Eleanor Tatton retired from teaching for Harmony Stockton and the Lodi Unified School District, where she specialized in string education for grades 4-12. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Ellie has also been active as a string clinician throughout California and Oregon.

She graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelors Degree in music education and received her Masters Degree and teaching credentials from Kansas State Teachers College.

As a young musician growing up in Los Angeles, Ellie played in the Peter Meremblum Junior Symphony. She also participated in chamber music workshops at the University of Southern California, and had the privilege of working under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas in the Young Musicians Foundation Orchestra.

While Ellie continues to be an active performer with the Stockton Symphony and other ensembles, she has retired from her position as principal violist of most to enjoy greater freedom for visits with grandchildren.