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James VanDemark is a Professor of Double Bass at the Eastman School of Music within the University of Rochester. A celebrated virtuoso, he has performed as a soloist with major orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and San Francisco Symphony, earning acclaim for his musical intelligence and technical mastery. VanDemark's career spans solo performances, chamber music collaborations, and commissions of works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composers, while also serving as an educator whose students hold positions in prestigious orchestras globally.
- Education: BFA, Magna cum Laude, SUNY Buffalo (1976)
Research & Artistic Interests: VanDemark's artistic practice centers on double bass performance, chamber music, and innovative interdisciplinary works like Circle of Faith with Native American artists. He actively premieres commissioned compositions and explores narrative roles in orchestral settings through works like A Young Rodent’s Guide to the Orchestra.
Professional Affiliations: He serves as Co-Chair of the String Department and Chair of the Musical Arts Major at Eastman, an interdisciplinary honors program. His performance career includes guest appearances at festivals such as Mostly Mozart and Newport.
