Sitka International Cello Seminar Archives

‘We bring people together to be inspired’: cellists wrap up international seminar at Sitka brewery

by Hope McKenney | Jul 15, 2025 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka International Cello Seminar culminated in a pop-up cello presentation Sunday evening at Harbor Mountain Brewing Company. The event was a fresh take on a classical music performance, reflecting a cornerstone of the festival’s philosophy: like pizza, classical music is meant to be shared. Read More

Sitka’s cello seminar focuses on ‘things they don’t teach you in conservatory’

by KCAW News | Jul 13, 2022 | The Morning Interview

Students Isa Najem and Cicely Parnas and Sitka International Cello Seminar director Zuill Bailey discuss this year's curriculum, which shifted slightly away from the classical cello repertoire into "alternative approaches to the cello." Concert and ticket information available here. Read More

Cellobration! moves to the porch for final concert July 24

by KCAW News | Jul 22, 2021 | The Morning Interview

Dr. Melissa Kraut and student cellist Bella Lorenzo-Giguere discuss the culminating event of The Sitka International Cello Seminar -- Cellobration! The month-long seminar brings top students from around the country to live and play in Sitka. The final concert will be performed on the porch of the Miner Music Center at Stevenson Hall, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 24. The concert is free, but please dress for the weather. Read More

After convening virtually last year, Sitka International Cello Seminar returns to Sitka, in-person

by KCAW Staff | Jul 7, 2021 | The Morning Interview

The Sitka International Cello Seminar will be held in Sitka this month, with an array of live performances through the end of July. The seminar brings together top collegiate cellists from around the world for an intensive 3-week immersion course.Read More

Sitka’s 2020 Int’l Cello Seminar shares ideas, music from around the world

by KCAW News | Aug 6, 2020 | The Morning Interview

Although the in-person experience has been cancelled this summer, cello students are still having one-on-one interaction with some of the best classical teachers and performers in the country. Read More