Multi-Style Strings Symposium

Multi-Style Strings Symposium

This is a unique opportunity to explore Multi-Style strings repertoire, nontraditional techniques, different approaches to improvisation and incorporating technology under the guidance of some of the world's leading Multi-Style String virtuosos and educators.

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Cellogram (Dave Eggar & Chuck Palmer)

NJCU Multi-Style Strings Summer Symposium 
July 28 – 30, 2025


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Under the direction of Grammy Award-winning, electro-acoustic violist, Martha Mooke, Director of NJCU Multi-Style Strings, this year’s Symposium features Special Guest Artist Cellogram (Dave Eggar & Chuck Palmer) and other Surprise Artists.

This exciting 3-day intensive includes:

  • Workshops / Coachings / Large and small ensemble sessions
  • Hands on session with electric string instruments and technology
  • The opportunity to work with International and Grammy-winning Teaching Artists in a friendly,
    inclusive atmosphere
  • Professional Development Credit for Educators (up to 18 hours)
  • Grand Finale performance featuring Martha Mooke, Cellogram (Dave Eggar & Chuck Palmer) and all participants
  • Meals provided

Dave Eggar
Dave Eggar is regarded as one of the finest cellists on the planet. That cello solo you hear in the intro to Coldplay’s first #1 single “Viva La Vida” is Dave’s performance.

A musical prodigy as a child, Dave began playing the cello and piano at age three, performed on Broadway and with the Metropolitan Opera at age seven, and debuted at Carnegie Hall at age 15. A virtuoso of many styles, Dave has performed and recorded with various artists including Coldplay, Beyoncé, Bon Jovi, Evanescence, The Who, Pearl Jam, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Fall Out Boy, Kathleen Battle, Ray Lamontagne, Frank Ocean, Corinne Bailey Rae and many more.

Chuck Palmer
As a drummer/percussionist, songwriter, producer, engineer, arranger and composer Chuck Palmer has performed and recorded with a myriad of artists including Foreigner, Gil Goldstein, RJD2, Frank Ocean (Channel Orange), Esperanza Spalding, Zayn Malik, Cellogram, Dr. Ralph Stanley, The City And Horses, John Patitucci, Earwig, Five For Fighting, Amber Rubarth, Waway Saway with the Talaandig Tribe, and Amy Lee of Evanescence.

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Martha Mooke, Director of NJCU Multi-Style Strings

For more information, contact: mmooke@njcu.edu

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