Lindsey Orcutt is a second-year Bass Fellow at the New World Symphony. Prior to joining NWS, she was based in Chicago where she performed as a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and maintained an active freelance career. Additionally, she has appeared as a substitute musician with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Madison Symphony and Kalamazoo Symphony.

Ms. Orcutt has spent her recent summers at the Verbier Festival, performing as a member of the Verbier Festival Orchestra under the baton of notable conductors such as Valery Gergiev, Fabio Luisi, Manfred Honeck, Lahav Shani and Hannu Lintu. Previous summers were spent at Aspen Music Festival and School, Orford Music, and Domaine Forget International Music and Dance Academy.

Originally from Ellicott City, Maryland, Ms. Orcutt was fortunate to work with renowned bass pedagogue George Vance from a young age. His methodology has inspired countless teachers around the world and helped to instill in her a love of teaching. She has maintained a private bass studio and worked as a mentor for young bassists throughout Chicago during her time with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.

Ms. Orcutt received her bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College, where she studied with Nicholas Walker, and her master’s degree from Northwestern University, where she studied with Andrew Raciti. Other primary teachers include Ira Gold and Shawn Conley.

Outside of music, she enjoys trying new recipes inspired by The Great British Bake-Off and exploring new cities through their local craft beer scene.