‘Great fun! I have improved my sight-reading, ensemble skills, sense of musicianship, technique and posture, made new friends and been introduced to a world of great music for cello ensemble.’
Cello ensemble member
“Do you enjoy learning and playing music in a group? You don’t need grand musical aspirations or big professional ambitions, just come along and enjoy the pure joy of rehearsing, learning and playing music with others. Designed to develop or re-kindle your love of music and the cello.”
Interested in signing up for the 2025 program? Please register online here
Not sure if this is the right class for you? Please contact Louise on 0415 128799
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about
Join this program in Brisbane or Eudlo, Sunshine Coast. Come along to the Adult Cello Ensemble for an intensive social class of music making, technical warm-ups, musical guidance and inspirational tips from one of Australia’s top professional cellists and teachers, Louise King. A dedicated and passionate teacher & performer, a class can unlock your creative juices, hone your technique and develop your musicianship.
Adult Cello Players come together in this series of classes to have the opportunity to play music with others, develop their technique and creative practice under guidance and enjoy sharing their love of music and the cello. The class program is designed to bring together adult cellists in an inspiring and mentoring rehearsal experience.
The music is arranged in several ability levels from AMEB grades 4-8 and is carefully selected to create a musical and technical challenge for every player. You will play classical music, modern songs and folk music and develop group improvisation practice. Sessions will encompass a wide level of musical tasks in a mixed level class. A meet and greet and closing reflection at the start and end of class allows members to meet new people with a similar passion for music and the cello.
Bring your cello and your sense of musical adventure and enjoy making music in a supportive environment.
benefits
Under the guidance of professional musician and Teaching Artist Louise King, the participants will rehearse in a small group. This program is designed to provide an extension opportunity to capable and motivated adult students, music teachers, community musicians and amateurs. Adult Cellists will benefit from experiencing different and refreshing outlook on their music making, how to get the most out of rehearsals, personal practice and professional development tips.
requirements
Cello Dreaming recommends that participants have completed minimum grade 4 AMEB / Suzuki book 3 to be attending the class. It is recommended that you attend regular classes to develop ensemble, teamwork and quality of musicianship.
CONDITIONS
A place in the class is issued by Cello Dreaming and on behalf of Louise King. The booked place in the class is considered sold and subject to the following conditions:
- The booked place cannot be exchanged with another applicant, returned and refunded after purchase.
- The right is reserved to add, withdraw or substitute presenters, artists, vary ticket prices, and/or vary advertised programs, seating arrangements and class capacity.
- The presenter, performer Cello Dreaming reserves the right of admission to the class.
- If the class has to be cancelled due to natural disaster, adverse weather conditions or for any other cause reasonably beyond the presenter’s control, there is no right of refund or exchange, and no obligation is assumed by the presenter for the arranging of a substitute event.
DATES 2025
Option 1 MORNING CLASS PROGRAM BRISBANE Saturdays monthly 12:30-1:30pm
Option 2 EVENING CLASS PROGRAM PALMWOODS Thursdays monthly 7:30-8:30pm
*Evening classes for this particular ensemble class are not currently running at Peregian. If you are interested in joining the waiting list for this class to start in Peregian, please email info@cellodreaming.com.au.
VENUES
1 1 Main Street Palmwoods Hall SUNSHINE COAST
2 Cnr Kennedy and Enoggera Terrace, Ithaca Hall, Red Hill BRISBANE
#1 Palmwoods Hall Sunshine Coast
Day: Thursday monthly – 2nd Thursday of each month
Class Times:
- 3:30-4:30pm – Youth Beginner Cello Class
- 4:30-5:30pm – Youth Intermediate Cello Class
- 5:30-6:30pm – Adult Beginner Cello Class
- 6:30-7:30pm – Adult Intermediate Cello Class
- 7:30-8:30pm – Adult Cello Ensemble
Dates:
1 Thurs 13 Feb
2 Thurs 13 March
3 Thurs 10 April
4 Thurs 8 May
5 Thurs 12 June
6 Thurs 10 July
7 Thurs 7 August
8 Thurs 11 September
9 Thurs 9 October
10 Thurs 13 November
11 CHRISTMAS CONCERT – 6:30 PM Thurs 11 December
#2 Ithaca Hall Red Hill Brisbane
Day: Saturday monthly – 2nd Saturday of each month
Class Times:
- 10:30-11:30am – Adult Beginner Cello Class
- 11:30-12:30pm – Adult Intermediate Cello Class
- 12:30-1:30pm – Adult Cello Ensemble
- 1:30-2:30pm – Youth Beginner Cello Class
- 2:30-3:30pm – Youth Intermediate Cello Class
- 3:30-4:30pm – Youth Advanced Cello Ensemble
Dates:
- Saturday 8 February
- Saturday 8 March
- Saturday 12 April
- Saturday 10 May
- Saturday 7 June
- Saturday 12 July
- Saturday 9 August
- Saturday 13 September
- Saturday 11 October
- Saturday 8 November
- CHRISTMAS CONCERT – 10:30 AM Sat 13 December
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES!
Optional workshops, technique bootcamps, masterclasses, Summer and Winter Retreats and community concert opportunities and class showcasesannounced through the year.
COST $45 per person per class | $225 for 5 classes | $360 for 10 classes (payable upon booking a spot)
EARLY BIRD DEAL Book & pay online before classes commence and by 1st February 2024 to be eligible for early bird discount.
- $360 for 10 x monthly classes (10 classes for price of 8)
- $270 for 8 x monthly classes (8 classes for price of 6)
- $180 for 5 x monthly classes (5 classes for price of 4)
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DETAILS Music is provided. A minimum of 4 students per class is needed to ensure the program runs.
WHAT TO BRING cello, bow, rosin, music stand, end pin stopper, pencil and eraser, imagination, courage
WHAT MUSIC Multi-level part arrangements of classical, romantic, modern tunes, jazz and folk inspired music especially selected by Louise King to suit music lovers. Music for the class program is selected according to the individual ensemble member’s skills; ensemble experience and general music interests and this class is designed to extend and inspire members to play quality music.
MORE INFO info@cellodreaming.com.au | 0415 128 799