Tween and adult cellists looking to be part of one of two cello ensembles in the new academic year can audition next Sunday (Sept. 9) at Place des Arts.
The Coquitlam facility’s cello teacher, Aleksandra Dziobek, is forming two groups: one for nine- to 12-year-olds; the other for amateur musicians over 18.
The junior ensemble is open to students who have achieved at least a Grade 3 Royal Conservatory of Music level while the adult class is open to players of all abilities.
Both chamber groups will meet on Thursdays at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) and have the opportunity to perform during the season.
A cello teacher for more than 20 years, Dziobek has her bachelor’s degree from The Academy of Music in Poland and has toured extensively. She was the principal cellist for the BC Chamber Orchestra, Burnaby Symphony Orchestra and New Westminster Symphony Orchestra. She is now a principal cellist for the Vancouver Camerata and Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, and is a founding member of the Classical String Quartet.
To book an audition on Sept. 9, call Wen Dee Wong at 604-664-1636 (ext. 38) or email [email protected]. Candidates are asked to play two contrasting pieces.
