International Cello Institute

International Cello Institute Learn more about ICI on our website! https://linktr.ee/internationalcelloinstitute A premier summer program open to aspiring cellists. July 12-August 1, 2021.

Students interact with a highly-regarded faculty by attending 3 weeks of online private lessons and masterclasses and chamber music. Follow us on Twitter! : https://twitter.com/Celloici
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05/05/2026

We are still accepting applications to our 2026 iConnect program! iConnect runs from July 27 to August 1 alongside our session held for older cellists. At iConnect, we offer students ages 9-15 the opportunity to work with older students while receiving lessons, classes, and coaching tailored to their individual needs. Follow the link in our bio to apply today, we have limited spots available and applications will close once spots are filled. Please reach out with any questions to [email protected]

An evening of extraordinary artistry awaits! We are honored to present our Artist on Campus Series featuring cellist Ami...
04/16/2026

An evening of extraordinary artistry awaits! We are honored to present our Artist on Campus Series featuring cellist Amir Eldan. A celebrated pedagogue, soloist, chamber musician, and guest principal cellist, Professor Eldan is on the faculty at the University of Michigan. He will be joined by renowned pianist Jee-Won Oh. Don’t miss this recital on July 24 at 7:30 PM in Urness Recital Hall on the campus of St. Olaf College. This performance is free and open to the public.

Tickets for our 2026 CelloICI Recitals are now live! We cannot wait to welcome cellists Juliette Herlin, Valentin Raduti...
04/16/2026

Tickets for our 2026 CelloICI Recitals are now live! We cannot wait to welcome cellists Juliette Herlin, Valentin Radutiu, and Kimberly Patterson to ICI for our CelloICI Recital series. All three concerts will take place at Mairs Concert Hall, located on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. We look forward to presenting our concert series to our audiences in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Stay tuned for more exciting recital announcements to come! To purchase your ticket, follow the link in our bio or go to www.internationalcelloinstitute.com/celloici-recitals-2026

ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 CelloICI RECITAL SERIES! Cellists Juliette Herlin, Valentin Radutiu, and Kimberly Patterson will eac...
04/13/2026

ANNOUNCING OUR 2026 CelloICI RECITAL SERIES! Cellists Juliette Herlin, Valentin Radutiu, and Kimberly Patterson will each present a recital partnering with pianists Timothy Lovelace, Jon Kimura Parker, and Jee-Won Oh this coming season. Providing live performances of this caliber is a very important part of our ICI curriculum.

All three concerts will take place at Mairs Concert Hall, located on the campus of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. We look forward to presenting these concerts to our audiences within the greater Twin Cities and surrounding areas. All the ticket information will be up on our website on Wednesday, April 15th!

04/09/2026

Announcing ICI’s Adult Cellist Seminar, iExplore!

This three-day seminar from July 22-25 is open to all who are curious about the cello. Our program is perfect for adult cellists to continue their journey with lifelong learning. We’re excited to bring in wonderful faculty including our program director and cello instructor Dr. Ida Mercer. Dr. Mercer is an active performer, teacher, and is currently the Executive Director of the Cleveland Cello Society.

Bring your curiosity and your cello to iExplore, no audition needed! For any inquiries, contact us at [email protected]

In this clip, iExplore faculty Laura Sewell tells us about her experience teaching adult learners and why this is a great opportunity for anyone interested!

03/25/2026

OUR NEW LOOK🥳💜!

The International Cello Institute has been around for 16 years now. It felt appropriate to elevate our look and honor what we’ve built over the years. We’re grateful to all our students that have attended our programs and we are excited to keep growing our family this summer!

Special thanks to Megan Chartier at for the effort put into designing this for us and for making our vision a reality.

Happy ICI 2026!

The weeklong iConnect Program runs alongside our program held for older cellists. We offer our students ages 9-15 the op...
03/23/2026

The weeklong iConnect Program runs alongside our program held for older cellists. We offer our students ages 9-15 the opportunity to be mentored by older students while receiving lessons, classes, and coaching tailored to their individual levels.

Welcoming for the first time Amir Eldan to our summer faculty! Professor Eldan teaches at the University of Michigan in ...
01/08/2026

Welcoming for the first time Amir Eldan to our summer faculty! Professor Eldan teaches at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and is in much demand as a teacher, soloist, chamber musician, and guest principal cellist. At the age of 22, he became the youngest member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, when he won the position of Associate Principal Cellist and was invited to perform with the MET Chamber Ensemble in Carnegie Hall. He later served as the Principal Cellist of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, at the invitation of Maestro Zubin Mehta. Apply to the International Cello Institute by February 15th, and come study with our outstanding faculty!

Juliette Herlin will kick off our CelloICI recital series this summer! She currently holds the title of Assistant Profes...
12/28/2025

Juliette Herlin will kick off our CelloICI recital series this summer! She currently holds the title of Assistant Professor of Cello at TCU, where her thoughtful guidance and enthusiasm for mentoring and inspiring students has built an extraordinary studio of cellists. Her artistic vision and focus towards helping students grow makes her an essential part of our faculty and a joy to learn from.

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