ORGANIZATIONAL

HISTORY

Since our founding the Texas Cellos Foundation has presented 28 concerts with 7500+ attendees, MUSIC@MILL Festivals, and three Texas Cello School Institutes with 300+ elementary-postgrad cello students enrolled. ( >70% received scholarships ) 

The ability to understand the beauty of music and the opportunity to learn to master an instrument are truly some of the best gifts that you can give.

the Texas Cellos Foundation with its sub organizations are an extension of this philosophy. We believe that it is important to gather musicians of all ages and levels who share a common interest, where the young are inspired by the mature, and a world class faculty provides inspiration for students and audiences alike. Texas Cellos will continue to create an ecosystem for musicians to share their knowledge, and musical wisdom on and off the stage.

GROWTH PLAN

To attract more international talent and to put us on the map around the globe, in 2026 Texas Cellos will launch the Texas Cello Grand Prix International Competition, a high-level event open to cellists of all nationalities aged 16–30. In launching the Texas Cello Grand Prix, with the highest level jury, competitors and prizes Texas Cellos will define itself on the international music scene bringing to texas what is usually only available in New York city or Europe.

Since 2020, with limited funding Texas Cellos has consistently presented programs of the highest level international level artists to sold out audiences, and recruited and talented students to Texas Cello School.

The cello choir itself is transitioning to an invitation only professional group, being hired around the country to perform shows in notable venues. the Institute continues to grow in reputation around the world and to attract the highest level teachers and students.

In April 2024 Metamorphosis Dallas Chamber Orchestra will present a GALA concert with Steven Isserlis as soloist.

Under the umbrella of the TEXAS CELLOS FOUNDATION our various sub organizations are growing into a music foundation similar to the CLIBURN but for cello.

PHILOSOPHY

Each person is an individual and deserves to be treated uniquely.