Vancello Music

Cellist Steve VanRavenswaay has been a member of the Grand Rapids Symphony in Michigan for nearly
30 years! He joined the orchestra as a part time player while still in High School in Holland, Michigan
and after attending the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland where he studied
with the late Stephen Kate's, he rejoined the orchestra as a full time member.
Since signing on with the orchestra Mr. VanRavenswaay's career has taken many interesting turns, including
a number of recordings with various new age artists and numerous commercials. More recently he has
performed with such artists as The Irish Tenors, LeAnn Rimes, Natalie Cole, Linda Ronstadt, John Tesh,
Josh Groban, Yes, The Moody Blues and the Christmas rock/heavy metal extravaganza Trans-Siberian Orchestra ,
which is fast becoming one of the most popular Christmas shows touring the USA!
Steven VanRavenswaay has just completed recording his first solo CD entitled " Cello Songs & Stories ", a
collection of original music for cello and piano. The music is in a light classical/new age/jazz style,
relaxing yet intellectually and emotionally challenging.
Steve's acoustic cello was made in 1755 by Leopold Widhalm of Nurnberg. More information about this
fine instrument is available on this page. He hopes to soon be the proud owner of a 6 string monster of
an electric instrument made by Wood Violins. The "Viper" cello will have a high E string and a low F string.
Possibly in a metallic black or red wash over burled maple with gold fittings. The possibilities are truly frightening!
Mr. VanRavenswaay is available for weddings and receptions either as a solo cellist with prerecorded back-ups
or in ensemble with various additional musicians to suit your musical needs. More information is available here.

Questions or comments are welcome at:

communicate@vancello.com