Rebekah Wilhelm

I arrive 30 minutes before every event to chat with the music coordinator, warm up, etc. Although I am classically trained, songs I offer include classical, pop, Disney, or other genres requested. By default I play acoustically but am open to playing with amplification upon request.

Rebekah Wilhelm is a cellist from Dayton, Ohio. During her time in Dayton, she taught a private studio and was very active at Wright State University where she attended for two years. She then continued her studies at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio in cello performance. As an undergraduate, she won principal cellist of the University Symphony Orchestra and held the position of cellist in the Klinder Graduate String Quartet. She also taught at Athens Community Music School where her students ranged from ages 8-60. Rebekah has performed in various masterclasses including Keith Lockhart, Joel Smirnoff, Laura Metcalf, Craig Hultgren and Adriana Cantino. Rebekah finished her Masters degree in cello performance at Butler University in 2019 under Dr. William Grubb. She has since hiked the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail and is now residing in her Batesville, Indiana with her new husband and puppy.

I play acoustically but if there is a need for amplification, I ask that the event coordinator find a set up near an outlet or extension chord. If it is an outdoor event, a tent or covering may be necessary as the sun and heat can damage the cello varnish/wood. Likewise if the temperature is low, a space heater (or moving the event indoors) may be necessary as it may cause damages to the instrument.