2018-19 Guide To Yellow Springs

47 Y e l l ow S p r i n g s N ews the Guide to YelLow Springs y 2018 - 1 9 y  Cello springs returns to village y • Photo by Matt Minde By carol simmons Like snowbirds of a sort, cello players from far and away descended on Yellow Springs in January 2018 for the second annual Cello Springs Festival. While the cellos didn’t respond espe- cially well to the sub-zero-degree tem - peratures that came with the new year, their players said they were delighted to be back for the 11-day instrumental intensive. The festival, which features a range of public, semi-public and private events, was put together by a core trio of musicians with professional and familial ties to the village: Lisa Liske-Doorandish, a Virginia-based per- former and teacher and a former longtime faculty member at Friends Music Camp; her eldest daughter, Miriam Liske-Doorandish, a recent graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music; and Chiara Enderle, a granddaughter of villager Peg Champney, who is pursuing a career in performance based out of Ger- many. Enderle’s parents, classical musicians as well, also taught at Friends Music Camp, or FMC, in the 1990s; and Miriam and Chiara met there as young children before becom- ing campers together when they were older. The nurturing, collaborative, noncompeti - tive spirit at FMC — which was co-founded by Champney and former villager, the late Jean Putnam — is an inspirational pillar of the festival, the three organizers agreed. “I give credit to Friends Music Camp, and Peg, and her vision of people making music together,” Lisa Liske-Doorandish said. In addition, daughter Miriam noted, the three organizers have “a lot of experiences of different kinds of festivals,” which also informed the organizational formula of Cello Springs. In addition to public per - formances, the gathering encourages the participating cellists to get together more informally in support and mentorship. “One of the most encouraging things is seeing that many of the same people” who participated the first year are coming back for the second, Miriam Liske-Doorandish said. That tells her that the festival is offer - ing something worthwhile. While the core participants are profes - sional musicians, the festival is for all cel - lists and cello lovers, the organizers said. And there will be chances for students and amateurs to play as well — in group set- tings and private lessons. Such an activity, and the festival itself, is possible in the village because Yellow For the past two years villagers have been treated in January to Cello Springs, a multi-day festival of cello music held in public spaces and private homes. Organizers of the event, which includes both professional and amateur musicians, plan to bring the event back to the village in January 2019. Springs has a rich musical foundation and heritage, Lisa Liske-Doorandish said. “[Longtime local teacher and cellist] Shirley Mullins and others helped mentor world- class musicians,” she said. Their example shows what a dedicated, ongoing local music program can accomplish. “Shirley Mullins and FMC. They’re the two pillars of this whole thing,” she said. The festival wouldn’t exist at all, how - ever, without the hospitality and support of villagers who host and feed the visiting musicians. Jane Baker, who hosted cellists in her Phillips Street home for the last two years, said she values what Cello Springs brings to the community. “It’s unique,” especially for a community of this size, and “it’s inspirational.” As someone who studied cello, she said she particularly appreciates the festival’s inclusive outreach with local residents and students. All told, more than a dozen cellists came in for all or part of the festival. The final program included a French piece for 12 celli, “a cello explosion,” Miriam called it. 1 Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Mon.– Fri. 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5 p.m.–9 p.m. 259 Xenia Ave. www.sunrisecafe. ne t 767-7211 SUNRISE CAFE BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER Local Food, Craft Beers, Inspired Cocktails & Fine Wines Veterinary Associates Animal Hospital 937-372-9978 1920 US 68 North, at the junction of US 68 North and SR 235 www.VeterinaryAssociatesHospital.com We are a mixed animal practice offering traditional medical care to pets and farm animals. Acupuncture and chiropractic is available by Dr. Brett Ellis, chiropractic and sports medicine/surgical rehabilitation therapy is available by Dr. Deanna Clark. Monday, Wednesday 8 a.m.– 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday Closed Jon H. Ellis, DVM, Brett F. Ellis, DVM, VSMT Jodi Moorman, DVM, Lacey Sharp, DVM, Jody Strong, DVM, Deanna Clark, DVM, VSMT Please call for appointments