Miller Arts Scholars
Miller Arts Scholars
Ellis Nolan

Ellis Nolan

Semester of Mini-grant
Year of Mini-grant
2022
Disciplines(s)
Grant Description
Currently, I mix on headphones, however, as I’ve gotten more interested in mixing, I’ve learned that studio monitors can produce a more accurate sound as they have better capability to produce low end frequencies.
Original Proposal
Proposal Outcome
Title
Studio Monitors
Semester of Mini-grant
Year of Mini-grant
2022
Disciplines(s)
Grant Description
The role of a bassist in most contexts is defining the chord, i.e. playing the root note or playing a note that implies a different chord based on the notes the guitarist or pianist is playing. However, the range of a 4 string electric bass can be limiting towards this goal.
Original Proposal
Proposal Outcome
Title
5 String Electric Bass
Class Year
2023
Disciplines(s)
Arts Award Type
Proposal Outcome
Faculty Advisor
Pete Spaar
Department
Music
Grant Description
I am applying for this Arts Award so that I can buy a good quality upright for my own use here at UVA, at home, at gigs, and for recording. This purchase will allow me to practice on a more consistent basis, as well as put to use the technique and new skills I’ve been learning these past two years outside of just UVA ensembles.
Original Proposal
Title
Purchasing a high-quality Upright Bass

Ellis Nolan is a musician from Northern Virginia. He started playing guitar at a young age, but quickly took on other instruments as well, such as the trombone, bass guitar and drums. Since then he has performed with various groups playing all kinds of music, everything from salsa to rap song parodies on ukulele. For a short time he was also a music teacher at a local music school. More recently, he has played with various groups in Charlottesville, including two of the University Jazz Combos, as well as his own jazz group back at home. Furthermore, Ellis has produced and released multiple albums on BandCamp and his YouTube channel, usually accompanied by original animations or art. He has also produced and played guitar for various Northern Virginia artists and bands. Ellis is always eager to broaden his musical and artistic horizons, and hopes being part of the Miller Arts Scholars program will help him on that journey.

2023