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GRANT PHILLIPS

Ann Arbor,MI

Summary

Enthusiastic double bassist and scientist working in Michigan! 10+ years of experience with orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire, as well as music theory and composition. 4+ years of experience in the astronomy field; specializes in stellar astrophysics and familiar with coding, scientific writing, and quantitative research. Ready to apply knowledge and share passion for music and science!

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Active member of the International Society of Bassists

Volunteer worker at the International Society of Bassists 2023 Convention

Substitute double bassist for the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra

01.2023

Symphony Orchestra

01.2019

Actively plays gigs in Ann Arbor area

01.2019

Texas Music Educators Association All-State Symphonic Band

01.2018

Attended Interlochen Festival for the Arts

01.2017

Attended Texas Music Festival (TMF) in Houston

06.2022 - 07.2022

In-house bass player at the House of the Lord Church in Houston

01.2018 - 01.2019

Bassist in the Houston Youth Symphony Orchestra

01.2017 - 01.2019

American Festival for the Arts Summer Music Camp

01.2013 - 01.2019

1st Chair Texas Music Educators Association Region 23 Orchestra

01.2015 - 01.2018

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Double Bass Performance, Astronomy, Physics

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2024

High School Diploma -

High School For The Performing And Visual Arts
Houston
05.2019

Skills

  • Orchestral Section Leading
  • Live Performance Experience
  • Music Theory Expertise
  • Sight Reading
  • Taking Cues and Direction
  • Stellar Astrophysics
  • Astronomical Techniques
  • Proficient in Python and C
  • Scientific Paper Writing
  • Quantitative Research
  • Advanced Mathematics and Physics
  • Intermediate Spanish Speaking Skills

Additional Information

Texas Music Educators Association All-State Symphonic Band in 2018 and Symphony Orchestra in 2019, 1st Chair Texas Music Educators Association Region 23 Orchestra (2015-2018), Bassist in the Houston Youth Symphony Orchestra (2017-2019), Attended Interlochen Festival for the Arts to study double bass performance during the summer of 2017, American Festival for the Arts Summer Music Camp (2013-2019), Active member of the International Society of Bassists, In-house bass player at the House of the Lord Church in Houston (2018-2019), Attended the Texas Music Festival in Houston during the summer of 2022; played in the orchestra, and studied with Paul Ellison and Eric Larson, Volunteer worker at the International Society of Bassists 2023 Convention, Actively plays gigs in Ann Arbor area, such as double bassist for local churches, choirs, opera productions, alumni orchestras and bands, and recital performances (2019-present), Substitute double bassist for the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra (2023-present)

Timeline

Substitute double bassist for the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra

01.2023

Attended Texas Music Festival (TMF) in Houston

06.2022 - 07.2022

Symphony Orchestra

01.2019

Actively plays gigs in Ann Arbor area

01.2019

Texas Music Educators Association All-State Symphonic Band

01.2018

In-house bass player at the House of the Lord Church in Houston

01.2018 - 01.2019

Attended Interlochen Festival for the Arts

01.2017

Bassist in the Houston Youth Symphony Orchestra

01.2017 - 01.2019

1st Chair Texas Music Educators Association Region 23 Orchestra

01.2015 - 01.2018

American Festival for the Arts Summer Music Camp

01.2013 - 01.2019

Active member of the International Society of Bassists

Volunteer worker at the International Society of Bassists 2023 Convention

Bachelor of Arts - Double Bass Performance, Astronomy, Physics

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

High School Diploma -

High School For The Performing And Visual Arts

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