VAM is delighted to launch the Thematic Cello Division Recitals series!
Designed to celebrate the joy of music-making in our cello division, these monthly recitals highlight the talents of our cellists across all ages and experience levels. We warmly invite our VAM cello students to share their music on stage in a supportive and inspiring environment.
2026/2027 Thematic Cello Recital Schedule:
- October 4, 11:00 am — Solo Bach
- November 1, 11:00 am — Short Virtuoso or Lyrical Piece
- January 31, 11:00 am — Etude, Study or Caprice
- February 14, 11:00 am — Sonata
- April 4, 11:00 am — Concerto
- May 16, 11:00 am — Small Cello Ensembles (duos, trios and quartets)
TERMS OF SUBMISSION
Submission process
1. Submissions are first come, first serve and must be made by a teacher.
2. Participants must be registered in VAM private lessons (minimum 9 per term) for the instrument on which they perform. VAM group classes, including chamber music groups, may register as an ensemble.
3. You will receive an automated email when the form is submitted successfully, and a second email from VAM Administration when the student is confirmed to play in the concert. If you have not received these two emails, you are not registered and therefore unable to perform.
4. You will receive an automated email when the form is submitted successfully, and a second email from VAM Administration when the student is confirmed to play in the concert. If you have not received these two emails, you are not registered and therefore unable to perform.
If you have questions or concerns about the submission process, or if you did not receive an automated email within a few minutes of submitting, please contact Shelby ([email protected]).
Length requirements
The maximum performance time for each student is 10 minutes.
You may submit multiple pieces/movements as long as they are under 10 minutes in total.
To promote enhanced public speaking skills, each performer is welcome to announce their name, repertoire selection and accompanist (if applicable) before their performance.
No video recording services will be supported during the concerts.
Submission deadline: Monday, October 26th 11:59 PM PST (subject to be change)
Declination of Submissions:
VAM administration reserves the right to decline submissions if the student has been absent without excuse for previous concerts if any of the terms stated herein are not followed, if the concert has already reached capacity (e.g., if a concert is filled outside the regular office hours of staff monitoring submissions and the form is not yet updated), or for any case deemed appropriate by VAM administration. Notice of declination will be sent promptly when the issue comes to the administration’s attention.