Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education

Mission: To provide teaching and knowledge of the cello, and to notify people around the world of the opportunity and availability to learn and gain knowledge of the cello.

Programs: Summer institute provides teaching and knowledge of the cello for students of all ages and levels, as well as inviting teachers to observe classes to improve their skills as instructors. This summer will mark the 39th national cello institue. Over 150 cello students regulary attend, ranging in age from 5 to 18. In addition to the classroom instruction, students are encouraged to participate in concerts and recitals.

winter workshop provides teaching and knowledge of the cello, as well as an opportunity for students to perform in concerts and recitals alongside fellow students.

publications are used to notify people around the world of the opportunity and availability to learn and gain knowledge of the cello. Additionally, the publications online music catalog includes pieces that specialize in music for instructors and student players. All profits from the sale of music goes into the nci scholarship fund.