Zuille Baily and the Sitka Cello Seminar Students to present at Chamber Luncheon

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Speakers
Zuill Bailey, Artistic Director of the Sitka Summer Music Festival
Students of the Sitka Cello Seminar

Presentation
Stevenson Hall the Sitka Cello Seminar
Sitka Summer Music Festival Artistic Director Zuill Bailey will discuss the Festival’s vision for purchasing and renovating historic Stevenson Hall on the former campus of Sheldon Jackson College. With year-round access to residential and rehearsal facilities, Stevenson Hall enables the Festival to expand programming into new areas such as the Sitka Cello Seminar for cello performance majors from colleges and conservatories across the country. Students involved with the Seminar will join Bailey to present information about the seminar and share a brief performance.

Biography
Zuill Bailey is widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world. His rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality have secured his place as one of the most sought after and active cellists today. Bailey was named Artistic Director of the Sitka Summer Festival in 2011, following the retirement of founding Artistic Director Paul Rosenthal. The musical excellence of the Sitka Summer Festival and series inspires enthusiastic praise from Mr. Bailey. I am truly honored to carry the torch for such a prestigious festival that makes an incredible impact on the arts and the State of Alaska. In addition to his extensive performing schedule, cellist Zuill Bailey is an exclusive Telarc recording artist, the Artistic Director of the Paso Pro Musica Chamber Music Festival and series, and is Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at El Paso. To learn more about Mr. Bailey, please visit www.zuillbailey.com.

Photo by Christine Davenport