Chenoa Orme-Stone
Cellist and Music Educator
About
Dr. Chenoa Orme-Stone is an accomplished cellist and music educator based in Santa Barbara, California, celebrated for her expressive playing and dedication to bringing fresh perspectives to audiences through innovative programming. She has premiered a variety of new works, ranging from solo pieces to orchestral compositions, furthering her commitment to expanding the classical musical landscape.
In addition to her performing career, Chenoa has extensive teaching experience and maintains a vibrant cello studio that serves students of all ages and levels. Her students have earned top prizes in prestigious competitions and gone on to attend renowned institutions such as The Juilliard School. Chenoa has been invited to adjudicate competitions, give masterclasses, and lead string workshops throughout the United States. She has also coached orchestral cello sectionals and chamber ensembles at a variety of educational institutions and was most recently appointed director of the Santa Barbara branch of Junior Chamber Music.
Chenoa grew up in Seattle, Washington, where she fell in love with the cello at age four. She earned her Bachelor of Music from Indiana University and her Master of Music from the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen, where she performed with the Diamond Ensemble, Copenhagen Philharmonic, and Royal Danish Opera. Chenoa went on to complete her Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she served as a Teaching Assistant for Cello and Orchestra and performed in the graduate fellowship quartet. Her principal teachers included Emilio Colón, Morten Zeuthen, Marc Coppey, Jennifer Kloetzel, and Rajan Krishnaswami. She has been invited to perform in masterclasses for world-renowned musicians including Yo-Yo Ma, Martin Menking, David Geber, Eric Kim, Hannu Kiiski, Chu Yi-Bing, Julia Lichten, and members of the Juilliard, Danish, and Calidore string quartets.
Beyond music, Chenoa enjoys storytelling in all its forms, volunteering at the local animal shelter, and searching for the best vegan tacos.