Meet the Students: Braizahn Jones

Double bass student Braizahn Jones discusses his career, his holistic outlook on life, and more in Overtones. Once a promising student athlete, Braizahn came to the double bass relatively late in life, but once he decided to pursue music, he devoted himself fully to the endeavor. Aided by a deeply philosophical approach, Braizahn quickly joined the ranks of the top young bassists playing today, and now finds himself knocking on the door of a career as an orchestral bassist, having already performed with orchestras including the Seattle Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra.

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Joseph Conyers (’04) Receives 2024 ASTA Artist Teacher Award

Curtis congratulates Joseph Conyers (Double Bass ’04), who received the American String Teachers Association’s 2024 Artist Teacher Award.

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