The Youth Cello Ensemble Program, designed and directed by Louise King, provides a monthly ensemble for advanced group rehearsal and development for young aspiring musicians who wish to be mentored in classical contemporary music performance practice including exploring improvisation, jazz and world music.
Interested in signing up for the 2026 program? Please register online here
Not sure if this is the right class for you? Please contact Louise on 0415 128799
BONUS VALUE PACKED EXTRAS!
- EMAIL UPDATES Expect updates and practice list reminders before each monthly class to keep you on track and prepared for what is next.
- PRACTICE VIDEO FEEDBACK Looking for practice support between monthly classes? This program now has the option to send in your private practice video for teacher guidance and feedback between classes.
- FACEBOOK PRIVATE GROUP Request to join our online community private group that shares learning ⚒️ tools and creative ideas 💡 and interesting content to empower and encourage cellists of all ages and all levels to become better musicians, listeners, team players, artists and creative thinkers.
Investment
Standard pricing
- $56 per class
- $280 for 5 classes
- $450 for 8 classes
- $560 for 10 classes
Early Bird bundle (closes 1 February)
- $480 for 10 monthly classes
- $365 for 8 monthly classes
- $225 for 5 monthly classes
Early bird places are limited and offered to support early commitment
DATES 2026
Please register your interest in the Youth Advanced Cello Ensemble program here info@cellodreaming.com.au
VENUES
1 QCWA Hall 11 Main Street Palmwoods Hall Sunshine Coast PALMWOODS QLD
2 The Nook Shop 10/1 Diamond St, COOROY, Noosa Hinterland, Sunshine Coast QLD
3 100 Enoggera Terrace Ithaca Presbyterian Church Hall, Red Hill Qld 4059 BRISBANE
#1 QCWA Hall 11 Main St Palmwoods Hall Sunshine Coast
Day: Thursday monthly – 2nd Thursday of each month
Class Times:
- 3:30-4:30pm – Youth Intermediate Cello Class
- 4:30-5:30pm – Adult Starter Cello Class
- 5:30-6:30pm – Adult Beginner Cello Class
- 6:30-7:30pm – Adult Intermediate Cello Class
- 7:30-8:30pm – Adult Cello Ensemble
2026 Dates:
- Thurs 12 Feb
- Thurs 12 March
- Thurs 9 April
- Thurs 14 May
- Thurs 11 June
- Thurs 9 July
- Thurs 13 August
- Thurs 10 September
- Thurs 8 October
- Thurs 12 November
- Thursday 10 December CHRISTMAS CONCERT 6:30pm – 8:30pm
#2 BRISBANE 100 Enoggera Terrace Ithaca Presbyterian Church Hall, Red Hill
Day: Saturday monthly – 2nd Saturday of each month
- 9:30-10:30am – Adult Starter Cello Class
- 10:30-11:30am – Adult Beginner Cello Class
- 11:30-12:30pm – Adult Intermediate Cello Class
- 12:30-1:30pm – Adult Advanced Cello Ensemble
- 2-3pm – Youth Beginner Cello Class
- 3-4pm – Youth Intermediate Cello Class
- 4-5pm – Youth Advanced Cello Ensemble
2026 Dates:
- Saturday 7 February
- Saturday 14 March
- Saturday 11 April
- Saturday 9 May
- Saturday 13 June
- Saturday 11 July
- Saturday 8 August
- Saturday 12 September
- Saturday 10 October
- Saturday 14 November
- Friday 11 December CHRISTMAS CONCERT 6:30pm – 8:30pm
#3 The Nook Shop 10/1 Diamond St, COOROY, Noosa Hinterland, Sunshine Coast QLD
Day: Tuesday monthly – 3rd Tuesday of each month
Class Times:
- 3:30-4:30pm – Youth Beginner Cello Class
- 4:30-5:30pm – Adult Starter Cello Class
- 5:30-6:30pm – Adult Beginner Class
- 6:30-7:30pm – Adult Intermediate Class
- 7:30-8:30pm – Adult Cello Ensemble
2026 Dates:
- Tues 17 February
- Tues 17 March
- Tues 14 April
- Tues 19 May
- Tues 16 June
- Tues 14 July
- Tues 18 August
- Tues 15 September
- Tues 13 October
- Tues 17 November
- Tues 15 December CHRISTMAS CONCERT 6:30pm – 8:30pm
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES!
Take part in public concerts – opportunities announced throughout the year!
JOIN Book your place in the ensemble now. Limited places available. Teacher recommendations of talented students welcome. Not sure if you make the grade? Book in for an audition by mentor Louise King on 0415 128 799.
BOOK Easy payment in our online shop.
DETAILS Music is provided. A minimum of 4 students per class is needed to ensure the ensemble program runs.
WHAT TO BRING cello, bow, rosin, music stand, end-pin stopper, pencil and eraser, imagination, courage.
MORE INFO info@cellodreaming.com.au | 0415 128 799
about
Join the Cello Dreaming Youth Excellence Ensemble program is dedicated to providing top classical training to developing young talent. Mentored by one of Australia’s most dynamic and highly regarded professional cellists and Teaching Artists, Louise King, young musicians will experience unique opportunities to perform as soloist, chamber musician and within a cello orchestra before local and national audiences throughout the year.
history
Cello Dreaming Youth Ensemble has performed as guest act for singer-songwriter Katie Noonan, at Woodford Folk Festival, Caloundra Fringe Festival, Imagineers Festival, City Hall Concert Series Brisbane, Dreaming BIG concert series, Horizon Festival, Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards, community concerts, outreach projects and special events and weddings on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. The Ensemble has won first, second, third and highly commended in many Eisteddfods. Music for Social Change charity performances includes fundraising concerts for Playing For Change Foundation and Musicians Without Borders. The increase in committed and talented members will result in more high profile performance opportunities being created and if funding is secured, an overseas tour.
cello dreaming mission
Cello Dreaming’s mission is to provide exceptional quality training to talented, committed and motivated youth students who want to be mentored in classical contemporary music performance practice and would like to learn musical and creative business skills that open pathways into a professional music career.
Whether your goal is to be a professional musician or lead a life rich with artistic meaning, Cello Dreaming Youth Excellence Program builds skills for success. The Youth Excellence Program is a learning environment where every young musician develops musicality, hard-core technique, leadership skills and teamwork through playing quality classical music in an ensemble and chamber music. Through rehearsing and performing at special events, community and charity concerts, media appearances, and community outreach projects, Cello Dreaming encourages talented students to use their unique talents to create social change through music. Louise as your mentor guides each student to make an active contribution to our community.
CONDITIONS
A place in the class is issued by Cello Dreaming and on behalf of Louise King. The booked place in the class is considered sold and subject to the following conditions:
- The booked place cannot be exchanged with another applicant, returned and refunded after purchase.
- The right is reserved to add, withdraw or substitute presenters, artists, vary ticket prices, and/or vary advertised programs, seating arrangements and class capacity.
- The presenter, performer Cello Dreaming reserves the right of admission to the class.
- If the class has to be cancelled due to natural disaster, adverse weather conditions or for any other cause reasonably beyond the presenter’s control, there is no right of refund or exchange, and no obligation is assumed by the presenter for the arranging of a substitute event.