Resonance: A Multicultural Cello Method
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A pedagogical approach to learning the cello using music that has contributed to American culture.
07/07/2026
It is always so lovely when we can get Resonance people together in person!
Here’s a picture of Kate, Bianca and Laura at the Chicago Suzuki Institute! 💗💗💗
Kate, who was Bianca’s professor at ISU and is working on our Resonance Viola Method just got to meet Laura, who is teaching at CSI, in person for the first time. We missed you, Hilary!! 🎵
🇨🇩 Happy Independence Day to the Democratic Republic of the Congo! Today marks 66 years of independence and celebrates the resilience, strength, and rich cultural heritage of the Congolese people.
We’re also thrilled to celebrate the DRC’s historic first-ever FIFA World Cup victory over the weekend! Their recent win advanced them into the knockout stage for the first time in the nation’s history 🥳🏟️
In our video, you’ll hear Music Institute of Chicago Pre-Twinkle students led by teachers Bianca Prado and Julia Wen learning call and response through the DRC folk song, Before Dinner.
Wishing everyone in the DRC a joyful Independence Day! 🇨🇩
06/29/2026
We’re so excited to be spreading our wings with Resonance: A Multicultural VIOLA Method!
We are thrilled to have wonderful violist and viola professor Dr. Katherine Lewis collaborating with us to adapt our beloved Resonance Cello Method for Viola!
Thank you, AVS for awarding Kate this Mini-Grant to support the work of adapting our Resonance book 1 songs for viola.
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It was so fun to combine the cello studios of Laura Usiskin, Mary Beth Bryant, and Mary Horst in Atlanta, GA for a wonderful group concert on May 2nd that included Sakura from Resonance Book 1 Cello Ensembles! ✨
Thank you to these amazing teachers and students for playing it and for sharing with us!
05/25/2026
Join Hilary and Bianca to learn about their ideas and work reimagining the Canon and giving students opportunities to learn strings through diverse and pedagogically curated repertoire!
It will be on Tuesday June 14th at 12pmET/11amCT/9amPT.
Register to the ASTA Virtual String Teachers Summit and join us!
We LOVE hearing our ensemble pieces being played!!! ♥️
Here’s a beautiful rendition of Arirang, A Korean Folk Song played by the wonderful Brooklyn Cello School, SBW Cello Studio, and Ridgefield Suzuki School cellists at their 2026 Cellobration.
Thank you to these talented students and their awesome teachers for playing and sharing it with us!
This and other fabulous multilevel cello ensemble arrangements are part of our Resonance A Multicultural Cello Method Ensembles book.
Get your copy now! 🎵✨
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are primarily a Japanese cultural icon symbolizing the fleeting nature of life, mortality, renewal, and the beauty of spring. Their brief, intense bloom represents the transience of life, while also celebrating new beginnings, love, and friendship.
Sakura is one of the songs in Resonance: A Multicultural Cello Method, Book 1. Besides its gorgeous melody, it introduces students to the pentatonic scale, features slurs, and it’s a lovely opportunity to work on expressive playing.
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Resonance books are available at https://songburdmusic.com/products/resonance-a-multicultural-cello-method-book-1-cello-ensemble and through most music retailers.
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