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Troy Birdsong
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Troy Birdsong
Music Coach
Music
Brief biography
Troy Birdsong is a sought after bassist in Western Wisconsin in both classical and jazz. Mr. Birdsong has performed with such orchestras as the Louisville Orchestra, the La Crosse Symphony, the Winona Symphony and the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra. He has performed as soloist with the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra and the Winona Symphony. He is an active jazz bassist, performing with a variety of groups in the La Crosse area. Mr. Birdsong has a masters degree in double bass performance from the University of Louisville, where he studied with Sidney King. He has performed in clinics and master classes with Gary Karr, Harold Robinson, Stuart Sankey, Barry Green and Bruce Bransby.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI May 1992
Master of Music - Double Bass Performance University of Louisville - Louisville, KY August 1994
Career
Teaching history
Bryan Station Middle and High School, Lexington, KY
Holmen Middle and High School-Holmen, WI
Professional history
- Principal Double Bass Winona Symphony 2012-present
- Featured soloist Winona Symphony, October 2014
- Principal Double Bass La Crosse Symphony 1998-2011
- Section Double Bass West Virginia Symphony 1994-1996
- Section Double Bass Owensboro Symphony 1993-1996