Welcome to Madison Cello Ensemble – Fall Semester 2025
Featuring weekly repertoire classes, chamber coaching, contemporary ensembles
& special workshops with renowned guest clinicians !
Ensembles and Group classes begin September 9th and run through December 16th, 2025.
We celebrate Winter Solstice with a concert on December 16th, 2025
Group Classes and Ensemble Rehearsals are held at MYArts at 1055 E. Miffin Steet on Tuesdays.
Community outreach and recitals are optional events.
MCE ensembles and classes include:
Weekly unique contemporary small cello ensembles
Weekly Suzuki and Cello Repertoire classes at age and experience level
Monthly workshops, community performances and guest clinicians
Improvisation workshops
Mock auditions
Chamber music collaboration with Farley’s Music
Expert instruction and coaching
Fun and friendship with peers
Community Service Outreach and Performances
Large group Cello Choir
Adult Cello Ensembles
Music and mindfulness, stress management and healthy movement for musicians
Special workshops feature guest clinicians for community cello students. Cellists not enrolled in MCE classes are welcome!
Choose your class and register online selecting an option below! Check with MCE or your teacher if you are unsure of which class to register for.
Cello for the Very Young -Beginner Class
Ages 3 – 9
Tuesdays 4:45-5:30pm
Tuition $490
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Adult Ensemble
Ages 18 and above
Tuesdays
at MUSO
September 30 through December 16
2:00-3:30pm
$390
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Music & Sound Therapy
or email
Music Therapy sessions that are specifically designed for an individual’s well being.
Contact MCE text, call or email 608-513-4763
madisoncelloensemble@gmail.com
Ensemble 1 / Late Book 1 to Book 3
Ages 6-10
Tuesdays 5:30-6:305pm
Tuition $580
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New for Fall 2025 Introducing "Improvisation 1" for String Players
Improvistation 1
Tuesdays 6:30-7:15: ages 7-10, 12 classes September 9-December 2.
Rehearsal December 9, Performance December 16.
Tuition $380, second class or second child discount $350
Open to cello students of any experience level. Through fun musical games and movement exercises, we will delve into the world of improvisation, where there is no such thing as a mistake. With the goal of developing the creative side of musicianship, we will delve into concepts such as harmony, narrative, rhythmic hocketing, motivic development, collaboration, and self awareness.
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Ensemble 2 / Late Book 2 to Early Book 5
Ages 11-14
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm
Tuition $580
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New for Fall 2025 Introducing "Improvisation 2" for String Players
Improvisation 2
Instructors – Aaron Freid and Zachary Preucil
Tuesdays, 5:45-6:30: ages 11+. 12 classes September 9-December 2.
Rehearsal December 9, Performance December 16.
Tuition- $380, Second class or second child $350
Prerequisite: 1 year of cello study; no previous improvisation training necessary. With the goal of gaining confidence with improvisation and creativity, we will delve into styles from around the world, exploring concepts such as modal and functional harmony, narrative, rhythmic hocketing, ornamentation, motivic development, collaboration, and self awareness.
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Ensemble 3 / Book 4 and Beyond
Ages 14-18
Tuesdays 7:15-8:30pm
Tuition $680
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Individual Lessons
Individual lessons are 45 minutes or 1 hour.
Now enrolling! Continuing students see Beth and Margaret’s Studios
New Students
Contact MCE at 608-513-4763 madisoncelloensemble@gmail.com
Sound Baths
Experience an immersive sound bath from Wellspring Sound Arts! A truly unique & restorative sonic experience.
Contact MCE text or call 608-513-4763 madisoncelloensemble@gmail.com