Peggy
Johnston
Double bass
Hometown:
Chicago suburb of Lombard, Illinois
Age when you began playing your instrument?
10
Year joined San Diego Symphony:
Joined the SDSO as a sub in 1975,
joined the SDOpera in1976
What other orchestras have you been a member of?
My first job was with Chicago Lyric Opera, 1969-72
Santa Fe Opera, 1971-72
San Antonio Symphony 1971-73
Peter Britt Music Festival 1989-present
Education:
Principal teacher was Warren Benfield, 1960-1970
Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University
Graduate studies at University of California at San
Diego with studies with Bertram Turetzky.
Fellow at Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood 1970
Do you teach?
Yes
Hobbies:
Yoga, travel
Other activities:
Private Bass instructor
Substitute teaching in San Diego City Schools, Elder
at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Contact me
Double bass
Hometown:
Chicago suburb of Lombard, Illinois
Age when you began playing your instrument?
10
Year joined San Diego Symphony:
Joined the SDSO as a sub in 1975,
joined the SDOpera in1976
What other orchestras have you been a member of?
My first job was with Chicago Lyric Opera, 1969-72
Santa Fe Opera, 1971-72
San Antonio Symphony 1971-73
Peter Britt Music Festival 1989-present
Education:
Principal teacher was Warren Benfield, 1960-1970
Bachelor of Music from Northwestern University
Graduate studies at University of California at San
Diego with studies with Bertram Turetzky.
Fellow at Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood 1970
Do you teach?
Yes
Hobbies:
Yoga, travel
Other activities:
Private Bass instructor
Substitute teaching in San Diego City Schools, Elder
at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Contact me