Davis County Cello Ensemble
A premiere cello choir composed of advanced cellists who are committed to working hard and sharing their musical talents in fun, creative, and beautiful ways.
How the Magic Happens
Cellists practice and prepare specific measures at home each day, then meet together once or twice each month to play and polish all of the music they’ve learned. Benefits include learning to blend sounds and work together as a team, improving cello technique, and enjoying the heavenly sounds that only a cello choir can produce.
Membership Requirements
- Young cellists must be at least age 11 and able to easily play music from Suzuki Book 6 or the equivalent.
- A well-developed vibrato and experience in thumb position are necessary for participation.
- Cellists should already be familiar with bass, tenor and treble clefs.
- All music will be memorized, so cellists will need to put in 10-15 minutes per day to prepare assignments between rehearsals. See Membership Form for more information.
2025-2026 Season
Rehearsals Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 P.M.
November 19
December 17
January 14
January 28
February 11
March 11
March 25
Final Concert: Fri, March 27, 4:30 P.M. at the Farmington Library.
TBA Performances at Retirement Communities in Davis County:
2-3 around Christmastime
2-3 around Eastertime
Rehearsal Location
258 N 700 E, Kaysville, UT 84037
Join Camerata Cellisti
Membership Form due by November 5 at 11:59 P.M.
Audition Requirements
- 3 or 4-Octave D Major Scale: slow, legato, and carefully tuned with separate bows.
- 3 or 4-Octave contrasting minor scale of choice: can be melodic, harmonic or natural minor. Slur two notes together in each bow.
- 2-Octave C Major Scale: as quickly as possible without affecting accuracy. Slur 8 notes per bow.
- Memorized Vivaldi Double, either part: with another cellist playing duet (teacher OK). Piano accompaniment appreciated, but not required.
Video audition (unlisted YouTube video) or in-person audition with Elizabeth Marsh. Live auditions would not need another cellist for the Vivaldi duet.
Submitting an audition and membership form does not guarantee a seat in the ensemble. If a student’s readiness is in question, it may be better to practice hard this year, and to apply next year instead.
Performance Clothing
Young ladies
A shimmery, silver top (provided this year). Families will need to provide their own black camisole, black dress pants or full black skirt, black socks or black tights, and black dress shoes.
Young men
Silver tie and cummerbund (provided this year). Families provide a black, button-up dress shirt (with collar), black dress pants, black socks, and black dress shoes.
Parent Contribution
- $100 one-time payment for the year
- Provide a light/healthy snack for 10-12 kids at one of the 8 rehearsals
- Ensure that your cellist practices the music 10-15 minutes per day and comes to all rehearsals on time and prepared with memorization assignments complete.
- Assist Head Volunteer in a volunteer role, such as: make programs, print music books, monitor attendance, schedule venue for performance, create and maintain Facebook & Instagram pages, take photos, etc.
Our First Rehearsal!
November 19, 2025 we gathered for our first meeting, and it was FUN!
