ELIJAH WHITE is lively cellist based in Denver, CO. As an avid orchestral musician, Elijah regularly plays with regional orchestras including the Fort Collins Symphony, Greeley Philharmonic, Greensboro Symphony, Winston-Salem Symphony, and the Western Piedmont Symphony. Elijah has participated in a number of renowned festivals including the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, the Brevard Summer Music Festival, and the American Institute for Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. He is a prize holder for the 2023 Tennessee Cello Workshop Young Professionals Competition.
In Addition to his passion for classical music, Elijah is an active performer in other genres. Highlights include performances with the Trans Siberian Orchestra and Natalie Merchant. Elijah is a current member of the long-term Suzuki cello pedagogy training program at the University of Denver and a current teacher through the Lamont Suzuki Program, where he studies under Heather Hadley. Beyond the cello, Elijah works as a Musicology Teaching Assistant at the University of Denver where he works closely with DU faculty to help plan and instruct university classes.
Beyond the cello, Elijah is fascinated by music theory, composition, and recording arts, particularly when it comes to film scores. He also likes playing with his cats, hiking, and baking. Elijah holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Cello Performance at the University of Denver. His principal teachers have included Isabel Castellvi, Brooks Whitehouse, and Matthew Zalkind.