Jason Heath’s Double Bass Blog

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Jason chats about the blog network Inside The Arts and why he enjoys being a member.

Home from a long but fun day of teaching. Taking care of a little blog business as the cats stare at me. #
Killing time while waiting for expensive (but necessary) car repairs to get done. #
Doing some blogging and podcasting on a brisk Tuesday morning. #
Getting ready to interview UNT jazz bass professor [...]

Abu Bratsche: New Year, new boss
Robert Levine on MSO’s Edo de Waart appointment: “Most members of the orchestra regard this as very good news, I think. He’s arguably the best-known conductor we’ve ever had as music director (certainly the one with the most illustrious career prior t
(tags: edo de waart milwaukee symphony robert levine classical [...]

I can’t program concerts to save my life.  At least, I’m sure my students feel that way!
One thing I’ve tried to do as a bass teacher, with varying degrees of success, is to have an annual recital for my students.  This is something that is really important to do as a private teacher–it gives students [...]

Double bassist Christopher Rose is on a search for the Hertl Sonata for double bass and piano. This piece has proven to be quite difficult to track down. Christopher writes:
Hi all. I’m trying to track down the music for the Hertl Sonata for a recital I’m giving later this semester. (5pm April 1st, [...]

Andreas Bennetzen from Denmark is organizing a master class with Jeff Bradetich this summer in Germany.  Andreas writes:
The master class takes place in Mittenwald, Germany the 4th - 9th of August. Highlights include: intense technique classes, solo lessons, concerts in the town, bass orchestra and walks in the mountains. Guest [...]

Home from playing at Lyric. It was snowing on the way down and traffic was ridiculously bad. Almost 2 hours just from the near suburbs… #
Uploading some videos for blog posts tomorrow. A new one for Arts Addict and one for DBB.org. #
Watching Law & Order: Criminal Intent with Courtney. Playing [...]

non divisi: MD Hide and Seek Part 1
From Frank Almond: “Ten days ago Edo de Waart was named the next Music Director of the Milwaukee Symphony. The appointment attracted quite a bit of press, and seemed to take a lot of people by surprise (in a positive way).”
(tags: frank almond insidethearts milwaukee symphony seattle edo [...]

Jason chats about some of the new resources and projects happening here on DoubleBassBlog.org. Enjoy!

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