Max Naftol
Music Librarian and Production Manager
Max Naftol is a musician, educator, and arts administrator. A graduate of Brown University with a degree in Music History, Theory, and Composition, Max has focused his recent research on the musical and political culture of Third Republic France, and the music of Maurice Ravel.
Max serves as Principal Double Bass and Librarian with the South Shore Symphony in Rockville Centre, and performs regularly in the New York metropolitan area. On the double bass, Max has trained extensively in both the classical and jazz traditions with teachers including Matthew Schneider, Joseph Conyers, and Nancy Kidd. On the bass guitar, he plays in a range of ensembles and genres and has toured throughout the Northeast US and the UK with various bands. Max also operates a private teaching studio for double bass students on the North Shore of Long Island.
As Music Librarian and Production Manager, Max is happy to support all MYO activities and concerts, including helping to lead international summer performance tours of Italy (2022) and France (2024). A proud MYO alumnus, Max is thrilled to come back and work with the organization that helped inspire his deep love of music.