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Piper Kemmerer

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Accomplished musician with a proven track record of success, including a pivotal role as bandleader for the PK Trio and Assistant Principle Double Bassist with FGCU Symphony Orchestra. Specializes in jazz and classical genres, demonstrating exceptional sight-reading abilities and collaborative teamwork. Enhanced online presence, significantly promoting career growth through strategic marketing and social media engagement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Teacher

Self Employed
06.2023 - Current
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Taught students of varying skill levels on electric bass, upright bass, and basic jazz voice.
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
  • Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
  • Taught private and semi-private lessons preparing students for auditions and performances.
  • Facilitated communication with parents through parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, social media, and bulletin board postings.
  • Established and maintained network of music contacts to promote work continuity.
  • Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.

Session Bassist and Vocalist

The Fort Studio
03.2023 - Current
  • Produced and recorded studio sessions for various musical acts and genres.
  • Used printed text and musical notations to memorize musical selections and routines.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.

Double Bassist

FGCU Wind Orcestra
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
  • Performed in numerous shows.


Pit Musician

Fort Myers Theatre
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Performed in 12 shows for production of Marvin Hamlisch's A Chorus Line
  • Professionally performed on both double bass and electric bass.
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
  • Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.

Band Leader/Double Bassist and Vocalist

PK Trio
02.2022 - Current
  • Performs regularly as bassist and vocalist as venues such as The Tribby Arts Center, The London Club, The Roadhouse Cafe, Chocolattes, and Artis Naples.
  • Traveled with band to shows and planned transportation and lodging for 3 musicians.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Wrote and arranged jazz and contemporary music in original styles.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
  • Selected and arranged music holiday performances and special events.
  • Promoted career growth through online and social media presence.

Double Bassist

Naples Community Orchestra
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
  • Performed in 3 shows performing various selections from Mozart, Strauss, Prokofiev, and Humperdinck.
  • Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.

Assistant Principle Double Bassist

FGCU Symphony Orchestra
08.2021 - Current
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Performed in numerous shows.
  • Collaborated with section players to achieve tonal and harmonic balance


Double Bassist and Vocalist

FGCU Flight Jazz Ensemble
08.2021 - Current
  • Performed regularly as not only bassist but vocalist as well.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Performed in multiple shows.
  • Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
  • Interpreted different music by making use of improvisation, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.

Freelance Performer

Various Acts
08.2021 - Current
  • Performed as bass player for multiple acts at various venues in the tri-county area.
  • Communicated with new musical partners to build connection personally and socially.
  • Used social media to promote events and build audience.
  • Learned original arrangements and music.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Double Bass Performance

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Howard W. Blake School of The Arts
Tampa, FL
05.2021

Skills

  • Music History
  • Special performances
  • Specializing in jazz and classical
  • Original songwriter
  • Live sessions
  • Private Lessons
  • Sight Reading
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Marketing
  • Collaborative Teamwork

Interests

Interests aside from performance include music history and musicological research

Timeline

Private Teacher

Self Employed
06.2023 - Current

Session Bassist and Vocalist

The Fort Studio
03.2023 - Current

Double Bassist

FGCU Wind Orcestra
01.2023 - 05.2023

Pit Musician

Fort Myers Theatre
06.2022 - 06.2022

Band Leader/Double Bassist and Vocalist

PK Trio
02.2022 - Current

Double Bassist

Naples Community Orchestra
01.2022 - 11.2022

Assistant Principle Double Bassist

FGCU Symphony Orchestra
08.2021 - Current

Double Bassist and Vocalist

FGCU Flight Jazz Ensemble
08.2021 - Current

Freelance Performer

Various Acts
08.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Double Bass Performance

Florida Gulf Coast University

High School Diploma -

Howard W. Blake School of The Arts

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