This dissertation outlines my three dissertation recitals and recording project, which explored themes of community building and creative placemaking when developing commissions and programs for a classically trained cellist. contains elements that explore the notion that the music we hear is only a fraction of our takeaway when we attend a show. The venue, the collaborators, how it is rehearsed, the score notation, who can participate, and the audience expectations can all have an effect on our experience attending and performing recitals. Curation and programming that aims to inherently strengthen connections between performers and audience, audience and audience, and performers and performers is an exciting path forward for cellists. This examination of hierarchical factors with the existing classical music concert format is a step forward towards more community-oriented recital presentations.