Biography
Sidney A. King’s multi-faceted career as a double bassist, composer and arranger spans over three decades. Since 1992, he has performed at the orchestra of the Grand Teton Music Festival, often serving in titled positions. He has served as principal bassist with the Houston Grand Opera, the Texas Opera Theater, the Sunflower Music Festival, and the Des Moines Metro Opera, and has performed with the symphonies of the Detroit, Cincinnati, Houston, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Buffalo and Nashville, as well as the Louisiana Philharmonic and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. He held the position of assistant principal bassist of the Louisville Orchestra from 1984-2006. As a recitalist, Mr. King has presented solo performances at universities and conservatories throughout North America. Recent performances include recitals at the University of Minnesota, Florida State University, University of Tennessee, University of Memphis, Ohio University, and the University of Costa Rica in San Jose, CR.
Mr. King serves as Professor of Double Bass and Music Education at the University of Louisville School of Music. He was double bass faculty at Indiana University Southeast, 1986-2002 and faculty/artist at the Sewanee Summer Music Festival, 2005-2017. He also served on the Board of Directors of the American String Teachers Association (2016-2018) and the International Society of Bassists (2003-2005). Mr. King was named the 2021 College/University Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Music Educators Association. In 2011 and 2015, he was named Teacher of the Year by the American String Teachers Association of Kentucky.
Degrees and Certifications
Indiana University Southeast, 1995-1999