CELLO|FRESNO, INTERNATIONAL CELLO FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 12-15, 2023
California State University, fresno

Artistic Directors
Thomas Loewenheim, California State University, Fresno
Emilio Colón, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Precollege Division: Cara Elise Colón, American Cello Institute

Featured Guest Artists
Brinton Smith, Rice University
Daniel Akiva, Jerusalem

Guest Faculty
Thomas Landschoot, Arizona State University
Jonathan Ruck, University of Oklahoma
Brian Schuldt, Felici Piano Trio
Andrew Smith, University of Nevada-Las Vegas

CELLO|FRESNO CONCERTS

Friday, October 13, 7:30 p. m. CELLO MANIA CONCERT
Department of Music Concert Hall featuring the Fresno State Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, October 15, 3 p. m. FESTIVAL GALA CONCERT
Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall featuring the Cello | Fresno Cello Ensembles and the Youth Orchestras of Fresno

All accepted students receive a scholarship for their involvement in the 2023 Cello | Fresno International Cello Festival, with no application or participation fee required.

All participants are required to complete an application prior to the festival.

Anyone applying after October 1 may attend master classes, presentations, concerts, and open parts of the competitions, as well as participate in the cello ensemble, but will not be able to participate in any master classes or the concerto competition.

FESTIVAL INFORMATION

Concerto Competition:

There are two categories for the concerto competition.
- If you have not yet turned 18 by October 12, 2023, you may compete with David Popper Tarantella, Op.33.
- If you are 18 or older as of October 12, 2023, you many compete with David Popper Concert Polonaise No. 1, Op. 14.
- Competitors must be 32 years of age or younger as of October 12, 2023.

Candidates may only win twice in each category, and may not win in consecutive festivals. Winners of the previous festival (2021) are not eligible to apply. Candidates must perform all works from memory. At the competition, works must be performed with piano accompaniment. Candidates must perform with the competition’s pianist and will be assigned rehearsal time during the festival.

Master Classes:

If you would like to be considered as an active participant in one of the master classes during the festival, please be sure to apply online no later than October 1, 2023. Applications received after that date cannot be considered for participation in master classes. To apply, check “yes” where asked and enter the piece(s) you would like to perform so our pianist can prepare for the master class.

Cello Ensembles:

The Festival will host two cello ensembles:
The Advanced Cello Ensemble is geared towards cellists of graduate school, college, and high school age to perform side-by-side with our outstanding faculty members. A select number of advanced younger pre-college students may be allowed to perform with the advanced ensemble. Eligibility will be decided on the basis of teacher recommendations. The ensemble will be conducted by Emilio Colón and will perform at the final Cello Mania Concert.

The Young Cello Ensemble is geared towards students who are at the beginning of their career as cellists, and is directed by Cara Colón. The ensemble will include separate master classes and technique classes during the festival, and will perform at the final Cello Mania Concert.

Festival Schedule:

Thursday, October 12, 2023
4:00pm - 8:30pm: Advanced Cello Ensemble Rehearsal and Master Classes in the Fresno State Band Room
4:30pm - 6:30pm: Young Cello Ensemble Clark Intermediate, 902 5th St, Clovis, CA 93612

Friday, October 13, 2023
10:00am - 4:00pm: Young Cello Ensemble Rehearsal in the Fresno State Band Room
10:00am - 6:00pm: Advanced Cello Ensemble Rehearsals and Master Classes in the Fresno State Concert Hall
7:30pm: Cello | Fresno Festival Gala Concert with the Fresno State Symphony Orchestra in the Fresno State Concert Hall

Saturday, October 14, 2023
10:00am - 3:00pm: Young Cello Ensemble Rehearsal in the Fresno State Band Room
10:00am - 6:00pm: Advanced Cello Ensemble Rehearsals and Master Classes in the Fresno State Concert Hall
6:00pm: Cello | Fresno Concerto Competition in the Fresno State Concert Hall

Sunday, October 15, 2023
10:00am - 1:00pm: Dress Rehearsal with the Youth Orchestras of Fresno in the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Dress Rehearsal with the Advanced Cello Ensemble in the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall 2:00pm-2:30pm: Dress Rehearsal with the Young Cello Ensemble in the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall 3:00pm: Cello | Fresno Cello Mania Concert with the Youth Orchestras of Fresno in the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall

Attendance at all festival events is encouraged as observation of concerts and master classes is of utmost importance for our growth and learning as cellists.

Housing:

Due to the rapid growth of the festival, we are no longer able to offer housing for participants. Hotels near the Fresno State campus are listed below the application.

CELLO | FRESNO 2023 APPLICATION FORM

Have questions? Contact Dr. Thomas Loewenheim at tloewenheim@csufresno.edu

Dr. Thomas Loewenheim - Department of Music - CSU Fresno
2380 E Keats Avenue M/S MB77
Fresno CA 93740-8024
office: 559-278-7547 Fax: 559-278-6800

Hotel List:

Hilton Garden Inn Clovis: 520 W Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Clovis/Fresno: 650 W Shaw Ave, Clovis, CA
University Square Hotel: 4961 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA
University Inn: 2655 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Fresno North: 6065 N Thesta St, Fresno, CA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis: 1508 Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA