George Rubino

2026 marks George Rubino’s 38th year of teaching at UNH. Prior to that, he worked with William Salchow as a student and teaching assistant at UNH for 10 years. He has been in the forefront of American bow making for over 50 years. At the 1982 Violin Society of America convention, Mr. Rubino was awarded a Certificate for Eminent Playability for a viola bow.

Many of the world’s finest string players use Rubino bows. His interest in the French tradition of bow making, quest for knowledge, and musicianship, facilitates his ability to make bows known for their fine aesthetic quality and capability to produce everything the music demands. Mr. Rubino shares his knowledge and experience through teaching. Mr. Rubino has also taught numerous bow workshops in the US, Europe and Australia. Several of his students are employed working professionals and successful shop owners.

George Rubino studied double bass at the New England Conservatory and taught double bass at Dartmouth College for over 20 years. He retired from the Portland Maine Symphony bass section after 59 years.