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Nathan Shimon

Rockford

Summary

I am an accomplished cellist with a proven track record of leadership highlighted by principal roles in the Stoughton High School Chamber Orchestra and Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras. I have excelled in collaborative teamwork and advanced sight-reading, and have performed in prestigious venues like the Wiener Konzerthaus. I feel I have demonstrated commitment to bringing music to diverse audiences, and that I have contributed positively to my community.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Stoughton High School Chamber Orchestra

09.2017 - 06.2021
  • Worked with this orchestra during all four years of my high school career
  • Led a small group of students in a chamber group called "Heartstrings" that travels to senior citizen homes and nursing homes to bring music to people who would not be able to experience it otherwise
  • Won and performed in two concerto competitions with this orchestra, with the "Goltermann Cello Concerto No. 4 in G Major" and the "Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major"
  • Principal cellist of the orchestra for 2 years

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras

08.2018 - 06.2021
  • Worked with 3 orchestras within the program (Sinfonietta, Concert, Youth)
  • Principal cellist of the Youth Orchestra, WYSO's flagship ensemble, for 1 year
  • Prepared challenging music efficiently for concerts and recordings through disciplined rehearsals.


Luther College Symphony Orchestra

09.2021 - 05.2025
  • Auditioned into the Luther College Symphony Orchestra during all four years of my college career
  • Traveled to Vienna with the orchestra and performed in the Wiener Konzerthaus, as well as other venues in the area
  • Performed in run-out tours in various cities in Minnesota and Wisconsin
  • Performed in four large Christmas performances (Christmas at Luther), and accompanied large choral works


Education

High School Diploma -

Stoughton High School
Stoughton, WI
05-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Music, German

Luther College
Decorah, IA
05-2025

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Proactive problem-solving
  • Flexible schedule management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Reliable punctuality
  • Confident solo performance
  • Expressive musicality
  • Advanced Sight-reading
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Teaching experience

Timeline

Luther College Symphony Orchestra

09.2021 - 05.2025

Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras

08.2018 - 06.2021

Stoughton High School Chamber Orchestra

09.2017 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Stoughton High School

Bachelor of Arts - Music, German

Luther College

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