Instruction

General

CCS operates on a semester schedule, late August-December and mid January-May.  Each semester includes 16 weeks of individual lessons along with 14-15 weeks of group classes.  Students have opportunities to perform in two studio recitals each year as well as a part of a weekly informal performance hour in conjunction with Saturday group classes. An annual group class performance takes place in the spring semester and advanced students have additional group performance opportunities. The summer session is optional and does not include group class.  Substitute teachers will be assigned by CCS for extended summer teacher absence, payment and lesson organization is directly with the sub.

Private Lessons

Each CCS student’s lesson is geared towards their individual learning style and level of playing. Parent participation is required for all students through middle school and encouraged beyond with the level of participation changing as the student grows as an individual and cellist. Private lessons are available in 30, 45 and 60 minute lengths. Lessons take place Mon, Tues, Thurs at the Cleveland Cello School and Wednesdays at the University School Shaker Heights campus.

Group Classes

Weekly group classes provide motivation, community, and an extra opportunity for technical and musical development. Parent participation is required through Suzuki book 3 level. Classes for beginner through book 5/6 take place at Hawken Lower School on Saturdays between 9-12, students in book 6 and above are invited to audition for the CelloBration (cello) ensemble which rehearses on Wednesdays from 8-9 at the University Lower School Shaker campus. Classes are 30-60 minutes in length depending on level. A weekly performance is scheduled in conjunction with Saturday group class time. Group tuition is included with lesson tuition.