Cello Student Spotlight

Thank you, Emma Dutcher, for interviewing fellow cello students and putting together these student spotlights during the Spring 2024 Semester! And a special thank you to all the students who participated in the spotlight.

Aurora Figard

Junior from Lake Geneva

Has been playing for 13 years

Why UW-Whitewater? I chose UW-Whitewater because it was close to home while being far enough away to feel like I was on my own. I really liked how small the classrooms looked and knew I would get a more personal experience rather than just being a number in a big lecture hall at a big college. I also knew some of the professors in the music department, so I was excited to be able to play in campus orchestra.

Eleri Beal

Super Senior from Madison

Has been playing for 8 years

Why UW-Whitewater? There's many reasons why I chose UW-Whitewater was that the faculty were really down to earth, you could just tell. When I visited UWW it wasn't only the faculty that stood out, but a bright purple poster on the wall that read "UWW Varsity Cello Team." The rest was history.

Emma Dutcher

Junior from Oregon

Has been playing for 12 years

Why UW-Whitewater? I was drawn to their music education program.

Grace Palmer

Sophomore from Janesville

Has been playing for 10 years

Why UW-Whitewater? It’s close to home, I’ve heard wonderful things about the music program, and purple is my favorite color.

JT White

Sophomore from Beloit

Has been playing for 10 years

Why UW-Whitewater? Because it was close to home and it had my major. My dad was also a Whitewater grad as well as many of my old teachers.

Kennedy Vahovick

Senior from New Berlin

Has been playing for 13 years

Why UW-Whitewater? Originally my major was History Education, and Whitewater is a good place for that. I also wanted to attend a smaller in state school.

Liam Thoen

Freshman from West Allis

Has been playing for 12 years

Why UW-Whitewater? A large number of reasons. Whitewater being about an hour away from home is the perfect distance, and Whitewater's cost is very manageable. Furthermore, I know of a number of alumni from Whitewater that suggested I attend the university, knowing how good of a school it is.