Cello

Private Lessons

In cello lessons, Dr. Lee seeks to:

• improve and expand students’ technical foundation on the instrument.
• develop each student’s individual artistic style.
• broaden students’ understanding of cello literature and performance practices.
• explore and refine the skills students need to become independent learners.
• encourage student performance opportunities, both on and off campus.
• equip students with skills for various musical careers, including performance and teaching.
• foster a supportive, safe, and welcoming environment to students of all backgrounds and with varied experiences.

Studio Classes

In studio class, students can expect to:

• practice performing.
• hear and perform varied repertoire.
• learn from peers.
• practice giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• work on technique in a group setting.
• rehearse cello ensembles.
• engage in a variety of studio related discussions, such as practice methods, healthy cello habits, and body awareness.

Annual Cello Days

Each semester, the Illinois State University cello studio hosts on-campus events celebrating cello repertoire and performances. Middle school and high school students, as well as Illinois State University alumni and members of the community, are invited to attend these celebrations of great cello music.

Bach-toberfest

• co-hosted in the fall by the cello and bass studios
• includes a full day of technique classes, workshops, masterclasses, cello/bass ensembles, and an afternoon concert

Popper Day Celebration

• hosted in the spring
• features music by cellist-composers past and present
• performed by members of the cello studio as solos and chamber ensembles and joined by guests for large cello ensemble works

Visit the Bach-toberfest registration page and the Popper Day registration page for more information.

Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching Opportunities

The Illinois State University String Project is a nationally recognized program that provides hands-on teaching opportunities for Illinois State University string majors. Students work with children in third through-eighth grade in large and small group classes, as well as in private lessons. Students gain experience in lesson planning and implementation, conducting, teaching basic set-up on all string instruments, administrative tasks, and more. Visit the ISU String Project website and the ISU String Project Facebook page to learn more about this program.