William vonReichbauer
 

Biography

Guitarist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist William vonReichbauer performs throughout the Southeastern United States, appearing as a recitalist, chamber musician, and accompanist. His performances include works ranging from the Renaissance to world-premiers of new music. His compositions can be heard in concert halls in both the United States and in Europe. In 2004, his work, Resonance for flute and piano, was premiered at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Mr. vonReichbauer periodically records music for motion pictures and writes works for dance with choreographer/dancer Heather Nabors. He performs regularly on upright bass with The Darnell Woodies and The Bo-Stevens.

He received his Bachelor of Music degree from the North Carolina School of the Arts where he studied guitar under Gerald Klickstein. He also studied music composition with composers Kenneth Frazelle and Michael Rothkopf. He is the recipient of several awards including the Semans Art Fund Grant from the North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation to study in Iserlohn, Germany.

Mr. vonReichbauer has served on the faculties of several colleges and universities. He taught guitar, music theory, and ear training at the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, NC. He also served as guitar instructor for Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC and for the Salem College Community Music School in Winston-Salem, NC. Most recently, he taught guitar, bass guitar, and piano for Arena Sound Music Instruction in Washington, DC.

An accomplished administrator, Mr. vonReichbauer has worked for numerous performing arts organizations. Most recently, he worked as Operations Manager for the 2010 Magnolia Baroque Festival in Winston-Salem, NC. Previously, he served as Director of Operations and Artistic Administration and Webmaster for the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, NC for the 2009 season and as Stage Manager, Residency Director, Education Coordinator, Housing Coordinator, and Webmaster for the Albany Symphony in Albany, NY during the 2007-2008 season. He has also held positions with the Winston-Salem Symphony and the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, both in North Carolina, and Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, SC.

In 2001, Mr. vonReichbauer organized “An Evening of New Music;” a concert consisting of ten world-premiere performances of works by North Carolina composers. He was also researcher for New York Times best-selling author and National Book Award recipient, Edward Ball for his book, "Peninsula of Lies: A True Story of Mysterious Birth and Taboo Love." Additionally, he designs and maintains numerous websites for individuals and arts organizations.  

He currently lives with his two cats, Dmitri and Mina, in Winston-Salem, NC.