A day of shared learning for young cellists
Sunday 21st April 2024 | 10.00 AM – 5.45 PM
Royal Academy of Music, London NW1 5HT
We thank our very special sponsors
Stringers London and Edinburgh and Junior Academy
for their generous support of this event.
The London Cello Society is pleased to present CelloDay 2024 in partnership with the Royal Academy of Music. Our annual CelloDay is always an exciting time to reunite and share the joys of playing together, as well as learning new skills and getting those warm-ups and cello techniques rolling. As always, there will be the chance to perform in masterclasses with some of the UK’s finest teachers.
This year we are featuring a new mini-class for beginner cellists only, given by the Royal Academy of Music’s own specialist Lara Moore. We welcome you to bring your family and friends for what promises to be a memorable day of cello playing. See you there!
Notes For Parents
All family members of participants can attend at no charge, but friends must pay the observer fee.
Senior Event
William Bruce
Joseph Crouch
Ben Davies
Penny Driver
Alexandra Mackenzie
Robert Max
Helen Neilson
Daisy Vatalaro
Artiste Masterclasses
Joely Koos
Junior Event
Dan James
Oliver Mansfield
Helen Neilson
Josh Salter
Lara Moore
(Special Beginners Class)
Schedule of Events
JUNIOR DIVISION Grades 1 – 4
| 10.00 AM | Registration |
| 10.30 AM- 11.30 AM | Morning warm-ups / Technique classes |
| 10.30 AM -12.30 PM | Special classes for beginners only with Lara Moore |
| 11.30 AM | Tea Break |
| 11.50 AM– 12.50 PM | Cello Magic- Music to weave a spell |
| Lunch break (Lunch not included) | |
| 2.00 PM – 3.00 PM | Junior Cello Ensemble |
Juniors are invited to attend all senior events after 3.15 pm
SENIOR DIVISION Grades 5 – 8+
| 10.20 AM | Registration |
| 10.40 AM – 11.40 AM | Warm-ups and special cello techniques |
| 11.45 AM – 12.55 PM | Polishing repertoire |
| Lunch break (Lunch not included) | |
| 2.00 PM – 3.15 PM | Performance classes |
| 3.15 PM – 4.40 PM | Artiste Masterclasses with Joely Koos |
| 4.40 PM | Tea Break |
| 5.00 PM – 5.45 PM | Tutti Cello Ensemble with Ollie Mansfield and Josh Salter |
Enrolment Fees
Juniors (grades 1-4)
£50 Non-members of LCS Cello Club
£46 LCS Cello Club Members
Seniors (grades 5-8+)
£58 Non-members of LCS Cello Club
£52 LCS Cello Club members
Beginners
£35 Non-members of LCS Cello Club
£30 LCS Cello Club Members
Observers (All welcome)
£15 Non-members of LCS
£12.50 LCS members
All LCS members receive a members’ discount. All fees include free refreshments at tea break.
*Lunch is not provided.
We suggest a picnic lunch to enjoy in Regents Park or nearby restaurants in Marylebone.