Pierce Gradone’s music has been heard throughout the United States, South America and Europe. As a double bassist , he has worked with numerous groups as both a performer and composer, including Line Upon Line Percussion, the Sacramento Youth Symphony, the Aeolus Quartet, Concert Black, the University of Texas New Music Ensemble, the Parhelion Trio, and many others. A Florida native, Pierce holds degrees from Florida State University and the University of Texas at Austin.