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EDUCATION
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EDUCATION
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"Her Energy & Enthusiasm are Contagious! Our Students Loved her!"
Lorelei Farlow, Orchestra Teacher
Park Tudor School
"Ms. Morris was cool. She showed me a whole new way to think about my instrument"
Phil Chesterfield, senior
Noblesville High School
Cathy Morris obviously enjoys working with students as much as she enjoys playing music!
With her lighthearted, enthusiastic and often times humorous approach she is able to captivate the student's attention and lead them on a whole new adventure in sound.
Proud to be one of the few "pied pipers" of the electric violin she has recorded four CDs under her name, has performed on numerous stages in and outside of the United States,
appeared as a guest artist on countless other recordings and played back up for for many national artists.
No matter where she plays however, Cathy loves what she is doing and everyone can tell! Whether in kindergarten or college, a player or not, everyone is able to pick up on the electricity generated by the genuine love Cathy has for music and life! Consequently, over the years this attitude and approach has left lasting and even life changing
impressions with literally thousands of students.
She's affiliated with Young Audiences of Indiana, Meridian Academy of the Arts, Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, Midwest Jazz, Very Special Arts and the Indianapolis Local 3 A.F.of M.
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PERFORMANCES Cathy Morris can bring education and entertainment to your school all in one performance! Bringing with her either the Silken Strings or Collage she is able to leave lasting impressions on students K-College that will motivate and inspire not just attitudes towards music but also life! |
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WORKSHOPS As a soloist Cathy is available for a more intimate "hands-on" visit to your school. For players and non players alike she gives a more in depth look at the violin and its stylistic possibilities. She offers the student an opportunity to experience the instruments up close while introducing them to numerous players and music associated with the violin. |
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RESIDENCIES The Silken Strings can come to your school for a more extensive period of time with a more one on one experience with your orchestra. Through masterclasses, sectionals and monitored rehearsals they will bring a refreshing perspective to playing that will help motivate and direct your students to more effective ensemble playing through teamwork and support. |
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COLLABORATIVE CONCERTS Give your school orchestra a
chance to be a part of the band!Cathy and Collage offer their
own originals (arranged for string or full orchestra, easy to
difficult) for a collborative evening of music. Preparations
start with a rehearsal with Cathy followed by one that includes
her ryhthm section (piano, bass and drums) that finishes up with
a performance. Your players will learn what it is like to play
latin, swing and rock right along side the group! |
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SILKEN STRINGS The Silken Strings offer a refreshing and unique approach to string music. Their distinctive sound and unique presentation separates them from any other group in the midwest. They go far beyond their classical origins playing jazz, pop, movie sound tracks and familiar favorites from around the world. Originally from Columbus, Indiana the group is comprised primarily of family members Cathy Morris (violin) Dale Spurlock (bass) and Lise DeLong (viola) and is now located in Indianapolis. Joined by a second violinist and cellist this entertaining quintet has seen thousands of school children in association with Young Audiences of Indiana giving educational concerts statewide and serving as clinicians at numerous string festivals. |
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COLLAGE The electric violin supported by guitar, keyboards, bass, drums and percussion take you on an adventure in sound with their powerful originals. Regular headliners at festivals around the tri-state area their sound is documented on three CDs and receives radio airplay all over the country. The band was chosen to play for both President Bill Clinton and Mikail Gorbachev during their visits to Indiana and in '94 played five concerts in Japan. They have been offering educational programing since 1995. |