Eleanor Tatton recently retired from teaching for the Lodi Unified School District since 1981, 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.

Even more recently, Ellie has retired from her position as principal violist of the Stockton Symphony to enjoy greater freedom for visits with grandchildren. In addition her work in the Stockton Symphony and other local ensembles, Ellie is currently teaching for Harmony Stockton.

Warren van Bronkhorst | Jackie Lew | Eleanor Tatton | Ira Lehn