Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies outside of Orchestra
Timeline
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Kaius Nelson

Kaius Nelson

Erie,CO

Summary

Devoted and developing cellist with background in both school performances and district orchestra participation. Experience includes honor and select music collaborations, and private lesson instruction. Strengths lie in adaptability to varied musical styles, precise interpretation of scores, and technical proficiency on instrument. As well as rhythm and tempo control. Previous work has contributed to successful concerts, and recitals.

Work History

Cellist

Orchestra
Erie, CO
11.2024 - Current
  • Learned cello for four years, including private lessons.
  • Transcribed music from recordings into sheet music.
  • Explored advanced approaches to enhance cello playing.
  • Demonstrated proper bow hold, bowing techniques, left-hand finger placement, vibrato production, shifting positions on the instrument's neck and body.
  • Tried out for multiple ensembles including honor and select orchestras.
  • Helped guide students on the fundamentals of cello playing, technique, posture, and sound production.
  • Have been involved in the Select All-district Orchestra in both seventh and eighth grade.

High School String Cellist

Mrs. Smiley
Erie, CO
08.2024 - Current
  • Serve as second chair in string orchestra.
  • Led cello and bass sectionals effectively.
  • Forged strong relationships within orchestra.
  • Engaged and participated actively in classroom sessions.

Education

Middle School - Orchestra

Erie Middle School
Erie, CO
05-2024

Private Lessons - Cello

Mrs. Rosbach’s Private Lessons
Lafayette, CO

Skills

  • I am beneficial to large orchestras, and help my stand partners My goal is to help anyone who gets lost by playing well
  • I pay close attention to the conductor and am able to keep track of the beat, as well as tempo changes
  • I pay much notice to dynamics and try to exaggerate all sides, of pianissimo and fortissimo
  • I am punctual and will be attending auditions and rehearsals on time and help anyone in need (tuning, rosin, etc)
  • I am really excited for Pit and will be an active and productive participant in the play

Hobbies outside of Orchestra

  • I am part of EHS student engineering association. Also know as EESA. I on a team of four students, competing in the VEX event for robotics. This program is led by Mr Schmitz and Mrs Spendlow. I act as the primary programmer as well as builder. I also drive for the matches. I have been doing this for four years, and have a good understanding of teamwork and leading my team.
  • My sister has started playing the viola in sixth grade orchestra. Following my footsteps and learning the basics of orchestra from Mrs Crisman. I have helped her better understand things, as well as myself playing her viola. I have an understanding of how to teach concepts to beginners, as well as peers.
  • My practice style has been developed through years of practice experience. I practice daily, for times of 30 minutes to over an hour. I spend a lot of time going over exercises by my private teacher, and having many moments of stop and restart. I have found this practice to be effective, as being able to practice cello daily has greatly helped me.

Timeline

Cellist

Orchestra
11.2024 - Current

High School String Cellist

Mrs. Smiley
08.2024 - Current

Middle School - Orchestra

Erie Middle School

Private Lessons - Cello

Mrs. Rosbach’s Private Lessons
Kaius Nelson