John Price

Biography
Get to know John Price
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.