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.
Hometown: Winter Park, FL
First year with Sarasota Orchestra: 1986
Instrument: John plays on a French Mirecourt double bass that is over 100 years old!
Education: Bachelor of Arts – University of Central Florida; Post-Graduate Studies – Mannes College of Music
Career Highlights: Some of John's favorite musical memories include: Sarasota Orchestra performances of the Mahler and Carl Nielsen Symphonies, working with Luciano Pavoritti, Hilary Hahn, and James Ehnes, playing a concert with Sarasota Orchestra with famous film composer and conductor Elmer Bernstein, and playing electric bass in Jesus Christ Superstar and Miss Saigon.
Passions and Interests: John enjoys day hiking, birdwatching, and bargain hunting at local thrift stores and estate sales. John's favorite sitcom is "Earl and Jasper's First Time" and he also enjoys PBS documentaries.
Box Office: 941-953-3434
Administration: 941-953-4252
Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
And at the concert venue one hour prior to showtime.
Our mission is to engage, educate, and enrich our community through high-quality, live musical experiences.
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.