General Workshop Information

Cellospeak Summer Workshops

Held at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, PA

Skill Builder Workshop: July 21 to 27, 2019
Ensemble Workshop: July 28 to August 3, 2019

The Cello Workshops for Adults, our signature activity, consists of two one-week summer resident programs that include private lessons, technique and master classes, coached quartets, and recitals by the esteemed faculty. The first week focuses on individual skill-building while the send focuses on ensemble playing (both large and small).
Enrollment is limited for each week. Application forms are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 64 participants at each workshop week. The ratio of faculty to participants is 1 to 4. Registrations are not complete without their accompanying deposits.

Facilities and Accommodations

The workshops are held at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. This beautiful facility provides an exciting and enriching experience for all participants.

Facilities include:

Fully air-conditioned spaces

Large and small rehearsal and teaching rooms

Lovely lounge and patio for receptions

Dining hall that serves delicious, healthy meals

Single-occupancy rooms (doubles available for guests)

Elevators to ease transportation of your cello

To view travel information, please click here.

Cello Rentals

If you live far from Bryn Mawr, consider renting an instrument from a local shop. Cellos are delivered directly to campus and retrieved at the conclusion of the workshops. Contact the shops to reserve a cello. Refundable deposit is required.

Vendors

Every summer, Cellospeak invites vendors and luthiers to share their wares at the workshops. This makes it easy for participants to purchase music and accessories and have minor repair work performed on their instruments.

Enrollment Deadlines and Fees

Tuition includes Instruction, Room, & Board. Full payment is due by June 1st.

One Workshop

Both Workshops