NICK CRIST

Nicholas D. Crist, graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN with a Bachelor’s of Music degree with a focus in Cello Performance. Where he studied under Dr. Gregory Hamilton.

During his time at Concordia College, he was the Principal Cellist of the Emmy award winning Concordia Orchestra with whom he toured with both nationally and internationally. Following his time at Concordia, Nicholas went on to pursue a Master’s of Music degree in Cello Performance from the University of Nevada - Las Vegas where he studied under Dr. Andrew Smith, and held a Graduate Assistantship in Cello Performance.

During his Master's program, Nicholas served as Principal Cellist with the University of Nevada - Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra, and was a founding member of the Aeon String Quartet. As a student, Nicholas has had the opportunity to take masterclasses with world class musicians including Emilio Colon, Frank Huang, Matthew Hunter, the Miro String Quartet, and the Telegraph String Quartet.

Currently, Nicholas serves as a cellist in the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, and is a freelance musician and teacher in the Twin Cities area.