CelloDay 2024 // Observers

The London Cello Society is pleased to present CelloDay 2024 in partnership with the Royal Academy of Music. Our annual CelloDay is always an exciting time to reunite and share the joys of playing together, as well as learning new skills and getting those warm-ups and cello techniques rolling. As always, there will be the chance to perform in masterclasses with some of the UK’s finest teachers.

We thank our very special sponsors Stringers London and Edinburgh and Junior Academy for their generous support of this event.

Notes For Parents

All family members of participants can attend at no charge, but friends must pay the observer fee.
 

Senior guest teachers
William Bruce 
Joseph Crouch 
Ben Davies 
Penny Driver 
Alexandra Mackenzie 
Robert Max 
Helen Neilson 
Daisy Vatalaro 

Junior guest teachers
Dan James
Oliver Mansfield
Helen Neilson
Josh Salter
Lara Moore (Special Beginners Class)

Senior schedule (grades 5-8+)
10.20 am Registration 
10.40 am to 11.40 am Warm-ups and special cello techniques 
11.45 am to 12.55 pm Polishing repertoire 
Lunch break (Lunch not included)
2.00 pm to 3.15 pm Performance classes 
3.15 pm to 4.40 pm Artiste Masterclasses with Joely Koos 
NOTE: This class is reserved for the most advanced students, and selection is at the discretion of Ms Koos.
4.40 pm Tea Break 
5.00 pm to 5.45 pm Tutti Cello Ensemble with Ollie Mansfield and Josh Salter

Junior schedule (grades 1-4)
10.00 am Registration
10.30 am to 11.30 am Morning warm-ups / Technique classes
10.30 am to 12.30 pm Special classes for beginners only with Lara Moore
11.30 am Tea break
11.50 am to 12.50 pm Cello Magic- Music to weave a spell
12.50 pm Lunch break (Lunch not included)
2.00 pm to 3.00 pm Junior Cello Ensemble
3.00 pm onwards Juniors are invited to attend all senior events