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The Colorado Cello Summit
February 22nd, 2025 
9:00am-5:00pm | $50/$35 Student *
King Center, Metro State University 

Please click here to inquire about Student price

Featuring 

  • Dr. Erik Anderson, Professor of Cello and Bass at Minot State University

  • Cello Ensemble 

  • Masterclass and 

  • Bach Class with Dr. Erik Anderson 

New for 2025

  • Online Silent Auction

  • Professional Headshots (small additional fee for headshots)

  • Merchandise Available 

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2025 Cello Summit 
Generous Sponsors 

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2025 Main Faculty 

Masterclass 2025

Dr. Erik Anderson will be working with 4 participants at the 2025 Colorado Cello Summit.  The masterclass is sponsored by Denver Violins. 

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Clips from Previous Masterclasses

2025 Schedule

Time
Main Activities
Peripherial Activites
8:30am - 9:00am
Check In
- Coffee and Tea
- Check out silent auction items
- Visit Vendors
- Ice Breakers
9:00am - 9:25am
Speeches
- Vist Vendors
Warm ups / Stretching with Erin
- Silent Auction
9:30am - 10:30am
Cello Ensemble Rehearsal
10:35am - 12:00pm
Bach Presentation with Dr. Erik Anderson
- Visit with Vendors
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lunch
- Visit vendors/try instruments
- Silent Auction
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
- Headshots with Adam for $25
- Masterclass Participants Warmup if desired
- Sectionals on Ensemble music with Erin Trevor, Peter, and Becky (if desired)
- Individual Practice Time
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Masterclass with Dr. Erik Anderson
- Visit with Vendors
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Bach Tips and Problem Solving Ideas with Dr. Erik Anderson
- Visit with Vendors
3:00pm - 3:10pm
Break
- Final chance to bid on Silent Auction Items
3:10pm - 3:15pm
Group Picture
- Silent Auction Ends
3:15pm - 4:45pm
Cello Ensemble Open Rehearsal/Recording
- Door Prizes at Start
4:45pm - 5:15pm
Silent Auction Checkout and Cleanup

About

Board Members

Founded in 2018, the Colorado Cello Summit is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that in partnership with Metro State University of Denver holds a yearly event that brings Colorado cellists together to connect, play and celebrate the cello.  Past presenters and facilitators at the Summit have included: Daniel Rothmuller, David Requiro, Alice Yoo, Matt Zalkind, András Fejér, Dr. Charles Lee, Doug Moore, Evan Orman, Rich Slavich, Gil Selinger, Margaret Romney, David Rutherford, Christopher Dungey, and Deborah Miles.

 

In addition to the yearly event, the Colorado Cello Summit strive's to help build and foster the cello playing community in Colorado by providing a strong online presence where performers, students and teachers can go to learn about cello related events, cello teachers in the area, performance opportunities and upcoming concerts in the area.  â€‹

Chair

Adam Riggs

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Secretary

Erin Patterson

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Treasurer

Jessica Riggs

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Members

Charles Lee

Becky Kutz Osterberg

Trevor Minton

Peter Linder

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Summit Videos

Summit Photos

2024 Cello Summit

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