Stephen Tramontozzi is the Assistant Principal Bass of the San Francisco Symphony since 1980. A native of Arlington, Massachusetts, he studied at the Eastman School of Music, New England Conservatory, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.He is on the faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, has led master classes across the United States, and has coached members of the SFS Youth Orchestra bass section since its inception.
PUBLICATIONS
The Solo Cello Suites of J.S. Bach for Double Bass Nos. 2, 3, and 4
RECORDINGSWalkaboutThe Books of Madrigals by George Crumb (under his supervision)The Keyboard Concerti of J.S. Bach Chamber Music by Lou Harrison
EDUCATION
San Francisco Conservatory of MusicM.M. Music Applied Double Bass 1981
New England Conservatory of MusicB.M. Music Applied Double Bass 1977
EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Principal Double Bass, San Francisco Symphony1980 – Present
Principal Double Bass, Sun Valley Music Festival2004 – Present
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Double Bass CoachSan Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra1981- Present
Professor of Double BassSan Francisco Conservatory of Music1985 – Present
Professor of Double Bass Mills College1995 – Present
Professor of Double Bass University of California, Berkeley 1988 – 2000
Professor of Double Bass Stanford University1986 – 1994
Professor of Double Bass University of California, Santa Cruz 1988 – 1995
