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AGabbert
Registered User
(2/28/01 12:57:56 am)
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Forming
a Cello Society...advice
I am trying to pull together some of
my colleagues here in Oklahoma to start up a state Cello
Society.
Does anyone have any advice on how to go about
this?
Information from cellists that are highly active in the
organizations of other Cello Societies would be highly
appreciated.
Thanks!
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Tim
Janof
Administrator
(2/28/01 10:21:51 am)
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Forming a Cello Society...advice
That's wonderful! My experience in
Seattle has been that people aren't terribly interested in going to
club meetings, they want events (masterclasses, open rehearsals when
a soloist comes through town, lectures, Bach Suite marathons, etc.)
and an informative newsletter (which means you'll need to get a
mailing list together).
You may want to set up some bylaws,
get officers, and so on. I can send you a copy of ours if you want.
E-mail me with your snail-mail address: sgtppr@aol.com.
Dues
I've seen range from $15/year to $30/year.
Beware, finding
willing and proactive volunteers may not be so easy. They may be
energetic in the beginning, but then they often tire, leaving the
work up to a couple of people, or just you.
Depending on how
long your newsletter is, it can get pretty expensive, with postage
and printing costs, so you'll need those dues to start rolling in.
Feel free to contact me with other questions.
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Victor
Sazer
Registered
User
(3/6/01 2:17:06 pm)
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Forming
a Cello Society
Let me know if you would like a copy
of the Los Angeles Violoncello Society’s by-laws emailed to
you.
In organizing our group in LA, we made an effort to
bring together as broad a representation of cellists from different
areas as possible, including professionals, members of the LA
Philharmonic, free-lancers,teachers at universities, private
teachers at all levels, amateurs, students, etc. At an initial
meeting of this group, we set up a temporary board of directors. (we
had elections once the organization was set) and began planning
activities that would be of interest to cellists.
The main
task for starters is to establish a nucleus of committed people to
serve on the board. Tim’s comments confirm our experience. Cellists
are most interested in events that involve cello playing.
We
also initiated an annual student competition; one that is different
from any other. All cello students up to the age of 14 can apply,
but they are judged, not on the perfection of their performance, but
on their talent and potential. The idea was to include opportunities
for less privileged youngsters to participate; those who have not
necessarily had the advantage of studying with fine teachers from a
young age.
Each student pays a nominal entrance fee of $10.,
which also gives him/her a one year membership in the society. The
annual dues for other members are $25.
We started the
competition as an experiment, not knowing whether we could really
make judgments talent and potential but the results were amazing and
this program has been thriving ever since. One of our annual events
is a recital of competiton winners.
A newsletter is of
course, important. You can start your mailing list by getting hold
of your local musician's union directory. You can get lists of other
cellists from the American String Teachers Association with NSOA and
music teacher’s organizations in your state. (We conduct some of our
events (master classes for example)jointly sponsored with ASTA with
NSOA.)
Best of luck!
Victor
Sazer
sazer@cello.org
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Paul
Tseng ICS Staff 
Administrator
(3/8/01 2:22:26 pm)
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Forming a Cello Society...advice
Well, for one thing you need time
and commitment. I tried to start one in San Diego but I couldn't
find people who were interested enough to help out. I have many
other things I have to do so SDCS has taken to the back burner for
now.
Tim has lots of experience with this so I'd follow his
advice!
Paul Tseng
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