Jeff Mangone, full time professional player and teacher of double bass and electric bass guitar, has played virtually every style of music in local, national, and international venues in a career that began in 1972. He is currently the principal bassist of the orchestras of the Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet, Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, Wheeling Symphony, Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh Broadway Series, and the PBS “My Music” Series. He has been a substitute bassist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He has performed and/or lectured at every Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium and is the only freelance bassist to be so honored. His active jazz career has included concerts, touring, and recording with artists that include Ken Karsh, Joe Negri, Opie Bellas, Bo Wagner, Donna Groom, Julia Eglar, Richard Stoltzman, Vic Damone, Rosemary Clooney, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pops, and countless others. Since 1979, he has served on the faculty of the Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music. He has also served on the faculties of the Slippery Rock University Department of Music-1997 to 2009, the Indiana University of PA Department of Music-1990-1997, and the West Virginia University Department of Music-1978 to 1987. Many of his former students have gone on to careers in orchestras, jazz groups, touring Broadway musicals, and recording studios throughout the United States and the world. Jeff is the musical contractor for several arts organizations including the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. He is married to violist/violinist, Jennifer Gerhard, who serves as principal violist of all of the same musical ensembles!
Mangone Opera Class
March 2, 2025 at 9 am
Kresge Theatre
Mr. Mangone will critique the performances of current Carnegie Mellon University Students. Students and works performed will be announced from the stage.
Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium 