John Bunge is a composer and instrumentalist living in Rhinebeck, New York. His main instruments are banjo, especially 4-string plectrum and 5-string clawhammer, and guitar, especially acoustic. He is the banjo player for old/new-time group Jasperoo.

 

He has a BA in music (composition and theory) from Macalester College. He is a veteran of the late '70's/early '80's Minneapolis New Wave scene, where he led The Mutuals.  He is the author of "Music of Scott Joplin on the Banjo" (transcriptions), "Open String Chords for Plectrum Banjo," and "Open Chord Advantage" for guitar (see Scores).