Department of Music
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 3037
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5242
Fax: (307) 766-5326
Email: musicdpt@uwyo.edu
Lecturer, Double Bass
PA 3044
(307) 766-5242 | ramosaugust@hotmail.com
August Ramos is a double bass section member of the Colorado Symphony since 2020. He also plays with Pro Musica Colorado when he has the opportunity, as well as performing chamber music in the Front Range region. August has been a substitute musician at the New World Symphony, the Nashville Symphony, and the Houston Symphony, as well as a member of the Cape Symphony, and KINETIC, the Conductorless Ensemble.
August grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts. He began studying the double bass at age 12 under the tutelage of Randy Wong and in high school studied with Irving Steinberg. August continued his studies at Rice University first with Timothy Pitts, and then with Paul Ellison to receive his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Double Bass Performance.
August has received fellowships at multiple festivals, including the Music Academy of the West, the Tanglewood Music Center, the Aspen Music Festival and School, and the Contemporary Performance Institute.
Department of Music
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave., Dept. 3037
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5242
Fax: (307) 766-5326
Email: musicdpt@uwyo.edu