UWW Cello Fest
Join fellow cellists for a day of music, learning and inspiration at UW-Whitewater’s Cello Fest Clinic! Advanced middle school students through adults will strengthen their skills through rehearsals, workshops and performance opportunities while connecting with other musicians who share their passion for the cello. Whether you are a student, educator or lifelong musician, Cello Fest offers an engaging and supportive experience designed to expand your abilities and deepen your love of music.
You won’t want to miss this day of fun, learning, and inspiration that will expand your boundaries as a cellist! This event is available to advanced middle school players through adults.
Saturday, May 8, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Limited to the first 100 registrants. The $50 event fee includes instruction, an event t-shirt, and insurance.
Spots are limited, so make sure you reserve your spot today!
2027 Featured Guest
Nicholas Canellakis
Nicholas Canellakis is one of today’s most sought-after and innovative cellists, whose career seamlessly blends traditional classical performance with boundary-pushing creative ventures. He performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician and is also a composer/arranger, artistic curator, teacher, and filmmaker, with comedic digital content that has reached millions of views worldwide.
Recent highlights include concerto appearances with the Orlando, Virginia, Albany, Delaware, Stamford, Richardson, Lansing, and Bangor Symphonies, the Erie Philharmonic, The Orchestra Now, the New Haven Symphony as Artist-in-Residence, and the American Symphony Orchestra in Carnegie Hall. He tours extensively in recital throughout the U.S. with his longtime duo collaborator, pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown
Event Schedule
8:30 am - Welcome
9:00 am - Cello Orchestra Rehearsal
10:30 am - Workshop by Hans Jørgen Jensen
12:00 pm - Lunch / Trying out cello strings and instruments
1:00 pm - Performance by Hans Jørgen Jensen
2:00 pm - Masterclass by Hans Jørgen Jensen
3:00 pm - Cello Orchestra Rehearsal
4:30 pm - Cello Orchestra Concert
4:45 pm - Adjourn
