Musician Spotlight: Justin P. Bendel, Bass
Your Butler County Symphony Orchestra is proud to spotlight the incredible talent of Justin P. Bendel, one of Pittsburgh’s most in-demand bassists and a respected educator throughout the region. Equally at home in the orchestra, the recording studio, the musical theatre pit, and on the solo stage, Justin maintains a thriving performance career while mentoring the next generation of musicians. https://bit.ly/43Rm1Ij
As a distinguished orchestral musician, Justin has performed with ensembles such as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Canton Symphony Orchestra, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, Erie Philharmonic, Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, and Akron Symphony. His career has brought him to the stage with world-renowned artists including Christopher Parkening, Lynn Harrell, Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, The Moody Blues, Al Jarreau, Michael W. Smith, and Ray Charles, and most recently, he performed with international icon Andrea Bocelli at PPG Paints Arena. In the world of musical theatre, he has played in more than 70 productions, including 412 performances of Forever Plaid with the CLO Cabaret, Pittsburgh’s longest-running show.
Justin also brings his expertise to the classroom, serving on the faculty at Chatham University and Westminster College as Adjunct Instructor of Double Bass and Electric Bass Guitar.
You can hear Justin perform with us at Holiday Traditions on Saturday, Dec. 6.
