Northeastern Illinois University

• State: Illinois
• State School (public)
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Greg Sarchet, bass faculty

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General Statistics

• • In-State Tuition & Fees 2016-17: $10,659
  • Out-of-State Tuition & Fees 2016-17: $17,959
  • Total Enrollment: 9,891
  • Acceptance Rate (from 2015): 67%
  • Student – Faculty Ratio: 16:1
  • 4 year graduation rate: 5%
  • % of undergrads receiving Financial aid: 65%
  • Average Financial Aid: $6,641

About The Bass Faculty

Greg Sarchet considers himself fortunate to have had an array of musical experiences and training, from studying with his first teacher, jazz luminary Rufus Reid, to receiving degrees from the Juilliard School (where he was a student of Michael Morgan), to hundreds of television/radio commercial recordings. His strong interest in researching the double bass and ongoing international exchange efforts were recognized by a 1996 Chicago Artists International Program award which sent him to the Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria for performances, masterclasses, and archival research. These and other exchange activities have allowed him to build an extensive library of unpublished, out-of-print, and contemporary double bass works, as well as a first-hand understanding of Europe’s leading teaching methods.

Since 1986, he has been a member of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra. Additionally, he frequently serves as Principal Bass with Chicago Opera Theater and the Chicago Chamber Orchestra. He maintains a limited private studio for high school and adult pupils.

Briefly, his musical foundation was laid by his first double bass teachers, Rufus Reid and Todd Coolman. The musical values and priorities they, among others, instilled in him have led him to a wide variety of professional opportunities ranging from recordings with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Mannheim Steamroller, Smashing Pumpkins, and hundreds of television and radio commercials.

By choosing to attend Northeastern and studying with Greg Sarchet, you can expect to acquire similar musical values and priorities through his proven training techniques that stress musical skills to enhance both the jazz and classical player, leading, ultimately, to the discovery and development of your own musical voice.