Instrument: Bass
Chair: Jarrett Fankhauser Chair
Endowed by the Paul Ogle Foundation
Education: Master of Music, Indiana University (Bruce Bransby), Aspen MFS (Stuart Sankey), Johannesen ISA (Gary Karr), Bachelor of Music Education K-12, UWSP (David Dunn)
Hometown: Wausau, WI
Joined the LO: 2001
What do you enjoy most about performing with the Louisville Orchestra?
The surprising variety of music and the positive collegiality in the workplace.
In what ways do you think the Louisville Orchestra can make the greatest impact on our community?
The L.O. continues to live up to its goal of meeting and serving the entire community; searching out the common musical threads between all people.
What is your favorite type of orchestral music to perform, and why?
Anything compelling! My favorite LO concerts include Jack Harlow, Kool & the Gang, John Williams, Mahler, CPE Bach, Jim James at the Tonight Show, YoYo Ma in Mammoth Cave.
Who is your favorite composer or musician?
J. S. Bach's music is endlessly compelling and inventive, but sometimes I like a musical story like those from John Williams, or Mahler, or Iron Maiden.