Zachary Niswender Freelance Musician
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Dedicated and passionate freelance musician with proven track record successfully leading concerts as principal double bass and providing strong section playing for a coherent and clean sounding section. Communicates effectively with other musicians, conductors, and administration . Well versed in classical music standards and professionalism.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Double Bass
Fort Collins Symphony
09.2021 - Current
- Have acted as principal and assistant principal for serval concert series including the Nutcracker Ballet, Organ Festival concerts, and for the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest.
- Coordinated and bowed parts for several concerts.
- Doubled on electric bass for Halloween and Pops concerts.
- Collaborated with conductors and other musicians to achieve a cohesive sound for successful concerts.
Double Bassist
The Larimer Chorale
12.2021 - Current
- Served as principal double bass for the 2023-2024 season and assistant/section double bass for the 2022-2023 season.
- Coordinated bowings with fellow principal strings to ensure coherent bowings.
- Established strong rapport with fellow musicians through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect while working together on projects.
Double Bassist
Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Small continuo section playing including myself and two other cellos.
Substitute Double Bass
Boulder Chamber Orchestra
12.2023 - Current
Substitute Double Bassist
Chamber Orchestra Of The Springs
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Served as section bass for the 2024 production of the Nutcracker.
Substitute Double Bass
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra
11.2021 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Music - Double Bass Performance
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2023
High School Diploma -
Loveland High School
Loveland, CO05.2018
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Subject matter expertise
Timeline
Substitute Double Bassist
Chamber Orchestra Of The Springs
01.2024 - 01.2024
Double Bassist
Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra
12.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Double Bass
Boulder Chamber Orchestra
12.2023 - Current
Double Bassist
The Larimer Chorale
12.2021 - Current
Substitute Double Bass
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra
11.2021 - Current
Section Double Bass
Fort Collins Symphony
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Double Bass Performance
Colorado State University
High School Diploma -
Loveland High School
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