1. George Hillstrom, Double Bass
W 633 Deming Place Apt 4a
Chicago, Il 60614
815-354-3692
ghillstr56@gmail.com
Education
Bachelors of Music in Bass performance at Michigan State University 2013
Attending University of DePaul Music School in Bass Performance 2013-present
Major Teachers-
Robert Kassinger (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)
Winston Budrow (Michigan State University),
Lawrence Hurst (University of Indiana),
John Floeter (Roosevelt University),
Jason Heath (Northwestern, DePaul),
Orchestra and Ensemble experience-
DePaul University Orchestras –principal-Haydn 31 solo 2013-present
DePaul 20+ Ensemble 2013-present
DePaul Baroque Ensemble 2013-present
Brevard Music Center Orchestra 2011-2012
Brevard Sinfonia 2011-2012
International Chamber Soloists 2009
Michigan State University Symphony Orchestra 2009-2013
Midwest Young Artists, assistant principle 2008-2009
Professional Experience-
Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra 2014-present
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Sub 2014-present
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra 2014-present
Classical Symphony Orchestra (Chicago, Il) 2015-present
Awards and Honors-
DePaul University- Performance Award
Michigan State University- Merit Scholarship
Dean’s list- Michigan State University
Eagle Scout- Boy Scouts of America
Festivals-
Brevard 2011, 2012 Craig Brown and Kevin Casseday,
Interlochen, 2006, 2007, 2008 Lawrence Hurst and Winston Budrow
Miami Summer Music Festival 2014

2. Master Class Experince-
Winston Budrow
Lawence Hurst
Sid King
Robert Goodlet
Micheal Hovannan
Robert Kassinger
Jason Heath
Chamber Music Experience-
Beethoven Septet
Telemann Orchestral Suite
Schulhoff Trio
Sofia Gubaidulina Concordanza
Scelsi Anahit
JS Bach Contatas
Piazzola’s Seasons of Buenos Aires
Vivaldi’s Seasons
Employment Experince-
Raue Center for the Arts- 2008-2010
Responsible for Catering, Setting up usher equipment, Moving back stage equipment,
Concession Sales. Customer Service, Teamwork, fast pace environment
Interlochen Center for the Arts, Scholarshop-2010
Responsible for inventory, Retail Services and Cashier, Floor Manager
Team Work, Leadership skills, Customer Service, focused detailed work
MSU College of Music- Usher, Stage Manager, Van Driver- 2012-13
Responsible for taking care of patrons, taking tickets, and managing stage
Leadership Skills, Costumer Service, fast pace environment, managing
Packing Coordinators Inc. - Packer- 2013
Responsible for packing pharmaceuticals and recording data.
Teamwork, solving machine problems, detailed work
Gale Street Inn- Host-2013-2014
Responsible for entrance host, carry out and setting reservations
DePaul Set Up Crew-2014-2015
Set up for Concerts and rehearsals at DePaul University Concert Hall venue.
Lincoln Station Doorman/Bar back- 2015
Doorman, Bar back, Bus tables
Freelance Musician- 2013-2015