Tennessee Cello Workshop

February 12 – 14, 2027

The Tennessee Cello Workshop (TCW) is a three-day exploration and celebration of cello playing and music making. The Tennessee Cello Workshop encourages cellists of any age and proficiency level to participate. The unifying characteristic of all registrants is a great love for the instrument.

The TCW tradition of having outstanding cellist pedagogues on its roster continues. Our 2027 cello faculty includes Natasha Brofsky, Anna Clift, Stephen Feldman, Kirsten Cassel Greer, Patrick Hopkin, John Kaboff, Peter Stumpf, and TCW workshop director Wesley Baldwin. The first 75 registered cellist participants for the three-day event, as well as the first 30 Suzuki workshop registrants who request to, may perform in a master class at the TCW. Interested cellists may also elect to participate in one of our four cello competitions (including the “uncompetition”). We round out our activities with concerts, group scale and technique sessions, cello ensemble activities, lectures on cello-related topics, movement classes, and the chance to observe the many TCW master classes. There is lots of cello playing throughout the weekend.

Embedded within the TCW is the half-day Suzuki Workshop, held on Saturday, February 1. This shorter event is geared for younger Suzuki students and will include a Suzuki play-in, small group classes, technique classes, and a short group recital at the end of the afternoon. Note: cellists who have the maturity, drive, and stamina for the full 3-day event, are encouraged to register for the full 3-day TCW.

The TCW gratefully welcomes and thanks our many supporters, including the University of Tennessee College of Music and Dean Jeffrey Pappas, Johns V During the weekend TCW participants have the chance to play a wide variety of instruments, bows, and accessories from our supporting violin shops who are able to be with us on campus that weekend. Many thanks to you, dear supporters! Please thank representatives from A440, Carriage House Violins, Knoxville Fine Violins, and Johns Violin Company for helping make the TCW possible!

The camaraderie, inspiration, stimulation, growth, and joy of another TCW await you this February. Join us as we grow in excellence and love for the cello together!