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Nicholas Boettcher

Nicholas Boettcher
Double Bass
Fellow
2025
Age
21
Birthplace
Naperville, Illinois
School/Professional Affiliation
Yale University
Compeers
Bill Vollero
Scholarship
The Elaine F. Stepanek Endowed Scholarship in Double Bass

NICHOLAS BOETTCHER 21, born in Naperville, Illinois, is currently earning both his bachelor's degree in cognitive science and master's degree in double bass at Yale University, studying with Donald Palma. He won the 2023 Stulberg International String Competition. Nicholas served as a Civic Orchestra of Chicago Associate Member from 2020 to 2023.

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