John Wieland joined the Jacksonville Symphony in 1989 as Principal Bass, a position he held until stepping down into the section in 2022. Prior to joining the Jacksonville Symphony, he had held the positions of Principal Bass with the Virginia Symphony, the Oklahoma Symphony and the Orquésta Sinfónica de Minería in Mexico City, as well as spending many summers with … Read More
Todd Lockwood, Acting Principal Bass, has been a member of the Jacksonville Symphony since 2009. In addition to the symphony, Mr. Lockwood remains active as a music educator, having taught bass and chamber music for Jacksonville University, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Golden Isles Youth Orchestra, and his own private studio. In addition, he was music director of … Read More
Education Interlochen Arts Academy, New England Conservatory of Music, Indiana University, and the Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory, where he studied with Anthony Knight of the Cleveland Orchestra.
What do you want patrons of the Symphony to know about you? There is absolutely nothing I would rather be doing than performing for our audience. It’s thrilling every time to walk on stage, knowing that what we do matters. Do you have any pre-concert rituals or routines? Check the latest Washington State Cougar score, or in baseball season, the … Read More
Jason Lindsay’s 40 year career has involved nearly every facet of the music profession. A graduate of Florida State University, Lindsay received his Masters and Doctorate of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Miami in Coral Gables. While in South Florida Lindsay served as Principal Bass for several orchestras including the Miami City Ballet and Palm Beach Opera. He … Read More
What do you want patrons of the Symphony to know about you? Growing up hearing the Cleveland Orchestra certainly inspired me to want to hear more, I hope the Jacksonville Symphony can do that for someone in our audience. Do you have any pre-concert rituals or routines? Tune the instrument and see how it feels that moment – it can … Read More
