Alexander Pershounin

Dr. Alexander Pershounin is an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida School of Music, specializing in teaching classical, jazz, and commercial double bass and bass guitar. He joined UF in Fall 2024 after teaching at institutions including the University of Northern Iowa, Columbus State University, and Gnessins’ State College of Music in Russia. His performances and collaborations span internationally renowned festivals such as Montreaux Jazz Festival and Pori Jazz Festival, alongside artists like Dizzy Gillespie and Yo-Yo Ma.

• Education: DMA and MFA (University of Southern Mississippi); degrees from Gnessins' State Academy of Music, Moscow.

His research and performance interests encompass classical, jazz, commercial, and world music, with expertise in performance, composition, and arranging. Dr. Pershounin’s students have excelled in national/international competitions and professional careers. He has released several albums as a soloist and ensemble musician.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His professional contributions focus on music pedagogy and performance, with active involvement in studio teaching and ensemble direction.