meet the musicians - DOUBLE BASS

 

Michael Mosley

Mr. Mosley began his musical studies as a teenager in Ft. Worth, Texas
where he studied jazz guitar. After high school, he attended Hardin-Simmons University double majoring in Theory-Composition and Music Education.

Following a year of public school string teaching, he attended graduate school at Indiana University where he studied Music Theory and Double Bass. Before moving to Charlotte in 1971, he taught for three years at Kentucky State University. Mr. Mosley is currently on the faculty at UNC-Charlotte where he teaches Theory, Guitar and Double Bass.

Additionally he has served as co-principal bassist with the Charlotte Symphony since 1971.

When he is not teaching or performing, Mr. Mosley enjoys cooking, growing herbs, reading and tending his 1968 MG.

Jeff Ferdon

Charlotte Symphony double bassist Jeff Ferdon began his musical studies with Donald Hergert and Ole Nelson in his hometown of Duluth, Minnesota. While in high school he was a member of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra and spent his summers studying at the Symphony School of America. In 1979 Jeff was a finalist in the Minnesota Orchestra’s WAMSO competition and, as a finalist, was awarded a scholarship position at the North Carolina School of the Arts for studies with Lynn Peters. He received NCSA’s Vittorio Giannini Prize in 1983 and graduated in 1984. While a student at NCSA he was a bassist with the Greensboro and Winston-Salem Symphonies.

Jeff joined the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in 1985 and in 1998 was named to the position of "3rd chair/non-rotating bassist." The unusual title means that while he generally plays in the bass section he also takes on the responsibilities of Principal and Assistant Principal Bass as the need arises.

Since joining the CSO Jeff has remained active throughout the region as a chamber musician and soloist. He regularly appears on the concert series of Providence United Methodist Church and Chamber Music at St. Peter's. He has also given numerous performances as a featured soloist with the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Jeff's love for music of the Renaissance and Baroque led him to study viola da gamba with Martha Bishop and Brent Wissick. He plays viola da gamba and Baroque double bass as a member of Ensemble Vita Nova and has appeared with other early music ensembles including Wild Rose, Blue Castello and Carolina Pro Musica. This past year he has teamed up with CSO musician Tom Burge, who is a wonderful tenor, to perform songs by John Dowland and Henry Purcell.

In addition to his work as a performer Jeff also teaches privately, is a Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra coach and an adjunct instructor of double bass at Davidson College.

Jeff's wife, Ellen, is a violist in the Charlotte Symphony and they have a wonderful son, Alden. Away from music Jeff is an assistant cross country coach for East Mecklenburg High School and enjoys running, reading and working word puzzles.

Peter Duca

Double bassist Pete Duca was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio and began playing the bass in high school.

He went on to study music at Youngstown State University where he received a Bachelors degree in Music Education and a Masters degree in Bass performance.

Pete's primary teacher was David Perlman, principal Bassist with the Cleveland Orchestra.

Pete joined the Charlotte Symphony in September 1975. He was ordained
a Permanent Deacon by the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte inn 1988. He and his wife, Martha have three grown children.

Felicia K. Sink

Felicia has been a full-time member of the Charlotte Symphony double bass section since 1997. She began her musical studies at age eight on the violin and credits the orchestra program of the Fairfax County Public School System in her hometown of Fairfax, VA for introducing her to the wonderful world of strings. As a sophomore in high school, Felicia began playing the double bass and developed a love for the instrument that would one day become the focal point of her career.

Felicia received her Bachelor of Music in performance from James Madison University and her Master of Music in performance from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. While at Peabody, she had the great privilege of studying under Philadelphia Orchestra double bassists Harold Robinson, principal and John Hood. She was a scholarship recipient for summer study at the National Orchestral Institute, the Grand Teton Orchestral Seminar, and the Interlochen Arts Camp.

An ardent advocate of music education, Felicia directed the orchestra program of the Northwest School of the Arts from 2007-2011. She was a finalist for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Outstanding First Year Teacher Award. She continues to work with young musicians as a coach for the Charlotte Symphony Junior Youth Orchestra program, through the CSO Department of Education and Outreach, and through her studio for private instruction.

A fitness enthusiast, Felicia enjoys running and cycling. She also enjoys writing and the outdoors. She and her husband, Keith, have two beautiful rescue dogs and a Burmese cat.

First year with the CSO: 1997

Education: Bachelor of Music from James Madison University; Master of Music from the Peabody Conservatory of Music; extra musician with the Baltimore Opera, Virginia, West Virginia, and Western Maryland Symphonies; summer festival study at the National Orchestral Institute, Grand Teton Orchestral Seminar, and Interlochen.

Favorite concert experience with the CSO: The concert that is most special to me is a performance that we did several years ago of the “Carnival of the Animals” at the Metro School. The students absolutely loved it, and I don’t think we have ever performed for a more appreciative audience!

Hobbies: Anything that keeps me active like running, cycling, and weight training. Also writing, gardening, and of course spending time with my husband, Keith, and our 3 wonderful pets!

Favorite thing about Charlotte: the beautiful spring and fall foliage.

Ivan Zugelj
Co-Principal

 


 

 

 

 

 


HARP

Andrea Mumm

A native of New Jersey, Andrea Mumm is the Principal Harp of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. She began her pre-college harp studies at the Manhattan School of Music with Susan Jolles. Andrea holds her Bachelor of Music degree as well as a Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music and her Master of Music degree with Program Honors from Northwestern University. Andrea has also studied at the Chicago College of the Performing Arts. Her teachers included Kathleen Bride, Elizabeth Cifani, and Sarah Bullen.

Andrea has performed with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, National Repertory Orchestra, Peninsula Music Festival Orchestra, Mercury Opera Company of Rochester, and the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in addition to having toured extensively throughout North and South America as Principal Harpist with the Youth Orchestra of the Americas. As a competition winner, Andrea has been featured as a soloist with numerous orchestras and is in demand as a chamber musician. Andrea was a finalist for the American Harp Society National Solo Competition in Salt Lake City, Utah and is also a two-time winner of the American Harp Society (North Jersey Chapter) Solo Harp Competition. As harpist in the Eastman Opera Theatre orchestra, Andrea recorded Bon Appetit!, a CD of vocal music from American composer, Lee Hoiby, under the Albany Records label.

As a music educator, Andrea is a guest lecturer, coach, and performer for the youth orchestra, NEOIJIBA in Salvador, Brazil. Andrea also maintains a private teaching studio and will serve as a judge for the Young Artist’s Harp Competition.

www.andreamumm.com

First year with the CSO: 2012
Career highlight: Winning the principal harp position with the CSO!
Hobbies: Yoga, baking, card games, frisbee, pool, salsa dancing and board games.
Favorite thing about Charlotte: The warm weather and the friendly people!

 
 
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