STEPHEN B. NORDSTROM 4901 N. Mesa Street Apt. 3419, El Paso, TX 77912 (940) 597-6035 sbnviolin@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/pub/stephen-nordstrom/13/8a/448 EDUCATION University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), Cincinnati, OH 2015 Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) Violin DMA Cognate: Orchestral Conducting Violin studies with Dr. Won-Bin Yim, Timothy Lees Conducting studies with Huan Jing, Ai Khai Pung, and Mark Gibson Chamber music studies with Lee Fiser, Ariel String Quartet Masterclasses with Paul Biss, New England Conservatory and Timothy Lees, Concertmaster - Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music 2011 Artist Diploma (AD) Violin Area of Concentration: Chamber Music Violin studies with Dr. Won-Bin Yim Chamber music studies with Lee Fiser, James Tocco, and Awadagin Pratt Chamber music masterclasses with Calder String Quartet and Vogler String Quartet University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music 2009 Master of Music (MM) Violin Violin studies with Dr. Won-Bin Yim Chamber music studies with Lee Fiser, Yehuda Hanani University of North Texas, Denton, TX 2007 Bachelor of Music (BM) Violin, Honors: Cum laude Minor: Music Theory, Business Degree Programs Violin studies with Philip Lewis Chamber music studies with George Papich, Gustavo Romero, and Eugene Osadchy Masterclass with Robert McDuffie, Violin Mercer University ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 2014 present Assistant Professor of Violin Instruct and mentor undergraduate students in weekly private lessons. Teach undergraduate courses in music history, appreciation, and fundamentals. Assist the Director of Orchestral Activities with string sectionals and conducting the UTEP Symphony Orchestra. Earlham College, Richmond, IN 2013 2014 Adjunct Professor of Violin/Viola Educated students in weekly private lessons and group masterclasses. Trained students in efficient practice methods. Directed chamber ensembles and orchestral sectionals.
STEPHEN B. NORDSTROM PAGE 2 Visiting Director of Orchestral Activities (Fall 2013) Administered and conducted the Earlham College Orchestra. Mentored and advised music students, both major and non-major. Developed repertoire and created programs for concerts. Oversaw advertising and promotion of concerts and hiring of additional personnel. Indiana University East, Richmond, IN 2013 2014 Adjunct Professor of Violin Instructed undergraduate students in private violin lessons. University of Cincinnati, CCM 2013 2014 Graduate Teaching Assistant Violin, Studio of Dr. Won-Bin Yim (Full-time, 2013) Provided detailed weekly private instruction in violin technique to undergraduate and new graduate students. Illustrated effective practice habits and served as a mentor for fellow students. University of Cincinnati, CCM 2011 2014 Technique Class Leader, Studio of Dr. Won-Bin Yim Prepared undergraduate and graduate students for weekly private lessons. Demonstrated practice techniques and gave resourceful technical instruction. ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE Interlochen Summer Arts Camp, Interlochen, MI 2013 present Teaching Fellow Violin (2015) Teaching Assistant Strings (2013, 2014) Instruct young musicians individually and effectively guide practice sessions. Coach chamber ensembles and mentor students in orchestral sectionals. Teach weekly masterclasses to high school students. Starling Preparatory String Project The Sassmannshaus Tradition, Cincinnati, OH 2008 2014 Violin Teacher, Group Class Instructor Trained students in the Sassmannshaus Tradition violin method. Instructed group musicianship and chamber ensemble classes. University of Cincinnati, CCM Preparatory Department, Cincinnati, OH 2008 2014 Violin Teacher, Music Theory Substitute Taught private lessons to non-major University of Cincinnati undergraduates, area adults, and young students. Instructed music theory classes as needed (2008-2009). Mariemont City School District, Cincinnati, OH 2008 2014 Violin Teacher, Chamber Ensemble and Orchestral Coach Taught private lessons to junior high and high school students. Prepared chamber ensembles for concerts and regional contests. Directed and conducted students in orchestral sectionals.
STEPHEN B. NORDSTROM PAGE 3 Wyoming Fine Arts Center, Cincinnati, OH 2008 2012 Violin Instructor Altissimo Program and Touchstone Project Taught private lessons and guided students in orchestral sectionals for Altissimo after-school strings program. Instructed group violin class to students in a low-income school program, Touchstone Project (2008-2009). Northwest Local School District Colerain High School, Cincinnati, OH 2007 2008 Violin and Viola Instructor Taught private lessons to junior high and high school students. Strengthened orchestral performance through sectional instruction. Denton Independent School District, Denton, TX 2004 2007 Violin and Viola Teacher Guided area students in private violin and viola lessons. Directed sectionals and demonstrated proper orchestral technique. Del Mar College Summer Strings Program, Corpus Christi, TX June 2003 Orchestral Sectional Coach, Assistant Coached orchestral sectionals and provided assistance during rehearsals. MASTERCLASSES The University of Texas at El Paso Violin June 2014 Southwestern College (KS) Violin June 2014 Colorado Mesa University Violin and Chamber Music Mar. 2014 Interlochen Summer Arts Camp Violin, String Ensemble July 2013 Earlham College Violin Apr. 2013 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Starling Preparatory String Project The Sassmannshaus Tradition Program 2010 2013 Chairperson and Coordinator Interviewed and successfully recruited new students through marketing and community performances. Prepared budgets and managed payroll and selection of teachers. Organized and hosted program recitals. University of Cincinnati, CCM Preparatory Department 2007 2010 Accounting Assistant, Student Assistant Designed online database and registration systems. Developed annual NASM HEADS accreditation report. Served as a host for student recitals. Administered payroll and student accounts. CCM Baur Quartet, Quartet Zaria 2007 2010 Manager and Violinist Coordinated and negotiated performances at various venues in Greater Cincinnati. Prepared and arranged music for performances.
STEPHEN B. NORDSTROM PAGE 4 SOLO PERFORMANCES AND RECITALS Solo Violin Performance with UTEP Symphony Orchestra, UTEP Recital Hall May 2015 Vivaldi - Concerto for Violin in G minor, Summer from The Four Seasons Solo Viola Performance with UTEP Virtuosi Strings, UTEP Recital Hall Feb. 2015 J.S. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 6, BWV 1051, with Dr. Stephanie Meyers DMA Lecture-Recital, The University of Texas at El Paso, Recital Hall Jan. 2015 Guest Artist Solo Violin Recital, The University of Texas at El Paso, Recital Hall June 2014 Violin Recital, Brown Bag Faculty Recital Series, Earlham College Apr. 2014 Guest Artist Solo Violin Recital, Colorado Mesa University, Recital Hall Mar. 2014 Solo Violin Performance with CCM Chamber Winds, CCM, Werner Recital Hall Apr. 2013 Kurt Weill - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra of Wind Instruments, Op. 12 DMA Solo Recital, CCM, Werner Recital Hall Feb. 2013 DMA Solo Recital, CCM, Watson Recital Hall May 2012 Universität Mozarteum Sommerakadamie Studio Recital, Salzburg, Austria Aug. 2011 Solo Violin Performance with Orchestra, AD Solo Recital, CCM, Werner Recital Hall May 2011 W. A. Mozart - Sinfonia Concertante in Eb Major, K. 364, with Kevin Nordstrom AD Solo Recital, CCM, Watson Recital Hall May 2010 Great Wall International Music Academy, Studio Recitals, Beijing, China Aug. 2009 MM Solo Recital, CCM, Masterclassroom May 2009 CCM Student Artist Program, Solo Violin Recital, Maple Knoll Village May 2009 MM Solo Recital, CCM, Masterclassroom Apr. 2008 BM Solo Recital, UNT College of Music, Recital Hall Apr. 2007 BM Solo Recital, UNT College of Music, Recital Hall Mar. 2006 BM Solo Recital, UNT College of Music, Recital Hall Apr. 2005 Solo Violin Performance, Corpus Christi Youth Symphony, Kim Mrazek, Conductor Dec. 2004 Mendelssohn - Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E minor, Op. 64 John Williams - Theme from Schindler s List CHAMBER MUSIC PERFORMANCES AND RECITALS Faculty Chamber Music Recital, Interlochen Arts Camp, Dendrinos Chapel Aug. 2015 Composition Faculty Recital, Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, MI Aug. 2015 Faculty Composition Recital with Dr. Dominic Dousa, UTEP Recital Hall Feb. 2015 UTEP Chorale and Chamber Music Concert Dvorak in America, UTEP Recital Hall Feb. 2015 Faculty Chamber Recital, Indiana University East, Whitewater Hall Mar. 2014 Gino DiMario Memorial Faculty Recital, CCM Preparatory Department Oct. 2013 Chamber Music Recital, CCM, Watson Recital Hall Mar. 2013 Chamber Music Recital, CCM, Werner Recital Hall Oct. 2012 Wednesdays at Monteux, Chamber Music Concerts, Hancock, ME July 2012 Café MoMus - CCM Contemporary Music Ensemble, CCM, Cohen Studio Theatre May 2012 Aurelian String Quartet Chamber Music Recital, CCM, Werner Recital Hall May 2012 Chamber Music Recital, CCM Atrium Concert Series Oct. 2011 Concerti di camera, CCM Spoleto Chamber Music Concerts, Spoleto, Italy July 2011 CCM Student Artist Program, Aurelian String Quartet Recital, The Kenwood Center May 2011 Piano Quartet Chamber Recital, CCM, Werner Recital Hall Jan. 2011 Café MoMus - CCM Contemporary Music Ensemble, CCM, Patricia Corbett Theatre Nov. 2010 AD Chamber Recital, CCM, Werner Recital Hall Nov. 2010 Midwest Composers Symposium, Café MoMus, CCM, Corbett Auditorium Oct. 2010
STEPHEN B. NORDSTROM PAGE 5 Aurelian String Quartet 2010 2014 String Quartet and String Trio performances at various venues in Cincinnati Concerti di camera, CCM Spoleto Chamber Music Concerts, Spoleto, Italy July 2010 Baur Quartet AD Chamber Recital, CCM, Watson Recital Hall Feb. 2010 Café MoMus - CCM Contemporary Music Ensemble, CCM, Cohen Studio Theatre Feb. 2010 CCM Baur Quartet 2009 2010 String Quartet performances at various venues in Cincinnati Great Wall International Music Academy, Studio Chamber Recitals, Beijing, China Aug. 2009 OTMF Musica camera, Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca, Lucca, Italy July 2008 Quartet Zaria 2007 2009 String Quartet performances at various venues in Cincinnati Chamber Music Recitals, Manchester Music Festival, VT July 2006, 2007 Piano Trio Chamber Recital, UNT College of Music, Concert Hall Apr. 2006 PROFESSIONAL ORCHESTRAL EXPERIENCE El Paso Symphony Orchestra, El Paso, TX Acting Principal Second Violin Bohuslav Rattay, Music Director and Conductor Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, Las Cruces, NM Lonnie Klein, Music Director and Conductor 2015 present 2014 present Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, Lexington, KY 2011 2014 Scott Terrell, Music Director and Conductor Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Richmond, IN 2008 2014 Assistant Principal Second Violin Guy Victor Bordo, Music Director and Conductor Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Newport, KY 2012 2014 Substitute violin James R. Cassidy, Music Director Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, Abilene, TX 2003 2007 David Itkin, Music Director Orchestra of the Pines Symphony, Nacogdoches, TX 2003 2007 Gene Moon, Conductor Flower Mound Chamber Orchestra, Flower Mound, TX 2003 2007 Paul Bonneau, Music Director
STEPHEN B. NORDSTROM PAGE 6 Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra, Corpus Christi, TX 2003 2004 Substitute violin Cornelius Eberhardt, Music Director COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT UTEP All-Region Orchestra Clinic, Sun City ASTA Chapter, El Paso, TX Sep. 2014 Orchestral Sectional Coach Provided group violin instruction for local students in preparation for TMEA All-Region and State UIL orchestra auditions. Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra Workshop, Lexington, KY Apr. 2014 Orchestral Sectional Coach and Clinician Coached violin sectionals and prepared area youth orchestra students for a joint rehearsal and workshop. Participated in panel discussions with students and faculty. UC-CCM Music Education Clinics, Cincinnati, OH Orchestral Sectional Coach Clarkston High School (Clarkston, MI) Mar. 2014 Bexley High School (Columbus, OH) Feb. 2014 Anderson High School (Cincinnati, OH) Feb. 2014 Cincinnati String Fest, Cincinnati, OH Oct. 2013 Orchestral Sectional Coach Led violin sectionals and thoroughly prepared area high school students for a joint concert at CCM. Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra College Prep Day, Indianapolis, IN Sep. 2013 Adjudicated mock auditions and provided interviews for area students. FESTIVALS The Conductor s Institute of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2014 Conducting Fellow Pierre Monteux Academy for Conductors and Orchestral Musicians, Hancock, ME 2012 Concertmaster,, Chamber music Universität Mozarteum Internationale Sommerakademie, Salzburg, Austria 2010, 2011 Violin studies and masterclasses with Kurt Sassmannshaus CCM Spoleto Festival, Spoleto, Italy 2010, 2011 Concertmaster,, Chamber music Great Wall International Music Academy, Beijing, China 2009 Violin studies with Kurt Sassmannshaus, Piotr Milewski, and Michael Ma Chamber music studies with the Great Wall String Quartet
STEPHEN B. NORDSTROM PAGE 7 Masterclass with Michael Ma, Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts Opera Theatre and Music Festival of Lucca, Lucca, Italy 2008 Concertmaster Fellowship Chamber music studies with Jon Pegis, Gabriel Pegis Masterclass with Gabriel Pegis, Principal Second Violin - Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Manchester Music Festival, Manchester, VT 2006, 2007 Chamber music studies with Danwien Jiang, Ariel Rudiakov, and Joanna Genova Chamber masterclass with Nathaniel Rosen, Cello Manhattan School of Music Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific, Powell River, Canada 2005 Violin studies with Alexander Kalashkov, Joan Blackman The Henry Mancini Institute, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Performances with Quincy Jones, Bobby McFerrin, Dave Grusin, and Patrick Williams Jazz and Fiddle studies with Jeremy Cohen, Richard Greene ADJUDICATION Texas Music Educators Association Region XXII, Solo and Ensemble Judge Apr. 2015 El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra, Concerto Competition Judge Jan. 2015 Texas Music Educators Association, Orchestra Audition Judge, Region XXII Oct. 2014 Mariemont City School District, OMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest Judge Apr. 2014 Ohio Music Educators Association District XIV, Honors Orchestra Judge Jan. 2014 CCM Preparatory Department, Annual Achievement Festival Recital Host and Judge 2011 2013 Denton Independent School District, Solo and Ensemble Contest Judge 2006, 2007 Denton Independent School District, Regional Orchestra Audition Judge 2006 AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES First Prize, CCM Concerto Competition, Kurt Weill Violin Concerto, Op. 12 2013 University Graduate Scholarship, University of Cincinnati, CCM 2007 2013 Martha Jane Stone Scholarship Award, Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra 2012 CCM Spoleto Violin Fellowship Recipient, University of Cincinnati, CCM 2011 Sassmannshaus Tradition Teacher Training Certificate, Starling Project Foundation 2009 UNT College of Music Scholarship, University of North Texas 2002 2007 President s List, University of North Texas 2004 2006 Board of Regents University Academic Scholarship, University of North Texas 2002 2006 First Prize, Corpus Christi Young Artist s Preparatory Competition 2000, 2002 RESEARCH AND PAPERS Instrument of the Devil: The Mythical Evolution of the Violin and the Virtuoso DMA Historical Research Project, University of Cincinnati, Apr. 2013 Style and Technique in the Masses of Antoine Brumel: Composing in the Shadow of Josquin DMA Historical Research Project, University of Cincinnati, Dec. 2012 The Musical Style of Francesco Geminiani as Described in The Art of Playing on the Violin DMA Historical Research Project, University of Cincinnati, June 2012
STEPHEN B. NORDSTROM PAGE 8 PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX Jan. 2015 Lecture-Recital Francesco Geminiani s The Art of Playing on the Violin: A Guide for the Interpretation of Baroque Style in Modern Performance Southwestern College, Winfield, KS June 2014 Principles of Bow Technique for Strings Education Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO Mar. 2014 The Structural and Harmonic Language of Beethoven s First Symphony MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS The College Music Society 2013 present American String Teacher s Association 2010 present The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2005 2006 Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society 2004