Texas Cellos

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Texas Cellos have joined the ranks of a beloved institution in Texan musical life. In 2020, our pandemic cello choir became the impetus for founding a cello ensemble. Our exceptional tonal and virtuosic qualities soon took concert audiences by storm, and now Texas Cellos enjoy a remarkable following, selling out at every concert they have given.

Whether we’re playing classics from baroque to modern, jazz, tango, movie tunes, or avant-garde, listeners are invariably fascinated by the wide range of unique and intoxicating timbres that our cellos can produce, and our mixture of seriousness and humor, of depth and lightness, appeals to audiences of all ages.

Since 2020, with grassroots support, Texas Cellos has consistently presented programs of the highest level international artists to sold out audiences, and recruited talented students to Texas Cello School. The cello choir itself is now touring around the country performing to sold out audiences in notable venues. The Institute continues to grow in reputation around the world and to attract the highest level teachers and students.

Our popular MUSIC@MILL Festival, recently rebranded to TexasCellos SESSIONS, presents the most renowned musicians of our time in Texas’  coolest clubs, breweries, and venues where they are free to blend genres in a casual setting. 

In July 2023, Metamorphosis Dallas, our conductor-less chamber orchestra, debuted at the Basically Beethoven Festival in Dallas to rave reviews. In April 2024, Metamorphosis presented a GALA concert in Winspear Opera House with cellist Steven Isserlis as soloist to a crowd of over 1,000. 

"Impressive new chamber orchestra opens Basically Beethoven Festival. Metamorphosis Dallas Chamber Orchestra.. excellent!"

-Scott Cantrell, DALLAS MORNING NEWS.

The chamber orchestra is democratic, with rotating principal players. Members of the chamber orchestra are musicians from the leading Dallas, and Ft Worth orchestras, respected chamber musicians and international prize winners.

 

Organizational History

Texas Cellos is a vibrant Dallas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the community through exceptional music performances and innovative educational programs. Founded in 2020, Texas Cellos emerged as a response to the isolation and disconnection experienced by musicians during the pandemic. 

Under the leadership of Joseph Kuipers, Texas Cellos has rapidly grown to become a leading force in the Dallas music scene. 

Since our inception, Texas Cellos has become a musical phenomenon. We stage an astounding number of concerts each year, showcasing unique performances and featuring a captivating blend of classical repertoire and contemporary styles. Our performances consistently surpass expectations, drawing enthusiastic crowds eager to witness the virtuosity of both our talented student cellists and the renowned guest artists who grace our stages. The energy of the student participants is infectious. Texas Cellos’ rapid rise to prominence is a testament to the organization’s creativity, dedication, and ability to ignite a passion for music in a way that resonates deeply with audiences of all ages. With over 50 concerts, 4 festivals, and 4 institutes, Texas Cellos has impacted over 12,500 attendees and 400 cello students. Furthermore, through scholarships, we nurture the musical journeys of over 80% of our student cellists. 

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