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.
MUSICIANS | DOUBLE BASS
John Miller
Principal | Get to know John Miller
Hometown: Hampton, VA
First year with Sarasota Orchestra: 1993
Instrument: John's main bass is a full size Double Bass made by Joseph Reiger in Mittenald Germany in 1821. His other bass is a modern instrument made by Arnold Schnitzer, it is unique in that it is asymmetrical. It looks like Salvador Dali made a bass.
Education: Bachelor of Music – James Madison University; Master of Music – Peabody Conservatory
Career Highlights: Some of John's favorite career highlights include, rehearsing Brahms's 4th Symphony with George Solti at Abbey Roads studio in London, playing the "Trout quintet" with Andrea Watts, and releasing a CD on Albany records (Miller and Ramsey Play Ramsier).
Passions and Interests: Outside of music, John enjoys golf, craft beer, and watching football.
