Jeffrey David Bradetich (born 1957) is an Americans, American

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and performer of

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. He currently teaches at the

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. Bradetich made his

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debut at the

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(now called

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) on November 22, 1982. Since then, Bradetich has performed over 800 concerts and given more than 1300 master classes throughout the world, including the continents of

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and

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Education

Bradetich began studying double bass in the public school orchestra program in

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under the tutelage of Royce Lewis and Dr. Robert Hladky. Then from 1975 to 1980, he achieved both bachelor's and master's degrees from

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while working with Warren Benfield and Joseph Guastafeste from the

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Career

Today, Bradetich is an active lecturer and clinician, holding annual workshops and master classes. He also served as Executive Director of the

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from 1982 to 1990. He has taught on the faculties of the

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and

prior to his 1994 appointment as director of the largest double bass program in the world at the

. In addition to his performance and professional experience, Bradetich has also transcribed over 100 solo works. Some of his musical editions have been published online through Ovation Press.Ovation Press Editors, Jeff Bradetich
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Organizations and activities

* 1982–1990:

(Executive Director) — established the ISB International Conventions, ISB Solo Competitions, ISB Endowment Fund, and ISB Magazine (Editor, 1982–1988). * 1987: Music For All To Hear, Inc. (Co-Founder) — First company to record music especially arranged and prepared for the

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. * 2008: Bradetich Foundation — The Foundation plans to host an international solo competition in 2010 with the largest prizes in bass history (over $30,000 USD prize value for first prize)

References

External links

Bradetich Foundation

Music For All To Hear, Inc.

Bradetich Master Classes - Europe

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bradetich, Jeff Classical double-bassists American classical double-bassists American male double-bassists 1957 births University of North Texas College of Music faculty Texas classical music Bienen School of Music alumni Living people University of Michigan faculty 21st-century American double-bassists 21st-century American male musicians