Emily Ann Peterson

putting the "Oh!" in "Cello!"

August: Stephen Balderston

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  Cellist of the Month: Stephen Balderston

While I was away, serving Marrowstone Summer Music Festival as their Student Life Coordinator this month, I had the pleasure of receiving a lesson from Stephen Balderston.  He frequently serves as a performer, and chamber and section coach for music festivals such as Marrowstone.  Mr. Balderston is a wonderful cellist and teacher. I could tell this even from just the brief time I spent with him. To read more about my lesson with him, click here.

Mr. Balderston plays with such a beautiful and confident tone! I'm super jealous and inspired, as I hope you are too, to practice even better to achieve this sound through my cello. Please take the time to watch the videos below, as I know you'll agree with me! 



A little about Stephen Balderston:
  • Currently a faculty member of DePaul School of Music.
  • 10 years as Assistant Principal Cello for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
  • 10 years with Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
  • Received his Bachelor's and Master's of Music from Julliard after studying under the great Lynn Harrell
  • Has performed with Yo-Yo Ma!
  • He is the cellist for the Evanston Chamber Ensemble and a founding member of Callisto Ensemble in Chicago.

Other Stephen Balderston videos to watch:  (Take note of his bow hold and posture!)
Comments

Linda's Rigadoon! Love it!

One of my lovely student's, Linda, had the assignment of writing out the song she's currently learning. Because she's a kinesthetic learner (learns best by "doing") I needed her to use her hands and body to get to know the song better.

We both noted that Rigadoon is a Sandwich song-form. Her favorite sandwich? Peanut Butter & Nutella. A+ Linda!





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