David Story is the associate professor of string bass at the University of
Wisconsin – Stevens Point. In addition to applied bass Story has taught
courses in jazz combos, improvisation, directed the lab jazz ensemble, and coaches
chamber string groups. He received his M.M. in performance from Western
Michigan University where he studied with Tom Knific as a graduate
fellow. He earned his B.M. in performance from UWSP under virtuoso
Catalin Rotaru. Story is also a certified instructor of the Suzuki String
Method.
Mr. Story has performed throughout the U.S. and is active as a
classical soloist, chamber and orchestral musician, and freelance jazz
artist. He is a two-time semifinalist in the International Society of
Bassists classical soloist competition. While a graduate student at WMU,
he received three Downbeat awards as a member of the Kruiziki
Transatlantica Quintet.