Resume
Education
Master of Music: Performance
Bachelor of Music: Performance
Educational and Musical Work Experience
Adjunct Instructor of Cello: St. Cloud State Univ.
(St. Cloud, MN: 9/2007-present)
Teach private lessons to cello majors, hold studio class, perform with faculty members, etc…
Teaching Assistant: Ball State Univ.
(Muncie, IN: 9/2005-5/2006)
Taught cello students through a graduate teaching assistanship.
Teaching Assistant: University of MN
(Minneapolis, MN: 9/2007-5/2009)
Taught cello students through a graduate teaching fellowship
Music Coordinator/Cellist: Innocenti Strings
(Minneapolis, MN: 9/2008-present)
Coordinate scheduling and payment and perform at musical events through the Innocenti strings (based in Chicago).
www.innocentiquartet.com
Music Coordinator/Cellist: Urthema Quartet
(Minneapolis, MN: 6/2006-present)
Coordinate scheduling and payment for the group and perform at various musical events in the Minneapolis area.
www.urthema.com
Freelance Performer and Instructor: Self-employed
(Mineapolis, MN: 6/2001-present)
Maintain a cello studio from my home in south Minneapolis. Coordinate scheduling and recruitment of new students as well as organize an annual studio recital. Maintain a website for organizational purposes.
www.gregnelsoncello.com
Orchestral Experience
Principal Cellist: St. Olaf Orchestra
(Northfield, MN: 9/2004-5/2005)
Was soloist with the orchestra in May of ‘05 (Shostakovich Concerto)
Principal Cellist: Ball State Symphony
(Muncie, IN: 9/2005-5/2006)
Principal Cellist: University of MN Symphony
(Minneapolis, MN: 9/2007-5/2008)
Principal Cellist: St. Cloud Symphony
(St. Cloud, MN: 9/2009-present)
Principal Cellist: Linden Hills Chamber Ensemble
(Minneapolis, MN: 9/2009-present)
Section Cellist: Muncie Symphony Orchestra
(Muncie, IN: 9/2005-5/2006)
Music festivals and Other performance experience
St. Olaf String and piano Academy: St. Olaf College
(Northfield, MN: 6/2009)
Taught privately and coached chamber music to highschool students at St. Olaf’s annual summer music camp.
Chamber Music Midwest Festival
(New Richmond, WI: 8/2009)
Performed with other musicians at the annual summer music festival in New Richmond, WI.
Solo performer in Bahala Na: Mixed Blood Theater
(Minneapolis, MN: 10/2007-11/2007)
Performed live music for the world premiere of the Theater Mu, production of Bahala Na at Mixed Blood Theater in Minneapolis.
Other Work Experience
Bartender/Barista: Cue at the Guthrie Theater
(Minneapolis, MN: 6/2006-11/2007)
Bartended at the restaurant and theater bars as well as catered events. Also worked as a bar-back, food runner, caterer, server and liquor inventory manager.
Cashier/Customer Service Rep. Linden Hills Coop
(Minneapolis, MN: 6/2008-9/2008)
Provided customer service help and rang up customers. Answered phones and general questions.
Customer Service Specialist: Mystic Lake Casino
(Bloomington, MN: 6/2002-11/2004)
Assisted customers with hotel bookings, information about gaming at Mystic Lake Casino, and TicketMaster sales from the casino’s satellite location in the Mall of America. Other responsibilities included opening and closing the store and making daily cash deposits from ticket sales.
