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Charles Block

Charles Block studied the double bass at San Francisco State University with Shinji Eshima, and Indiana University with Bruce Bransby. He served as Principal Bass of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra from 2010-2023, the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra from 2010-2020, and Assistant Principal of the Memphis Symphony from 2006-08. Around town, he can be heard performing as a member of groups like the MN Sinfonia, Minneapolis Pops, and as a frequent sub/extra with groups including the MN Orchestra, MN Opera, The Guthrie Theater, and the list goes on. Internationally, Charles has worked with the RTE Irish National Symphony Orchestra, the Macau Orchestra, the Hong Kong Philharmonic, and as guest Principal of the Hong Kong Sinfonieta. Past years have also included sub/extra work with the Milwaukee Symphony, the Chicago Symphony, and the Grant Park Symphony. Teaching positions include UW-River Falls, Carleton College, and Macalester College. Mr. Block lives in Minneapolis with his wife Kathryn Nettleman, Associate Principal Bass of the Minnesota Orchestra, and their daughter.