3:30 - 4:00 pmShort Break, with snacks provided by the festivalEccles Lobby
4:00 - 4:50 pmDr. Helga Winold MasterclassConcert Hall
4:00 - 4:50 pmCello & Bow and Maintenance Roundtable discussion with Desert Strings, Ed Candland Bow Rehair, Soto Violins & Gliga ViolinsEFAC156
4:00-4:50pmDr. Michael Kaufman MasterclassEFAC 155
4:00 - 4:50 pmWorkshop session (TBA)Sears Art Museum
4:00-4:50pmWorkshop session (TBA)EFAC 150
4:00-4:50pmDr. Michelle Kesler Masterclass 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