Dartmouth Events

Masterclass: Kyle Augustine, double bass

Kyle Augustine, U.S. Navy Band principal bassist, presents a masterclass with student double bassists.

Thursday, April 4, 2024
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Sudikoff 004
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Arts, Arts and Sciences, Performances

Kyle Augustine is a double bassist and electric bassist that performs in the Washington, D.C. area. He is a member of the United States Navy Band, associate principal bassist with the Fairfax Symphony, and member of the American Festival Pops Orchestra. He made his solo debut in 2017 performing Niccolo Paganini's Moses Variations on tour with the Navy Band.

As an educator, Kyle has served on the faculties of Catholic University and George Mason University. He is currently the bass teacher at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, and maintains a private studio in his home.

Kyle received a Bachelor of Music in 2005 from George Mason University and a Master of Music in 2008 from the Peabody Conservatory, both in double bass performance. As a student he enjoyed summers performing at the Chautauqua and Kent/Blossom music festivals. His primary teachers were Glenn Dewey, Paul Johnson, and Curtis Burris.

For more information, contact:
Grant Cook

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.