Selling out concert venues at jazz festivals across the US and Canada are some of Mr. Etterbeek’s fondest early musical experiences. At 17 he was one of three finalists to advance in the Seventeen Magazine/General Motors Nationwide Concerto Competition. While in college he was chosen by Adolph Herseth to perform consecutive seasons with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Mr. Etterbeek has appeared as soloist with the Michigan Chamber Orchestra, Green Bay Symphony, Getty Museum Chamber Music Series, Colburn Chamber Music Society Series, Channel Islands Chamber Music Society, and on the Jacaranda: Music at the Edge series. He resides in Southern California and performs with the area’s top ensembles including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony and New West Symphony. His students range in age from 8 to 78. Mr. Etterbeek received his BM from Northwestern University and his MM from the University of Southern California.