Bows By The Bay
Immerse Youself in a World-Class, Weeklong, Adult Cello Ensemble Retreat On The Breathtaking Schoodic Peninsula in Downeast Maine
Join us for 6 days in mid-August for daily, world-class ensemble workshops with professional cellist Timothy Garrett of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and Timothy Garrett Studios, along with other professional string musicians in the lovely coastal village of Prospect Harbor, Maine.
Daily activities include not only ensemble participation, theory instruction, optional individual workshops, and cello/music themed activities, but also time for practice, beach wandering, evening bonfire gatherings, options for local sightseeing, an old-fashioned beachside lobster bake, and much more. A continental breakfast, full lunch, and snacks are provided each day.
Faculty will provide two evening concert performances during the week for participants and the local community. Ensemble workshop participants will prepare and perform a community concert the final day of the retreat.
Day program commuter pricing option is available. The full retreat pricing includes beautiful lodging options by the sea.
PLEASE NOTE: The application period is closed for the retreat in August 2026.
Applications for August 2027 will open September 1, 2026.
THE EXPERIENCE
Amidst the salt air and rugged pines of the Maine coast, Bows By The Bay invites you to a weeklong immersion in musical mastery. Our mission is to foster a space of focused artistry and organic tranquility, where renowned instructors guide participants into the depths and intricacies of a wide range of cello repertoire. Here, the rhythm of the waves meets the vibration of the strings, creating an environment where technique is refined and creative spirits are renewed in the company of a supportive community of adult cellists.
Guided by Mastery:
Our Esteemed Faculty for 2026
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Timothy Garrett
Solo, chamber, and orchestral cellist Timothy Garrett's eclectic career has taken him from Carnegie Hall to outdoor rock festivals, little jazz clubs, recording studios, theaters & countless other concert venues. He has been faculty or otherwise participated at the Bowdoin international music festival, the Bar Harbor music festival, the Winter Harbor music festival, the Pierre Monteaux school and the Medomak conductor's retreat to name a few. Mr. Garrett has collaborated with such notable musicians and Grammy award winning groups as Mannheim Steamroller, Ray Lamontagne, Rustic Overtones, Rachel Barton Pine & various members of professional orchestras and chamber groups from across the world. Mr. Garrett has taught at the Portland Conservatory of Music, the Maine Coast Waldorf school and since 2009 at RDL strings in Bangor, Maine. Timothy is the cofounder of the 45th Parallel Ensemble, a string trio dedicated to unearthing rarely heard masterpieces. Mr. Garrett has been a member of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra for over 20 years and also maintains an active freelance & private studio schedule. Other activities enjoyed are running a chess club, coaching cello groups & learning about history, politics, philosophy, and gardening.
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Laura Gallucci teaches 50 students at Laura Gallucci String Studio, 1460 Hammond St., in Bangor. She is Principal viola of the Bangor Symphony, and freelances with a variety of top level groups in Maine. She is a member of the 45th Parallel Ensemble. She is co-founder of the hard folk band, St. Huckleberry, in which she has played electric viola, violin, fiddle, bass and piano. She and her husband, singer / songwriter Michael Gallucci have co-written and recorded more than 100 original pieces of music. She is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music where she studied with violist James Dunham of the Cleveland Quartet.
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Richard Hsu
Violinist Richard Hsu is an active soloist and chamber musician. Richard has performed with Orchestra of St. Luke's, Clarion Society, Early Music New York, American Classical Orchestra, and Concert Royal. He was formerly associate concertmaster of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. He performed as violin soloist and concertmaster with the Moscow Ballet at Spoleto Festival USA.
He holds a performer diploma and bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He furthered his studies at Manhattan School of Music, specializing in orchestral performance. Richard performs regularly with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. He currently teaches violin and chamber music in Ellsworth and Bangor. Richard enjoys playing tennis, electric guitar, yoga, and making espresso drinks.
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Sarah Goodwin Hoskins
Sarah Goodwin Hoskins was born into a family of professional musicians and started on the cello at the age of 18 months because the family string quartet needed a cellist! She pursued music performance studies at Wheaton College and DePaul University and was a prizewinner at the Society of American Musicians and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Previously, she was an adjunct professor at Concordia University, a founding member of NoCo Artists, as well as a player in the Celtic string trio Zahatar. In 2024 she was invited to perform in Bermuda where she collaborated with Bermudian musicians and also premiered Songs and Poems for Solo Cello by Philip Glass.Sarah is a devoted educator with a passion for training and encouraging musicians of all ages and skill levels both in the studio as well as the classroom setting. She recently moved from Colorado to Maine where she maintains a private cello studio, organizes and performs sacred music, plays in the Bangor Symphony, reads voraciously, bakes a lot, and enjoys hiking around Maine with her family and dog, Baxter.
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Our Community of Sponsors
We are profoundly grateful to the organizations and businesses that champion the arts and support the Bows By The Bay retreat. Their commitment helps us create an unparalleled experience for cellists from around the world. If you are interested in supporting or sponsoring Bows By the Bay in any way, please contact us!