Frederick Zimmermann

Frederick Zimmermann (May 18, 1906 – August 3, 1967) was an American double bassist and teacher. He played in the New York Philharmonic from 1930 to 1966 and taught at the Juilliard School, Mannes School of Music, Columbia University, Manhattan School of Music, and New York University. He was an influential double bass teacher in the 20th century. In his "A New History of the Double Bass", Paul Brun describes Zimmermann as the "father of bass teaching in the United States".

Frederick Zimmermann
BornMay 18, 1906
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 3, 1967 (aged 61)
Ohlstadt, West Germany
Academic work
DisciplineMusic
Sub-disciplineDouble bass
InstitutionsNew York Philharmonic
Juilliard School
Mannes School of Music
Manhattan School of Music
New York University
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