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 University of North Texas College of Music. Bradetich made his

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debut at the Carnegie Recital Hall (now called Weill Recital Hall) 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 1975-1980, he achieved both bachelor's and master's degrees from

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while working with Warren Benfield and Joseph Guastafeste from the Chicago Symphony.

Career

Today, Bradetich is an active lecturer and clinician, holding annual workshops and master classes. He also served as Executive Director of the International Society of Bassists from 1982–1990. 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 University of North Texas College of Music. 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

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Organizations and activities

* 1982–1990: International Society of Bassists (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 hard of hearing. * 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)

Interviews and articles

Jeff Bradetich on teaching, 11 February 2006
''Living Music''
"Learning Together"
''Double Bassist''
Contrabass Conversations: Interview with Jeff Bradetich Part 1
November 8, 2008
Contrabass Conversations: Interview with Jeff Bradetich Part 2
December 19, 2008

References

External links

Bradetich Foundation

Music For All To Hear, Inc.

Bradetich Master Classes - Europe

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