January 30 – February 1, 2026
Registration Open Now!
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 2026 cello faculty includes, Dan Allcott, Andrea Casarrubios, Kirsten Cassel Greer, John Kaboff, Jennifer Kloetzel, Dmitri Kouzov, Thomas Loewenheim, 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, and several wonderful violin shops. 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!
The camaraderie, inspiration, stimulation, growth, and joy of another TCW await you this January. Join us as we grow in excellence and love for the cello together!
Tennessee Cello Workshop Schedule
All events will take place in the Natalie Haslam Music Center, on the corner of Pat Head Summitt and Volunteer Blvd. on the UT campus.
Updates, schedules, and informational bulletins are being posted on Facebook, on the Tennessee Cello Workshop group site. Please join.
Director
Wesley Baldwin
Professor of Cello, Director of Tennessee Cello Workshop
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Natalie L. Haslam College of Music
Email: [email protected]
Guest Artist Cellists
Hotel Information
There are many excellent hotels in downtown Knoxville, close to the UT campus. Several offer special rates for TCW participants. Please check back in October of 2026 for an updated list of these offers.
NOTE: there is a limited number of rooms at the hotels at these rates. You are encouraged to book as early as possible to get these discounts.
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville has a block of rooms with a discount for TCW participants. $199/night – book by January 5th, 2026. To access the discounted rate online, use this link.
Courtyard/Residence Inn Knoxville Downtown
Courtyard/Residence Inn Knoxville Downtown has a block of rooms with a discount for TCW participants. $145/night – book by December 30th, 2025. To access the discounted rate online, use this link.
Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn has a block of rooms with a discount for TCW participants. $169/night – book by December 29th, 2025. To access the discounted rate online, use this link.
Other hotels in the area that we are not affiliated or partnering with (Rates as of November 2025)
Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central
Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central – Papermill Road
Distance from Haslam Music Center: 5.5 miles, ~ 12 minute drive
$54/night
Best Western Knoxville Suites
Best Western Knoxville Suites – Downtown
Distance from Haslam Music Center: 6.5 miles, ~15 minute drive
$88/night
Holiday Inn Knoxville North
Holiday Inn Knoxville North – Merchant Drive
Distance from Haslam Music Center: 7.5 miles, ~15 minute drive
$112/night