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			Dr. B. Gokhan Somel 
		(1964) earned a bachelors degree in cello in 1987 from Hacettepe 
		University, Ankara State Conservatory. He studied cello and composition 
		after finishing school he worked in Ankara Opera House in cello section 
		until 1997. He has concluded his studies of a doctoral degree in 
		composition at the University of Memphis in 2005. 
		Along with cello and composition, he 
		got involved in jazz, performing piano and bass. He is currently 
		teaching at Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory Jazz Division 
		and head of department. 
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