Bryan Hayslett, Cellist

Looking for a summer cello experience? Join me for a 3-day cello intensive in Murfreesboro, TN, July 25-27! We will have cello ensembles, technique work, talks about practicing and time efficiency, and a concert at the end. Tuition is $90 before May 15, and $110 after then. The event is hosted at Dow Street Community Music School and open to high school and college cellists.

Questions? Send me a message here, or reach out to [email protected] or call 615-225-8294.

Nothing like “Pie in Your Face” to celebrate the end of classes! When it comes to supporting the students (and helping student groups raise money), I’m always happy to help. I might smell like shaving cream for days, but thank goodness it wasn’t actual whipped cream!

Wonderful visit to the national conference! I went with my amazing colleague to attend presentations, network, and comb through the impressive expo. I met and saw so many wonderful people, and I really enjoyed trying the new Peter Infeld cello strings by that have brought out a beautiful resonance in my cello (their rosin is also top-notch!). The conference was in Atlanta, and I was glad my wife could come too because the three of us shared some delicious meals at the end of each day. Looking forward to the next one in San Francisco next year!

In February, I took two of my students to the Cayman Islands to run a 3-day cello intensive. We worked with roughly 30 students from age 5 through college, doing technique classes, cello ensemble rehearsals, lessons, presentations, and a concert. This group of students was present, positive, respectful, and so much fun to work with! I am looking forward to returning this fall.

My students .jayna.p and handled themselves like pros, and I am so proud of the work they and the students did in such a condensed period of time.

This was made possible through the collaboration of and and I think the students spent valuable time focusing on their cello skills. Also, it’s hard to beat the clear water and the stunning sunsets there, which were an added bonus to the intensive. Massive thanks to the supporters and to the students for their focus and participation!

You can read more here:
https://mtsunews.com/mtsu-school-of-music-cello-professor-students-lead-workshop-in-cayman-islands/

📷 Scenes from the MTSU Cello Studio 📷
1) Trinkets: these are a few of my favorite and necessary things
2) Residents: cellos, a viola da gamba, and a Baroque cello
3) Whiteboard: I enjoy drawing shapes to make philosophical and technical ideas more concrete, and this week was a discussion about the challenge of an artistic pursuit when you realize the gap between your actual skill level and your desired skill level
4) Business: my new cards have arrived

What’s in your teaching/practicing/studio/sanctuary space?

What a fun run of concerts over the past week! My colleague and pianist Dr. Eunbyol Ko is a marvelous player and a brilliant musician, and I so enjoyed playing the Prokofiev Sonata with her. We played in Dallas and outside of San Antonio last week, culminating with a concert on our home stage at MTSU. I was humbled by the number of students and faculty who attended, and I have enjoyed hearing everyone’s reactions (especially to the singing pieces from my album!). I am lucky to be part of such a supportive and involved community here at MTSU, and I’m already planning the next repertoire with Eunbyol and other colleagues, coming soon to a concert hall near you!

Thrilled to perform with my incredible colleague Eunbyol Ko! In addition to our concert at on Nov 14 (details in the flyer here), we have two concerts in Texas:

Thurs Nov 7, 7:00pm
St. Boniface Church, Comfort TX

Fri Nov 8, 7:00pm
Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, Dallas TX

In addition to playing music by Prokofiev and Rachmaninoff, I’ll perform three selections from my album by and

Not Brahms and Liszt on WMBR Cambridge The show began with Joan La Barbara's 2020 with the years, recorded by Bryan Hayslett on cello and voice. This was followed by Richard Cameron-Wolfe's 2019 Passionate Geometries, recorded by soprano Nina Berman, Roberta Michel on flute, Daniel Lippel on guitar, and Caleb van der Swaagh on cello. Nex...

Introducing the Dallas Cello Academy 2024! My nonprofit Bow and Bridge Society is leading this 3-day educational event in partnership with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Kim Noltemy Young Musicians Program, and Dallas College. Directed by myself and the incredible Dr. German Marcano with members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, we will hold rehearsals, masterclasses, and more, with a final concert featuring a wide range of cello and string music!

This is the first of many regional events that Bow and Bridge Society will be leading. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming information about some exciting Academies happening in the fall! Website is under construction, but coming soon!

My first production playing with the Palm Beach Opera! The performances of Tosca are happening this weekend, and I must say that the cello quartet in Act 3 is one of the highlights (at least for me!). I earned a section cello position with the organization and look forward to working on several wonderful operas this spring.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!