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Bondurant, Nancy Ruth was born on May 8, 1961 in Boise, Idaho, United States. Daughter of James Allison and Ruth Margaret Bondurant.
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Nancy Ruth Bondurant
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Nancy Ruth Bondurant, musician, music educator. Achievements include participating scholar in the establishment of the National Basque Music Archives. Named winner, Rocky Ridge Concerto Competition, 1980, 1982, Magic Valley Symphony Concerto Composition, 1984, University Washington Concerto Competition, 1995; recipient Jack Straw Artists Assistance, Jack Straw Foundation, 2000; Emerging Artist grantee, Arts and Science Council, 1991.
Education
Bachelor of Music, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1982. Master of Music, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1984. Doctor in Musical Arts, University Washington, Seattle, 1997.
Career
Principal 2nd bassoon Winston-Salem Symphony, 1978—1979. Faculty, visiting artist Pinehurst Community College, 1986—1988. Visiting faculty Brevard College, 1988—1989.
Adjunct faculty Davidson College, 1991—1994. Lecturer University North Carolina, Charlotte, 1993—1994. Adjunct faculty Gene Nastri Community School Arts, Mukilteo, Washington, 1998—2001.
Member faculty Music Center Northwest, Seattle, 1996—2005. Private teacher and recording artist, since 2005. Artistic director, founding member Topaza, a Magical Musical Ensemble, Charlotte, 1989—1995.
Founder, director Woodwind Camp, Shoreline, Washington, since 1999. Solo recitalist European International Festival, Geneva, 1990.
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Membership
Member of Seattle Flute Society, American Federation Musicians, International Double Reed Society.
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Nationality
American
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Named winner, Rocky Ridge Concerto Competition, 1980, 1982, Magic Valley Symphony Concerto Composition, 1984, University Washington Concerto Competition, 1995. Recipient Jack Straw Artists Assistance, Jack Straw Foundation, 2000. Emerging Artist grantee, Arts and Science Council, 1991.Named winner, Rocky Ridge Concerto Competition, 1980, 1982, Magic Valley Symphony Concerto Composition, 1984, University Washington Concerto Competition, 1995. Recipient Jack Straw Artists Assistance, Jack Straw Foundation, 2000. Emerging Artist grantee, Arts and Science Council, 1991.