- State: New York
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Blake Hinson, bass faculty
General Statistics
- US News Ranking: #97 (tie) in National Universities
- US News Overall Score (out of 100): 50
- In-State Tuition & Fees 2016-17: $9,257
- Out-of-State Tuition & Fees 2016-17: $26,297
- Room & Board 2016-17: $13,454
- Total Enrollment: 25,734
- Acceptance Rate (from 2015): 41%
- Student – Faculty Ratio: 17:1
- 4 year graduation rate: 52%
- % of undergrads receiving Financial aid: 53%
- Average Financial Aid: $8,600
Double Bass Statistics
- Average number of undergraduate bass students: 0-2
- Average number of graduate bass students: 5-7
- Studio Class, Orchestral Repertoire Class, Bass Ensembles
What Alumni Are Doing
- We have graduates pursuing recording projects with emphasis on modern music, playing in orchestras in the New York area, and teaching actively
Perspectives from the Bass Faculty
Q: What are some of your favorite experiences teaching at your school?
A: I love the group dynamic of Stony Brook, it’s an encouraging environment that fosters healthy competition.
Q: If there’s anything else you’d like us to share about studying bass at your school?
A: The program at Stony Brook is a great school for taking ones playing the next level, whether it be Orchestral/Solo/Chamber! The program is tailored to Graduate students, that being said undergraduates are welcome, all I ask is for a strong work ethic!
About The Bass Faculty
Bassist Blake Hinson joined the New York Philharmonic in 2012 after a two-year appointment as Principal Bass of the Grand Rapids Symphony. Previously, he played with the New World Symphony as a fellow, and performed with The Philadelphia Orchestra. A native of West Des Moines, Iowa, Mr. Hinson was accepted at age 16 to The Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied with Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Bass Harold Robinson and Edgar Meyer. He spent three summers at the Aspen Music Festival and School on fellowship, where he played in the Aspen Chamber Symphony and Aspen Festival Orchestra and won the 2006 low strings competition. Mr. Hinson won third prize in the 2009 International Society of Bassists Double Bass Competition and made his solo debut at Boston’s Symphony Hall.
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