A great program to think about for classical or jazz bassists for the summer is the Midwest Young Artists Summer Music Festival. Check out their website for more information. I have had students do both programs, and they are both first-rate experiences.
MYA auditions are approaching. Check out www.mya.org for more information. I strongly recommend this program to any of my pre-college students. Both the classical and the jazz programs are outstanding.
Kronos Quartet and Asha Bhosle – Review – World Music – New York Times
Bach’s Passions Are Revealed From Different Angles – New York Times
This article is not strictly about classical music, but it is still interesting. Chicago Sun-Times critics reveal their first major concert and why it was memorable.It feels like the first time–memorable first concerts
