Greg Nelson

Adjunct Instructor: Cello

238 Performing Arts Center
ganelson2@gmail.com / (320) 308-3223

In addition to his position St Cloud State University, Greg Nelson is a graduate student pursuing his Masters of Music in cello performance at the University of Minnesota where he is a teaching assistant under the supervision of Professor Tanya Remenikova. Along with these duties he also maintains a small cello studio of students from the Twin Cities metro area.

Greg received a Bachelor of Music degree in cello performance from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN where he studied with Dr. David Carter. He served as principal cellist with the St. Olaf orchestra and appeared as soloist, performing the cello concerto in E flat by Dmitri Shostakovich.

Following his time at St. Olaf, he spent a year studying at Ball State University in Muncie, IN with Mr. Mihai Tetel. As a master’s student at Ball State he served as both principal and assistant-principal cellist with the Ball State Symphony Orchestra and was also a member o f the Muncie Civic Symphony.

Upon returning to Minneapolis in the spring of 2006 Greg took up his studies of cello with Mr. Sachiya Isomura before being accepted to the University of Minnesota. He also is a founding member of the Urthema String Quartet specializing in classical and not-so-classical repertoire (www.urthema.com). Greg has been active in the performing community in Minneapolis and is currently a soloist in the Theater Mu production, Bahala Na performed in conjunction with Mixed Blood Theater Company.

M.A. Cello Performance, University of Minnesota

B.M. Music, St. Olaf College

Teaching Philosophy: I have two basic principles that I believe are invaluable to my teaching:

First, a teacher must empower and encourage his/her students by creating a comfortable and healthy learning atmosphere.

Second, one must have the attitude that anyone who wishes to be taught, can be taught.

St. Cloud State University

Music Department - St. Cloud State University

Adjunct Instructor: Cello

M.A. Cello Performance, University of Minnesota

B.M. Music, St. Olaf College

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