John joined Sarasota Orchestra in 1997 as Assistant Principal Double Bass. Prior to this position, he was in the Orchestra as a per service musician and a double bass coach for the Sarasota Orchestra Youth Strings and Summer Camp. He has previously performed as Principal Double Bass with the Naples Philharmonic, Savannah Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, and Jacksonville Symphony. John has performed with nationally touring companies such as the Moiseyev Ballet, Moscow Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and New York City Opera. In addition to his classical experience, John has also performed with many musical acts and contemporary artist including Harry Connick Jr, Herb Alpert, South Pacific with Robert Goulet, and Anything Goes with Mitzi Gaynor.

Phone

Box Office: 941-953-3434
Administration: 941-953-4252

Hours

Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
And at the concert venue one hour prior to showtime.

Our Mission

Our mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.

Accessibility

Sarasota Orchestra is committed to making our performances and facilities accessible to everyone in our community.

All of the Orchestra’s facilities are accessible to persons using wheelchairs.

Assistive listening devices are available for all Orchestra performances.

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