Faculty
Dr. Timothy
Mutschlecner
Cello
tmutschl@uwsp.edu
715-346-3580
Personal Story
Tim Mutschlecner became the first full time Suzuki Cello Specialist at the
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point when he joined the faculty in the Aber
Suzuki Center in the fall of 2007. Most recently Tim was at the University of
Florida in Gainesville where he taught cello for four years and graduated with a
PhD. in Music Education in August 2007. While pursuing his studies at the
University of Florida Tim was principal of the Gainesville Chamber Orchestra and
an active performer in the community. Previously Dr. Mutschlecner established
and directed a Suzuki cello program in Johnson City, Tennessee as well as
performing as principal and associate principal cellist in two regional
orchestras. Tim received a M.M. in Violoncello and Suzuki Pedagogy from the
Cleveland Institute of Music and his B.M. in Violoncello from Indiana University
in 1983. Tim moved to Stevens Point with his wife Sarah, a Nurse Practitioner
and their three daughters; Audrey, Megan, and Eleanor.