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Delores Bing has directed Caltech's chamber music program since its founding in 1979. She has organized and coached in excess of 500 small ensembles of Caltech students. Along with her husband, William Bing, who directs Caltech's concert band and jazz bands, she was awarded the 16th Annual Excellence in Teaching Award by the Associated Students of Caltech.
Educated at Drake University and the University of Southern California, Delores Bing also maintains a busy schedule playing cello in concerts, opera, and the recording studio. She has performed as a guest member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra with whom she made 5 recordings under the baton of Gerard Schwartz. She frequently performs with the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and numerous other ensembles in the LA area. In addition, she has played on the soundtracks of more than 100 motion pictures and television shows ranging from Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Star Trek to The Shawshank Redemption and The X Files.
William Bing has been teaching at Caltech since 1971. In addition to his duties at Caltech, Bill plays and teaches trumpet in the Los Angeles area. Bill has played trumpet with everyone from the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra to Henry Mancini. He has appeared at the Hollywood Bowl, the Music Center of Los Angeles County, and has performed for movie soundtracks, television, and commercials.
Bill and his wife, Delores, were the recipients of the 16th annual "Excellence in Teaching Award" from the Associated Students of Caltech.
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