Dr. Diana Gannett

Biography

Diana Gannett has dedicated a significant portion of her professional life to teaching and performing on the double bass. She has been a chamber musician, performing with renowned ensembles such as the Guarneri, Emerson, Laurentian, Stanford Quartets, and the Borodin Trio. Gannett has collaborated with various groups including the Iowa Center for New Music, American Chamber Players, New Band, and Oberlin Dance Collective. As a soloist, she has been involved in numerous contemporary premieres and traditional repertoire. Gannett's recordings include a solo CD titled 'Ladybass' and a duo CD 'Duetti Dolce'. Her teaching appointments spanned esteemed institutions such as the Yale University School of Music, Hartt School of Music, Oberlin College Conservatory, University of Iowa, and University of South Florida. Gannett has held the position of principal double bass at the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, North Carolina, and has contributed significantly to the careers of her students, many of whom have won prestigious competitions and secured positions in professional orchestras. In addition to her teaching, she conducts summer workshops at the Golden Gate Bass Camp and has taught at various music festivals.

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