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# New Directions Cello Festival and New Directions Cello Association

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- [2025 Festival](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2025-festival/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ global_module=”3432″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#fffc52″ title_font_size=”66px” animation_style=”slide” title_font_size_tablet=”51px” title_font_size_phone=”35px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_button button_url=”#dates” button_text=”Dates/Location” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.4″
- [2018 New Directions Cello Festival - Cologne, Germany](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/24th-annual-new-directions-cello-festival-2018/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px||0px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Language Buttons” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] English German [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ background_position=”top_left” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#a00800″ button_border_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”100px||80px|” custom_padding_tablet=”|||” auto=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ button_bg_color_hover=”#0c71c3″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off”
- [Cello City Online Vol. 30 No. 1, Spring 2023](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-vol-30-no-1-spring-2023/)
- [2015 New Directions Cello Festival - Ithaca, NY](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/new-directions-cello-festival-2015/) - The 21st New Directions Cello Festival took place June 12 - 14, 2015., Ithaca College, Ithaca NY
- [For over 25 years, from 1995 to the present, the New Directions Cello Festival has held an annual festival dedicated to new uses of the cello.](https://newdirectionscello.org/uncategorized/for-25-years-from-1995-2019-the-new-directions-cello-festival-held-an-annual-festival-dedicated-to-new-uses-of-the-cello/) - The New Directions Cello Festival is an international forum for the exchange of music and ideas. For over a quarter century, we have fostered the growth of the cello in all styles beyond classical music. The cello can now be seen and heard in countless genres of music around the globe. Over the years, starting
- [2006 New Directions Cello Festival - Sacramento CA](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2006-new-directions-cello-festival/) - New Directions Cello Festival 2006 - June 9 – 11 - Sacramento State University
- [2007 New Directions Cello Festival - Sacramento, CA](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2007-new-directions-cello-festival/) - The 13th annual New Directions Cello Festival was held June 8 – 10, 2007 in Sacramento California at California State University Sacramento. All activities took place in Capistrano Hall. See below for concert information.
- [2008 New Directions Cello Festival -Ithaca, NY](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2008-new-directions-cello-festival/) - The 14th annual New Directions Cello Festival took place in Ithaca New York at Ithaca College from June 6 – 8, 2008
- [2009 New Directions Cello Festival - Ithaca, NY](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2009-new-directions-cello-festival/) - The 15th annual New Directions Cello Festival was held in in Ithaca New York at Ithaca College from June 5 - 7, 2009.
- [2010 New Directions Cello Festival - Ithaca, NY](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2010-new-directions-cello-festival/) - The 16th annual New Directions Cello Festival took place in Ithaca New York at Ithaca College from June 11-13, 2010.
- [2011 New Directions Cello Festival - Ithaca, NY](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2011-new-directions-cello-festival/) - Took place June 10 - 12, 2011 | Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York Guest artists included Eugene Friesen with Tim Ray on piano, vocalist Mili Bermejo, and bassist Dan Greenspan, Mike Block, Kevin Fox, Renata Bratt and her New Almaden Trio, and Sera Smolen with Tom Mank and Susan Hoover.
- [2012 New Directions Cello Festival - Ithaca, NY](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2012-new-directions-cello-festival/) - The 18th Annual New Directions Cello Festival took place at Ithaca College, Ithaca NY June 8, 9, 10, 2012 Guest artists include Matt Haimovitz and Uccello, Dave Eggar and Deoro Trio, Ancient Device with cellist Kelly Ellis, Matt Turner and Ashia Grzesik.
- [2013 New Directions Cello Festival - Ithaca, NY](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/new-directions-cello-festival-2013/) - The 19th Annual New Directions Cello Festival Cellists gather from around the country and the world to learn and share about how the cello is being used in different non-classical styles of music.
- [2014 New Directions Cello Festival - Ithaca, NY](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/new-directions-cello-festival-2014/) - The 20th New Directions Cello Festival took place June 13 - 15, 2014, Ithaca College, Ithaca NY Guest artists: Hank Roberts and guitarist Bill Frisell, Mike Block and percussionist Sandeep Das, Stephan Braun (Germany), Emma Beaton, Pierre Michaud (Quebec/Belgium) and Cello en Vogue (Germany).
- [2016 New Directions Cello Festival -  Humboldt, California](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/new-directions-cello-festival-2016/) - The 22nd New Directions Cello Festival took place June 3 - 5, 2016 at Humboldt State University Humboldt, California The New Directions Cello Festival is a performance and educational forum for non-classical cello, featuring performances, workshops, and jam sessions led by guest artists (and their groups) who are pioneering new directions for cellists in a wide variety of styles. Keep an eye on this website for the latest information.
- [2017 New Directions Cello Festival - Ithaca, NY](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2017-23rd-annual-new-directions-cello-festival/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Slider gallery” _builder_version=”3.0.78″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”] Photos by William Staffeld, Dave Phillips & Josanna Crookston [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” background_image=”https://newdirectionscello.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/TomekaReid_bw1-1.jpg” transparent_background=”off” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”100px|20px|50px|20px” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”center” border_style=”solid” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” module_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”3.0.78″] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [2019 New Directions Cello Festival - Boston, MA](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/25th-annual-new-directions-cello-festival/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”3.22.3″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0|0px|14px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”” custom_padding_phone=”” top_divider_style=”waves2″ top_divider_color=”#ffffff” bottom_divider_color=”#ffffff” bottom_divider_height=”198px”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_image_video_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.0.5″ background_position=”top_left” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#a00800″ button_border_color=”#ffffff” button_use_icon=”off” custom_padding=”140px||100px” custom_padding_tablet=”|||” custom_padding_phone=”200px|||” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” auto=”on” link_option_url=”https://newdirectionscello.org/25th-annual-new-directions-cello-festival/” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null”
- [Cello City Online Vol. 29 No. 1, Spring 2022](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-vol-29-no-1-spring-2022/)
- [Cello City Online Vol. 28 No. 2, Winter 2021](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-vol-28-no-2-winter-2021/)
- [Cello City Online Newsletter 2021](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-newsletter-2021/)
- [Cello City Online Newsletter 2020](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-newsletter-2020/)
- [Cello City Online 2019 Newsletter](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-2019-newsletter/)
- [Cello City Online Spring 2018](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-spring-2018/)
- [Cello City Online Spring 2017](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-spring-2017/)
- [Cello City Online Winter 2017](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-winter-2017/)
- [Cello City Online Spring 2016](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-spring-2016/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [2000 - 2002 New Directions Cello Festival](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2000-2002-new-directions-cello-festival/) - Kim Bova took some beautiful black and white photos at the festival and has permitted us to put a selection up on our web site. The 6th annual New Directions Cello Festival was held Friday through Sunday, June 16-18, 2000 in the brand new facilities at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. UConn was again the scene of the world’s only festival dedicated exclusively to nonclassical and alternative cello.
- [2003 - 2005 New Directions Cello Festival](https://newdirectionscello.org/festivals/2003-2005-new-directions-cello-festival/) - The 9th annual New Directions Cello Festival took place June 27 -29, 2003 at Lawrence University in Appleton Wisconsin.
- [Cello City Online.  Spring/Summer 2010](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-springsummer-2010/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [Cello City Online.  Fall 2010](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-fall-2010/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [Cello City Online.  Spring 2011](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-spring-2011/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [Cello City Online.  Fall/Winter 2011](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-fallwinter-2011/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [Cello City Online Spring 2012](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-spring-2012/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [Cello City Online Winter 2012](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-winter-2012/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [Cello City Online Spring 2013](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-spring-2013/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [Cello City Online Winter 2013](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-winter-2013/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [Cello City Online Spring 2014](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-spring-2014/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [Cello City Online Winter 2014](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-winter-2014/) - Cello City Online Spring 2016 (PDF)
- [Cello City Online Spring 2015](https://newdirectionscello.org/newsletter/cello-city-online-spring-2015/) - Cello City Online Spring 2015 (PDF)
- [Learn alternative styles at Mike Block String Camp this summer!!](https://newdirectionscello.org/blog/learn-alternative-styles-at-mike-block-string-camp-this-summer/) - http://www.MikeBlockStringCamp.com in Saline, Michigan: August 6 - August 10, 2012 We empower musicians of all ages to learn new styles and create their own music, all by ear. World-class faculty provide instruction in multiple traditions (Jazz, Rock, Bluegrass, Pop, Blues, Scottish, Appalachian, Asian, Arabic, etc..), develop improvisational skills, and coach groups in the creation of
- [Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival featuring Robby Aceto, Peter Dodge and Chris White](https://newdirectionscello.org/blog/finger-lakes-environmental-film-festival-featuring-robby-acetopeter-dodge-and-chris-white/) - Don’t miss another live improvised sound track with a silent film At FLEFF | the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival Storm Over Asia | Potomok Chingis-Khana (1928) Sunday April 17 at 7pm at Cinemapolis 120 E. Green Street 277-6115 with live improvised soundtrack by Robby Aceto, Peter Dodge and Chris White Some of Ithaca’s finest improvisers
- [Cloud Chamber Orchestra live at Taughannock](https://newdirectionscello.org/blog/cloud-chamber-orchestra-live-at-taughannock/) - Cloud Chamber Orchestra will be performing a live improvised sound track to “If Women Only Knew” - an Ithaca-made silent film at Taughannock State Park. The Cloud Chamber Orchestra is Robby Aceto - guitars, looping and effects, Peter Dodge - accordion, voice, trumpet and various other instruments & Chris White – cello, looping and effects.
- [Caligari at Ithaca College](https://newdirectionscello.org/blog/caligari-at-ithaca-college/) - free and open to the public 8:15pm Monday September 24 at Ithaca College’s Park School auditorium Cloud Chamber Orchestra (Peter Dodge, Robby Aceto & Chris White) will perform one of their unique live improvised sound tracks to the classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: a 1920 German silent horror film. It is one of the most influential of German
- [CD Release](https://newdirectionscello.org/blog/cd-release/) - PRESS RELEASE: What: Cloud Chamber Orchestra (Robby Aceto, Peter Dodge, Chris White) When: Saturday October 20th at 8 PM Where: Carriage House Hayloft, 305 Stewart Ave. Why: New CD Release “GRASS” How: Admission: $5 (CD’s $10 with admission) Cloud Chamber Orchestra is pleased to announce the CD release of their first ever recording; GRASS: music
- [Relax!](https://newdirectionscello.org/blog/relax/) - I wantred to write this in praise of Victor Sazer's book, "New Directions in Cello Playing". Very simply put, there are techniques that flat out work when it comes to playing in a tension free manner. I am in the process of putting these principles into practice so I am in a state of "re-tooling"
- [Celtic Passage](https://newdirectionscello.org/blog/celtic-passage/) - This is such a good piece and I always recommend it to people. Celtic Passage for Solo Cello The purpose of art is the gradual, lifelong construction of a state of wonder and serenity. Glenn Gould, pianist www.serasmolen.com serasmolen@gmail.com
- [Mike Block at New Directions 2011 on NPR Wednesday February 6](https://newdirectionscello.org/blog/mike-block-at-new-directions-2011-on-npr-wednesday-february-6/) - Wednesday, February 6th, Performance Today will broadcast the following selection from the 2011 New Directions Cello Festival: Mike Block: Appalachian Medley Mike Block, cello New Directions Cello Festival 2011 Hocket Family Recital Hall, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY American Public Media's Performance Today is broadcast on 260 public radio stations across the country and is heard by about 1.3 million
- [Crossing to Scotland in the Catskills](https://newdirectionscello.org/blog/crossing-to-scotland-in-the-catskills/) - Shokan, NY Two Big Weekends! Abby Newton creates an intimate and supportive setting for those who want to explore Celtic music on the cello. Abby is known for combining the soulfulness and energy of traditional folk music with the precision and nuance of Baroque music. Cello Retreat: Thursday - Sunday July 25 - 28 Under
- [I joined NDC today](https://newdirectionscello.org/blog/i-joined-ndc-today/) - Fighting with my country's perennial problems with banks, money, credit cards and all that stuff at last I could join!!! I always follow NDC adventures by the web, but never could go or join. Now not only I can, I want with all my soul to participate in next festival available as a performer, I

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- [Videos 9](https://newdirectionscello.org/videos/videos-9/) - Smolen | Hoover 2011 Smolen | Mank Green Church< Spaghetti Western String Co. 2010 Trevor Exter 2008 Viera and Howes 2010 Vincent Courtois 2000
- [Videos 8](https://newdirectionscello.org/videos/videos-8/) - Royal Garden Trio 2004 Rufus Cappadocia 2009 Rushad Eggleston | Untitled Saskia Rao Class 2005 Sean Grissom 2002 Sheref 2008
- [Videos 7](https://newdirectionscello.org/videos/videos-7/) - Matt Turner 2012 Mike Block 2011 Montana Skies 2008 New Time Ensemble 2010 No Olho da Rua 2010 Relative Sight 2002
- [Videos 6](https://newdirectionscello.org/videos/videos-6/) - Jody Redhage 2009 Kashmir | Cello Big Band 2012 Kevin Fox 2011 Krisch and Marei Laura Moody | They’re Saying It’s Over Matt Haimovitz and Uccello 2012
- [Videos 5](https://newdirectionscello.org/videos/videos-5/) - Jami Sieber 1998 Jody Redhage 2009 Jody Redhage 2009 Kashmir | Cello Big Band 2012 Kevin Fox 2011 Krisch and Marei
- [Videos 3](https://newdirectionscello.org/videos/videos-3/) - Eric Longsworth 2000 Erich Kory 2002 Ernst Reijseger 2001 Eugene Friesen 1998 Ferentosh 2009 Friesen | Ray Untitled 2011
- [Videos 2](https://newdirectionscello.org/videos/videos-2/) - Claudio Pena 2010 Corbin Keep 2009 Corbin Keep and Tom Culver 2009 Dave Eggar | Deoro Trio 2012 David Darling 1997 Eggleston and Sollee | 2013
- [Videos](https://newdirectionscello.org/videos/) - New Directions Cello Festival Concerts: Ashia Grzesik | Todd Bayles 2012 Ben Sollee | Untitled Cello Big Band 2010 Cello Big Band 2013 Chris White Quartet 2010 Claude Lamothe 2009
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- [Hank Roberts Interview (excerpt)](https://newdirectionscello.org/hank-roberts-interview-excerpt/) - By Sera Smolen Hank Roberts will be a featured guest artist at this year's New Directions Cello Festival. His biography can be found in the festival flyer in this newsletter. Roberts has played on nearly forty recordings which span a wide musical range. For reviews of his latest solo and trio CDs, 22 Years from
- [Interview with Stephanie Winters](https://newdirectionscello.org/interview-with-stephanie-winters/) - By Sera Smolen Stephanie Winters was a guest artist with the New Directions Cello Festival in 1999 in The Nudes, with guitarist Walter Parks. Since then, Stephanie has gone on tour and has been in the recording studio with a number of groups and singer-songwriters. She is currently creating some solo CD projects of her
- [Saskia Rao de Haas Interview: Study the Past, Re-Invent the Future](https://newdirectionscello.org/saskia-rao-de-haas-interview-study-the-past-re-invent-the-future/) - By Sera Smolen Saskia Rao de Haas Saskia Rao de Haas introduces a new sound in the world of Indian classical music. A brilliant cellist from the Netherlands, she has modified the cello to perform north Indian classical music. With a strong foundation in western classical and Indian classical music, and no precedent to follow,
- [Pushing the Parameters of Reality: An interview with Marston Smith](https://newdirectionscello.org/pushing-the-parameters-of-reality-an-interview-with-marston-smith/) - by Sera Smolen Marston Smith Marston Smith has ventured with his cello from Rock & Roll, Trance Celtic, to High Fashion Euro Funk. His creative costuming borders between Cirque du Soleil, Lord of the Rings and Road Warrior. He has been a soloist worldwide, has played in recordings with Barbara Streisand, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder,
- [Videos 4](https://newdirectionscello.org/videos/videos-4/) - New Directions Cello Festival Concerts: Eric Longsworth 2000 Erich Kory 2002 Ernst Reijseger 2001 Eugene Friesen 1998
- [Workshops 2015](https://newdirectionscello.org/workshops-2015/) - FRIDAY JUNE 12 1 - 2 PM CHRIS WHITE & CORBIN KEEP Essentials of Jamming: Etiquette, Esthetics and Empethetic Elements The Three Main Types of Jambusters, The Art of Not Playing All the Time, Percussive/Non-Harmonic Cellistic Contributions and more! 2:10 - 3:10 PM ZACHARY BROWN & JOE D'ESPOSITO: CHOP CELLO, CARRY TUNE Delve into the
- [2014 Schedule of Events](https://newdirectionscello.org/2014-schedule-of-events/) - Participants at our festival are amateurs, students, recording artists, professional touring soloists, university professors, young people, freelancers, and university cello majors. We have planned each hour so everyone can participate in the workshops and jam sessions. Schedule is subject to change. All events take place in the Whalen Center for Music at Ithaca College. 2014
- [2013 Schedule of Events](https://newdirectionscello.org/2013-schedule-of-events/) - Participants at our festival are amateurs, students, recording artists, professional touring soloists, university professors, young people, freelancers, and university cello majors. We have planned each hour so everyone can participate in the workshops and jam sessions. Schedule is subject to change. All events take place in the Whalen Center for Music at Ithaca College. 2013
- [2011 Festival Workshops](https://newdirectionscello.org/2011-festival-workshops/) - Workshops 2011! Join us for over 20 workshops and Jam sessions. Maybe you are one of our young people with or without experience improvising, ...or a University Cello Major, an Adult Amateur, ...or a Professional Teacher looking to learn how to include the National Standards for Music Education, ...or if you are a recording Artist
- [Cello Big Band Workshop](https://newdirectionscello.org/cello-big-band-workshop/) - Tom Culver: Cello Big Band. Friday June 10: 4:30 - 5:45 P.M.; Saturday June 11: 4:30 - 5:45 P.M. Sunday June 12: 11:20 A.M. - 12:20 P.M. Cello Big Band Concert Sunday Afternoon 2-3 P.M. June 12, 2011
- [Improvising Music Over a Familiar Tune](https://newdirectionscello.org/improvising-music-over-a-familiar-tune/) - Kevin Fox: Improvising Music Over a Familiar Tune -- Saturday June 10: 2 - 3 P.M.
- [Introduction to a World without Notation](https://newdirectionscello.org/introduction-to-a-world-without-notation/) - Kevin Fox: Introduction to a World without Notation -- Friday June 10: 2:10 - 3:10 P.M.
- [Flying Pizzicato](https://newdirectionscello.org/flying-pizzicato/) - Stephen Katz: Flying Pizzicato -- Bring depth and detail to your cello strumming repertoire. Learn Applied Grooves and Excerpts from Stephen's Flying Pizzicato Repertoire. Saturday: June 11 3:10 - 4:10 P.M.
- [The Cello as a Found Object](https://newdirectionscello.org/the-cello-as-a-found-object/) - TJ Borden: The Cello as a Found Object -- Explore beyond arco and pizzicato. Use the tools you have to extract a wide range of sounds and textures from your cello. Led by TJ Borden. Friday June 10: 3:20 - 4:20 P.M.
- [Liberated Sound](https://newdirectionscello.org/liberated-sound/) - TJ Borden: Liberated Sound -- Outside‐the‐Box Sonic Exploration‐‐‐How do we organize sound on the spot without the help of a tonal center or a steady pulse? Geared towards those who are interested in creating musical worlds that redefine which sounds are and aren't "acceptable" in music. Led by TJ Borden. Sunday June 12: 9 A.M.
- [Pedals, Processors, and Gear](https://newdirectionscello.org/pedals-processors-and-gear/) - Sachino Tsinadze: Pedals, Processors, and Gear. -- Saturday June 11: 11:20 A.M. - 12:20 P.M.
- [Cello Fantasy | Exhibition Room](https://newdirectionscello.org/cello-fantasy-exhibition-room/) - Sachino Tsinadze : Cello fantasy -- Explore playing by ear and creating your own music with the cellonator, Sachino Tsinadze. Exhibition Room. Saturday June 11: 1:15 P.M. - 2 P.M.
- [All My Love’s in Vain](https://newdirectionscello.org/all-my-loves-in-vain/) - Sera Smolen: All My Love’s in Vain--Blues Jam session. We will begin with E blues, a favorite key for guitarists the world around...but also a scale played by beginning cellists. We will also play C blues and D blues, providing bass lines and charts to read as we play. Led by Sera Smolen. Saturday June
- [Xerox the Clouds](https://newdirectionscello.org/xerox-the-clouds/) - Sera Smolen: Xerox the Clouds -- We will explore the world of creating cello music with poetry. We will break into groups, and end with performances of poetry with cello. Led by Sera Smolen with Susan Hoover. Saturday June 11: 11:20 A.M. - 12:20 P.M.
- [Off the Page](https://newdirectionscello.org/off-the-page/) - Sera Smolen: Off the Page -- Based on a new collection of pieces which allows cellists to learn to modulate as they improvise, we will play heads and take solos. Led by Sera Smolen. Saturday June 11: 3:10 P.M. - 4:10 P.M.
- [Swing, Bossa and Jazz](https://newdirectionscello.org/swing-bossa-and-jazz/) - Chris White: Swing, Bossa and Jazz -- What are the differences in bass lines between these three styles? Create bass lines in each style, then play a composition and improvise in each style with Chris White. Friday June 10: 1 - 2 P.M.
- [Storm Over Asia Jam Session](https://newdirectionscello.org/storm-over-asia-jam-session/) - Chris White: Storm Over Asia Jam Session. -- Based on a silent film, we will learn some strategies for improvising music in this genre. Led by Chris White. After the workshop, we will have a jam session creating music to this acclaimed silent film. Saturday June 11: 2 P.M. - 3 P.M.
- [Storm Over Asia](https://newdirectionscello.org/storm-over-asia/) - Chris White: Storm Over Asia -- Based on a silent film, we will learn some strategies for improvising music in this genre. Led by Chris White. After the workshop, have a jam session creating music to this acclaimed silent film. Saturday June 11: 11:20 A.M. - 12:20 P.M.
- [Ferengi Ears](https://newdirectionscello.org/ferengi-ears/) - Corbin Keep: Ferengi Ears -- Jam session with Corbin Keep. Friday June 10: 3:20 - 4:20 P.M
- [Steal This Music](https://newdirectionscello.org/steal-this-music/) - Corbin Keep: Steal This Music! --Transcribing and adapting music from other instruments to cello. Led by Corbin Keep. Friday June 10 | 1 - 2 P.M.
- [Pizzicato with Mike Block](https://newdirectionscello.org/pizzicato-with-mike-block/) - Mike Block: Pizzicato ‐- We will learn non‐traditional techniques, and explore when and why to use them appropriately and effectively. Led by Mike Block. Friday June 10: 2:10 - 3:10 P.M.
- [Improvising with Others](https://newdirectionscello.org/improvising-with-others/) - Mike Block: Improvising with Others ‐- Do you think of improvisation as taking a "solo"? We will use improvisation as a tool to interact with group members, and as a method for efficiently creating compositions. Friday June 10: 1 - 2 P.M.
- [Jazz Improvisation](https://newdirectionscello.org/jazz-improvisation/) - Renata Bratt: Jazz Improvisation -- We will explore basic Jazz Rhythmic Structures, the Blues Scale, Basic Melodic Motifs, Playing over Chord Changes, Chords and Backup Harmony. Led by Renata Bratt. Sunday June 12: 9 A.M. - 10 A.M.
- [Play it and back it up](https://newdirectionscello.org/play-it-and-back-it-up/) - Renata Bratt: Play it and back it up! -- You can perform fiddle tunes and accompany them too. For tunes, learn where the slurs and accents go to make this style pop! Adding "grace" notes or ornaments is key. Accompanying fiddle tunes is fun; everyone can do it. By identifying the chord structure of the
- [Chording (and Chopping!) on Cello](https://newdirectionscello.org/chording-and-chopping-on-cello/) - Renata Bratt: Chording (and Chopping!) on Cello -- Learn and perform chords on the cello. Playing chords improves three things: our understanding of music theory ‐ how chords work together with melody, learning the positions on every string, and intonation. In addition, playing chords teaches us how to accompany others. Besides adding rhythmic flair,
- [Freedom and Imagination at the Cello](https://newdirectionscello.org/freedom-and-imagination-at-the-cello/) - Eugene Friesen: Freedom and Imagination at the Cello -- Eugene Friesen outlines the path to musical liberation for cellists: the balance between rigor and surrender, techniques to apply musical theory and ear training to the cello, and survival as an independent musician. Saturday June 11: 9 - 10 A.M.
- [Choros on Cellos](https://newdirectionscello.org/choros-on-cellos/) - Eugene Friesen: Choros on Cellos -- The choro repertoire of Brazil is perfectly suited for cello. With beautiful melodies, surprising harmonic twists and infectious rhythm, choros highlight a unique facet of our instrument and offer ample opportunities for innovation and improvisation. Assisted by Brazilian percussionist Café da Silva and pianist Tim Ray, Eugene will demonstrate
- [Schedule of Events & Workshop Descriptions](https://newdirectionscello.org/schedule-of-events-workshop-descriptions/) - New Directions Cello Festival 2016 Schedule of Events (may be subject to change) Friday June 3 11:00 - 12:30 Registration in lobby of Music Building B Workshops: 1:00-2:00 Artyom Manukyan: Mechanics of Duet - workshop room 1 1:00-2:00 Joel Cohen: Baroque Improvisation - workshop room 2 2:10 -3:10 Jaques Morelenbaum: "A Quiáltera Brasileira" (The Brazilian
- [New Directions Cello Festivals History and Mission](https://newdirectionscello.org/about/new-directions-cello-festivals-history-and-mission/) - History and Mission Since 1995, the New Directions Cello Festival has provided a forum for the exchange of music and ideas in the field of nonclassical and alternative cello. We strive to embrace all styles of music not commonly taught at music schools, especially those that incorporate improvisation. Claude Lamothe Concert 2009 Since our first
- [Sera Smolen](https://newdirectionscello.org/about/sera-smolen-2/) - Finds both freedom and discipline in music to be rich and mysterious worlds. This has taken her to concert stages, recording studios, beaches, woods, into the dark, temples, theaters, workshops, lessons, projects with sculptors, painters, dancers, into avante garde experiments, the Light in Winter festival, Chiron Festival of the Creative Spirit, vibrational healing and hospicare
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