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ISB 2025 Convention Presenter — Sarah Favinger

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Name:	Sarah Favinger
Website:	http://sfavingermusic.com
Presentation Date:	Unassigned
Presentation Venue:	Not Scheduled Yet
Presentation Title:	Developing Professional Freelance Skills Through High School & Collegiate Ensembles
Presented / Performed Previous ISB Convention?	No
Type of Presentation:	Lecture
Genre:	Professional-in-Training, Pedagogy
Bio:	With a passion for American musical culture and popular genres, Sarah Favinger has developed herself as a contemporary musician who embraces where the classical and popular music worlds collide. Influenced early on by jazz, classic rock, and funk, Ms. Favinger has since traveled far and wide to develop her musical skills. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from James Madison University in May of 2012 in Music Performance. In August of 2015 she graduated with a double major Master of Music degree in Double Bass Performance and Music History and Literatures at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. In 2016 she completed a year of intensive study at the International Rabbath Institute Paris with François Rabbath. Currently, Ms. Favinger resides in Brooklyn, New York, where she is using her versatility as a player to carve out a space in a competitive musical environment performing on both upright & electric bass. She primarily performs in pit orchestras with theater companies throughout New York City, most recently Ms. Favinger was the chair holder for the Off-Broadway productions "Empire: The Musical" and "FIVE: The Parody Musical" as well as subbing for Broadway productions.
Program (if available):	Not Provided