Zack Niswender
Loveland
Summary
Dedicated and passionate freelance musician with a 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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Double Bassist
Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra
Fort Collins
09.2021 - Current
- Served as Principal and Assistant Principal Bassist for various concert series, including the Nutcracker Ballet, Organ Festival Concerts, and International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest.
- Coordinated and prepared bowed parts for multiple orchestral performances.
- Performed on electric bass for themed events, such as Halloween and Pops concerts.
- Collaborated closely with conductors and fellow musicians to ensure a cohesive ensemble sound, and successful concert outcomes.
Double Bassist
Boulder Symphony Orchestra/Symphony of The Rockies
Boulder
10.2023 - Current
- Served as Substitute Principal Double Bass and Substitute Section Double Bass
Substitute Double Bassist
Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra
Greeley
10.2021 - Current
- Served as Substitute Principal Double Bass and Substitute Section Double Bass, demonstrating flexibility and leadership in both principal and supportive roles.
- Led the bass section as needed, ensuring stylistic unity, clear articulation, and effective communication with the conductor and ensemble.
Double Bassist
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra
Cheyenne
01.2024 - Current
Double Bassist
Boulder Chamber Orchestra
Boulder
12.2023 - Current
Orchestra Personnel Manager
Kalos Arts Foundation
Loveland
12.2024 - Current
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Bass Performance
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12-2023
Skills
- Orchestral performance
- Bowing preparation
- Section leadership
Accomplishments
- Dean's List Student
- Green and Gold Scholarship recipient at Colorado State University
Timeline
Orchestra Personnel Manager
Kalos Arts Foundation
12.2024 - Current
Double Bassist
Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra
01.2024 - Current
Double Bassist
Boulder Chamber Orchestra
12.2023 - Current
Double Bassist
Boulder Symphony Orchestra/Symphony of The Rockies
10.2023 - Current
Substitute Double Bassist
Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra
10.2021 - Current
Double Bassist
Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Double Bass Performance
Colorado State University
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