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Cello

Overview

The cello studio includes students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in performance, education, music therapy, music business, and composition; graduate degrees in performance and music education; and cellists who are music minors or non-majors.

Studio Details

  • 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 practice.
    • explore and refine the skills students need to become independent learners.
    • encourage student performance opportunities, both on and off campus.
  • Studio Classes

    In studio class, students can expect to:

    • practice performing
    • hear varied repertoire.
    • learn from peers.
    • work on technique in a group setting.
    • engage in a variety of studio related discussions, such as practice methods and body awareness.
  • Annual Popper Concert and Workshop for Cellists

    Each fall, the Illinois State University Cello Studio presents a concert of David Popper’s cello music, performed as solos, chamber ensembles, and cello choir. Middle school and high school students, as well as ISU alumni and other community friends, are invited to join the studio for this celebration of great cello music. Visit the Popper Concert and Workshop registration page for more details!

  • Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching Opportunities

    The ISU String Project is a nationally recognized program that provides hands-on teaching opportunities for Illinois State University string majors. Students work with 3rd-8th graders 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 and ISU String Project Facebook page to learn more about this program.

Past Guest Artists

  • Joe Johnson

    Principal Cellist, Toronto Symphony

  • Bo Li

    Cellist, Baltimore Symphony

  • Bob Jesselson

    Professor, University of South Carolina

Notable Alumni

  • Abby Knoche (MusEd)

    Hazelwood East Middle and High School Orchestra Director

  • Alex Brimkman(B.M., B.M.ed)

    Director of Middle School Orchestras, District 86, Joliet, I

  • Aryc Lane (M.M. Ed)

    Director of Orchestras, Reedy High School, TX

  • Shannon Schultze (M.M.)

    Buffalo (NY) Suzuki Strings Teacher

  • EunKyoung Son (M.M.)

    Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska- Kearney

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