March 16, 2010-Iredell Concert Association Article
Lake Norman Orchestra Shines with Local Talent: The members of Lake Norman Orchestra fill the stage in Mac Gray Auditorium on March 13, 2010. These local musicians of all ages volunteer their time and talents and meet once a week to practice at Peninsula Baptist Church in Mooresville. This night, an eager audience waits to hear them perform as Eduardo Cedeño, musical director and conductor, enters the stage to conduct.
Cedeño brings many musical credits to the orchestra. In addition to holding both a bachelor and master’s degree in music, he studied conducting under Jackson Wiley of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis and violin under Hidetaro Suzuki, former Concertmaster of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in addition to other prestigious teachers in various areas of musical studies.
Cedeño’s fluency in conducting becomes evident as he picks up his baton. He conducts with his whole body, almost dancing to the music as he brings in the various instruments with precise arm and body movements, continually keeping the beat with fluid gestures. ...(to read the article in its entirety, click hereor download the .pdf file below.)