Amber Ferenz facts for kids
Amber Ferenz (born 1972) is an American musician, music educator, and composer. She plays instruments, teaches music, and writes her own musical pieces.
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Amber Ferenz's Life
Amber Ferenz was born in 1972. She is a talented American musician. She also teaches music and writes her own songs.
Early Life and Education
Amber Ferenz studied music at college. She earned a special degree in playing the bassoon. This was at the North Carolina School of the Arts. She also got a master's degree in playing in an orchestra. This degree came from the California Institute of the Arts. During her studies, she learned from great teachers. These teachers included Mark Popkin, Julie Feves, and Steven Dibner.
Musical Career
After finishing school, Amber Ferenz became a professional bassoon player. She was the main bassoonist for the Fayetteville Symphony. She also played second bassoon with the Asheville Symphony.
She has also shared her musical knowledge. She taught bassoon at several universities. These include California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. She also taught at the California Institute of the Arts. Other places she taught were the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Wake Forest University.
Besides the bassoon, Ferenz also plays the violin. She was a special participant at the Aspen Music Festival. She helped start a music group called inauthentica. This group plays chamber music in Los Angeles. She has also performed with another group called the Open Dream Ensemble.
Amber Ferenz's Music
Amber Ferenz writes music mainly for the bassoon. She also composes for small groups of instruments.
Selected Musical Works
Here are some of the musical pieces she has written:
- Love Medicine
- Unfinished Conversations
- Ice Cream Truck, for four bassoons
- Songs for Wicked children
- Los Angeles Sketches, for four bassoons
- Ice Cream Truck 2: "Son of Ice Cream Truck", also for four bassoons
