Folk Cello Study Group
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- In-Person Classes
- Instrumental
**THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS**
This group class provides cello players with the opportunity to develop new skills through tune-based learning. Building on the foundation of Beginning Folk Cello or prior experience, the class focuses on exploring techniques tailored to the group’s stylistic interests and goals.The Folk Cello Study Group offers accountability from like-minded musicians, a collaborative space to explore the cello’s potential in an ensemble setting, and a relaxed, creative, and enjoyable environment for learning.Designed for intermediate and advancing players, the class welcomes participants with a wide range of abilities. Please bring a pen or pencil and, most importantly, a recording device—your phone’s “voice memo” app works perfectly!
Need an instrument to rent? We suggest visiting Johnson Strings.
This class runs from 6:30-7:45pm and will be held on Thursdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3
Please note:The class will be held at The Passim School of Music which is located at 26 Church St. Cambridge, MA. Classrooms are located on the third floor and, unfortunately, we do not have an elevator.
Limited to 7 students (18 yrs of age or older); Pre-sales are highly encouraged! Online sales end 2 hours before the class begins. Tickets can be purchased at the door. before the class begins. 3 students are required for this class to meet. If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and receive a full refund.
Karl Henry
Karl Henry is a cellist, bassist, and composer based in Boston.
Originally from Sioux Falls, SD, Karl began playing music at a young age, nurtured by a steady diet of diverse musical styles.
Inspired by the many ways musicians imitate sounds from other instruments, Karl incorporates fingerpicking and strumming methods borrowed from guitar and banjo players. He can be found playing his cello sideways about half the time at shows.
Karl earned his Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin Conservatory and later pursued graduate studies in the Contemporary Musical Arts program at the New England Conservatory. Whether as a bandleader, sideman, or ensemble member, he thrives on collaborating with exceptional artists. As a nationally touring musician, Karl performs with his bands High Horse and almost olive, serves as the cellist in Quartet Davis, and plays as a sideman with ajaeng virtuoso Yoona Kim and the genre-blurring group Acoustic Nomads.
Karl’s recordings include almost olive’s EP almost album, Quartet Davis’ album Three Lefts Make a Right, the contemporary chamber music album Hartke, Ogonek, & Jones: Chamber Works, and High Horse’s self-titled debut record.
In addition to performing and recording, Karl is a dedicated music educator, offering private lessons in cello, bass, and piano. He also leads group clinics that emphasize a holistic approach to playing across styles. He is a faculty member at Christian Howes’ annual Creative Strings Workshop in Asheville, NC.
When not making music, Karl can often be found procrastinating on a project or enjoying a hot dog.
