Biography
Bass
William Ritchen
SFS member since: 1983
Hometown: West Islip, NY
Music schools you attended: Eastman, Juilliard
Began playing music: At age 6
Musical inspirations: Attending School of Orchestral Studies at Saratoga, NY, summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra
If I were not a professional musician, I might be a: Chef
Favorite composers: Mahler, Stravinsky
Favorite works featuring my instrument: Mahler, Symphony No. 1; Stravinsky, Firebird Suite and Rite of Spring
When I’m not working, I enjoy: Fly fishing, golf
Recent reading: Undaunted Courage, by Stephen Ambrose
On my CD player/iPod: Various jazz artists
Favorite thing to do in the Bay Area: Spending a day out at Point Reyes for relaxation.