Fred Bretschger, bass

Bretschger has been the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's assistant principal bass since 1980. He was formerly principal bass at the Houston and Indianapolis Symphonies. Bretschger has been a guest artist at various events including the: Summer Arts Program at Humboldt College; Sandpoint, Steamboat Springs, Grand Teton, Tanglewood, Aspen and the Santa Fe Opera Festivals. He is an accomplished composer, conductor and arranger. Bretschger joined the Sarasota Music Festival faculty in 1993.