Caroga Arts Collective presents the
national summer cello INSTITUTE
May 30 - June 16, 2019
In 2019, the Feldenkrais for Musicians and the National Summer Cello Institute will be held in Caroga Lake, NY as part of the Caroga Arts Collective for the second year in a row.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applicants, please fill out the form below EXTENDED DEADLINE! ****APRIL 25, 2019!!****
About the National Summer Cello Institute (NSCI): Two intensive weeks combining the principles of somatic education with varied approaches to cello mastery designed to redefine how cellists perform and teach. Participants experience an introduction to Feldenkrais with fellow artists in the Feldenkrais For Musicians program, and continue in private lessons, master classes and seminars dedicated to expanding artistic freedom.
The Feldenkrais Workshop for Musicians is part of the NSCI program and tuition.
Feldenkrais for Musicians (FFM) and NSCI Dates: The Feldenkrais for Musicians is part of the NSCI program and tuition.
Feldenkrais for Musciains: May 30 - June 5, 2019
National Summer Cello Institute: May 30 - June 16, 2019
Application Information for 2019:
Complete the application form below EXTENDED DEADLINE! ****APRIL 25, 2019!!****
At least 2 video recordings of a recent performance
150 word bio
2019 NSCI Tuition, Meals, and Housing?
NSCI program automatically includes participation in the Feldenkrais for Musicians Workshop.
NSCI Attendee: $1,720
Includes accommodation, meals, and shuttle transfer to/from Albany Airport or Amsterdam Amtrak station.
Includes participation in Feldenkrais for Musicians Workshop
Awareness Through Movement (ATM) classes
Feldenkrais Integration session with Hagit Vardi
Includes private cello lessons with Uri Vardi and one other NSCI cello faculty member.
Includes a performance in a master class with NSCI cello faculty member.
Includes workshops with Mike Block, Jenny Kallick, and Paige Whitely-Baguess
Includes pedagogy sessions with Uri Vardi and NSCI cello faculty member.
Includes a performance in the finale concert
Includes rehearsals with collaborative pianist
NSCI Attendee w/o meals, housing, & shuttle: $1,170
Includes participation in Feldenkrais for Musicians Workshop
Awareness Through Movement (ATM) classes
Feldenkrais Integration session with Hagit Vardi
Includes private cello lessons with Uri Vardi and one other NSCI cello faculty member.
Includes a performance in a master class
Includes workshops with Mike Block, Jenny Kallick, and Paige Whitely-Baguess
Includes pedagogy sessions with Uri Vardi and NSCI cello faculty member.
Includes a performance in the finale concert
Includes rehearsals with collaborative pianist
Excludes housing, meals and shuttle transfer to/from Airport or Amsterdam Amtrak station.
NSCI Auditor: $1,290
Includes accommodation, meals, and shuttle transfer to/from Albany Airport or Amsterdam Amtrak station.
Includes participation in Feldenkrais for Musicians Workshop
Awareness Through Movement (ATM) classes
Includes workshops with Mike Block, Jenny Kallick, and Paige Whitely-Baguess
Includes pedagogy sessions with Uri Vardi and NSCI cello faculty member.
Includes a performance in the finale concert
Excludes Feldenkrais Integration session with Hagit Vardi
Excludes 2 private cello lessons with 2 of the NSCI cello faculty
Excludes a performance in a master class
Excludes rehearsals with collaborative pianist
NSCI Auditor w/o meals, housing, & shuttle: $740
Includes participation in Feldenkrais for Musicians Workshop
Awareness Through Movement (ATM) classes
Includes workshops with Mike Block, Jenny Kallick, and Paige Whitely-Baguess
Includes pedagogy sessions with Uri Vardi and NSCI cello faculty member.
Includes a performance in the finale concert
Excludes Feldenkrais Integration session with Hagit Vardi
Excludes 2 private cello lessons with 2 of the NSCI cello faculty
Excludes a performance in a master class
Excludes rehearsals with collaborative pianist
Excludes housing, meals and shuttle transfer to/from Airport or Amsterdam Amtrak station.
Additional Questions about NSCI:
Who do I contact if I have questions about NSCI or the Feldenkrais for Musicians?:
Artistic Director: Uri Vardi
Stephanie Price-Wong & Kyle Price: Administrative Directors
Email us at: yourbodyisyourstradadm@gmail.com
Where is NSCI being held?:
NSCI 2019 will be held in Caroga Lake, NY as part of the Caroga Arts Collective. The Caroga Arts Collective’s is located just northeast of the intersection of Route 29A and County Road 112 in the Town of Caroga.
Travel:
Albany International Airport is the designated airport to fly into and out of for the Feldenkrais and NSCI workshops.
Amtrak Station - Amsterdam (AMS) The Amtrak Station in Amsterdam is the closest train stop to Caroga Lake.
466 West Main Street, Johnstown, Amsterdam, NY 12010, United States
Shuttle Pick-up and Drop-off
Caroga Arts Collective will be providing a shuttle pick-up and drop-off at both the Amsterdam Amtrak Station and the Albany International Airport.
Accommodations and Meals:
Cellists will stay and dine at the Nick Stoner Inn.
Accommodations and meals are included in the tuition!
How many cellists attend NSCI?
The exact number varies slightly from year to year but generally 20-22 applicants are accepted.
When will I find out whether or not I am accepted into NSCI?
Uri Vardi will receive and review all submitted applications. We will be sending out a confirmation email by April 6, 2019.
Who do I talk to about the online application process?
If you have any questions about the application process or form below, please email us at yourbodyisyourstradadm@gmail.com