Students of any age are accepted into this Course. They are scheduled in Warm-up class, Lesson class (maximum of four students per hour) and Ensemble class.

Students of any age are accepted into this Course. They are scheduled in Warm-up class, Lesson class (maximum of three students per hour) and Ensemble class. In addition they will be assigned a spot in the Cello Orchestra.

This is an optional class for students playing advanced repertoire. The minimum repertoire requirements for enrollment are the equivalent of Suzuki Book 7. Enrollment in these classes is limited. Places will be assigned on a first come first served basis.

We are pleased to offer a special optional class with guest faculty and NCI Alumnus Natalie Haas. In Natalie's class you will learn bowing techniques, ornamentation, bass lines, and chordal & rhythmic techniques to become innovative accompanists and melody players in a variety of styles of traditional music, including Scottish, Irish, French Canadian, Scandinavian, and American old-time. Enrollment in this class is limited to Students age 10 and up and playing in Book 3 or above.

PLEASE NOTICE: It is highly recommended that you do NOT sign up for both Advanced Technique and Celtic Cello. If you do, you will have six hours of classes every day which gives you no time to practice or do anything else!

Enrollment in the Violin Course is limited to family members of attending cello students. Violinists of all levels will be accepted. Violinists will receive the same class schedule as cellists: one Warm-up class, one Lesson class and one Ensemble class.

The NCI is held on the campus of Pomona College in Claremont, CA. This attractive campus features mostly air-conditioned facilities separated from each other by a comfortable walk. There is free parking on campus. People traveling to the NCI by air should arrange flights into Ontario International Airport.

Dormitory rooms are available on campus. Prices quoted for Room and Board include six nights and three meals each day (Sunday dinner through Saturday breakfast). Discounted prices are available for families of three or more people. This family discount is only available to members of the same family. A parent or adult guardian must accompany any student under the age of 13 staying on campus. Room and Board is offered for the duration of the NCI only. No refunds will be made for early departures or missed meals. There are also several hotels and campgrounds within convenient driving distance of the campus.