The TCU Cello Studio is a very dynamic studio in a phase of strong growth.

The current cello students come from Fort Worth, the Metroplex,
as well as from China, Colombia, Korea, Mexico, Peru and Poland,
studying in undergraduate and graduate degrees in performance and
music education under the direction of Dr. Jesus Castro-Balbi.

At TCU, you will find a wealth of opportunities, challenges, emulation, exchanges. You may perfom for your peers in studio classes,
in master-classes, for guests, in recitals, in chamber music, with
the TCU Cello Ensemble,
in the TCU Symphony and TCU String Orchestra,
the New Music Ensemble, or
the School's early music group, Collegium Musicum.

The School is also host to the TCU Cellofest, the Faculty & Friends Chamber Music Series, and many, many more first-class events taking place
virtually all year-round.
TCU is a fine place to develop as a musician, artist, and as a person.

Though scholarships are very competitive, these may go up to a full-tuition for undergraduates, and a full-tuition plus stipend for graduate students.

If you are considering pursuing a major in cello at TCU, please contact
Dr. Castro-Balbi: j.castro-balbi@tcu.edu, 817.257.6617.

Auditions and Audition Requirements

Auditions dates for students entering TCU in 2008-2009:

January 19, 2008
(regular audition date)

January 19, 2008
Nordan Young Artist Awards
(preliminary videotape round),

January 26, 2008
(regular audition date) .


Please note: Though February 9, 2008 is an official date for String auditions, we ask cellists to make every effort to play at the other dates,
or to contact Dr. Castro-Balbi  to arrange an individual
audition at another date.
Dr. Castro-Balbi cannot attend the February 9 audition date

Taped auditions are possible in lieu of live auditions. Please send a videorecording (VHS or DVD) along with a brief summary of musical education and activities (resume) directly to: Dr. Castro-Balbi, TCU School of Music, 2800 South University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76129.

When sending materials from outside the US, we strongly recommend
using an express mail service (FedEx, DHL, EMS or equivalent).
Please send an email to notify us to expect your package and include the tracking number.

For a complete list of admission requirements, please visit the TCU School of Music website at www.music.tcu.edu, where you will find the links to Admissions/Audition, Faculty, Programs, etc.

Audition Repertoire Requirements
for Cello (BM, BME, BA, MM):

Three works or movements of contrasting styles, such as:

1. Suite by J. S. Bach
2. Concerto
3. Work showing virtuosity such as an etude or caprice

-Please contact Dr. Castro-Balbi j.castro-balbi@tcu.edu, 817.257.6617
with questions regarding repertoire selections and substitutions.-

TCU Cello Studio
c/o Dr. Jesús Castro-Balbi
2800 S. University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-6617
j.castro-balbi@tcu.edu