​Hometown: Edwardsville, IL​

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​Residence: Richmond, VA​

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Member since: 2003​​

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​Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Peabody Conservatory

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Fred is a contracted member of the Rochester Philharmonic, the West Virginia Symphony, the Virginia Symphony, and the Richmond Symphony, where he makes his home.  He teaches private bass lessons at home, VCU and at the College of William and Mary.