Welcome to the cello and string community at the University of Victoria
At UVic, we are interested in giving you a place to discover your potential, as a cellist and musician and also in all interests that are unique to you. Here is some of what happens here in Victoria.
Please feel free to contact me at any time Pam Highbaugh Aloni ([email protected]) Associate Professor, University of Victoria Cellist of Lafayette String Quartet (lafayettestringquartet.ca) |
- In both Undergrad and Graduate programs we offer:
- Weekly hour long private lessons
- Weekly chamber hour long music coaching sessions
- Weekly studio masterclass
- Guest Artist masterclasses
- Weekly Integrated Performance seminars
- UVic Symphony orchestra
- Opportunities for extra recitals and outside performance opportunities
- Cello ensemble which periodically performs outside of school
- Strings Mentoring Course working with students in the Public Schools
- BMus in Performance, , Musical Arts, Music Education, Composition Undergraduate Program
- MMus in Performance Graduate program
- MMus in Performance -Emphasis in String Quartet Graduate program: MMus in Performance with emphasis in String Quartet
- MMus in Musicology with Performance Graduate program
Words from students
"Studying with Pamela Highbaugh Aloni over the course of my degree has equipped me with the tools and confidence in my playing to ultimately be my best teacher in the practice room. Pam, while being a mentor that holds me to a high level of excellence based off of what she knows I am capable of, also balances that with words of encouragement and understanding that challenge me to give my utmost. It is the pursuit of excellence amid a community of support (from both my teacher and peers) that has allowed me to thrive in the cello studio and prepare me for a career in music."
- Claire Dresselheuis (4th year performance major 2019)
"Studying with Pamela Highbaugh Aloni at Uvic has been one of my greatest experience in life. I am really fortunate to have had the opportunity to have studied with someone who has so much knowledge and passion to share with her students. Through her instruction and help, I was able to pursue my professional musical career. She helped me develop my musicality and technical skill. I thank her for her dedication and hardwork."
-Shuin Kim ( 2nd year performance masters 2019)
"I have studied with Pamela Highbaugh Aloni for four years and, my approach to playing the cello is definitely more fluid and reflective. Pamela’s devotion to music is truly inspiring and she encourages each student to develop their own passion for themselves. I am grateful for this unique experience as what I have learned from Pamela has allowed me to develop as a musician and taught me skills that will help me in other aspects of my life."
-Tara Rajah (5th year comprehensive major 2019)
"Studying with Pamela Highbaugh Aloni over the course of my degree has equipped me with the tools and confidence in my playing to ultimately be my best teacher in the practice room. Pam, while being a mentor that holds me to a high level of excellence based off of what she knows I am capable of, also balances that with words of encouragement and understanding that challenge me to give my utmost. It is the pursuit of excellence amid a community of support (from both my teacher and peers) that has allowed me to thrive in the cello studio and prepare me for a career in music."
- Claire Dresselheuis (4th year performance major 2019)
"Studying with Pamela Highbaugh Aloni at Uvic has been one of my greatest experience in life. I am really fortunate to have had the opportunity to have studied with someone who has so much knowledge and passion to share with her students. Through her instruction and help, I was able to pursue my professional musical career. She helped me develop my musicality and technical skill. I thank her for her dedication and hardwork."
-Shuin Kim ( 2nd year performance masters 2019)
"I have studied with Pamela Highbaugh Aloni for four years and, my approach to playing the cello is definitely more fluid and reflective. Pamela’s devotion to music is truly inspiring and she encourages each student to develop their own passion for themselves. I am grateful for this unique experience as what I have learned from Pamela has allowed me to develop as a musician and taught me skills that will help me in other aspects of my life."
-Tara Rajah (5th year comprehensive major 2019)