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Archive for March, 2010

Save the Music Program in Naperville School District 204!

Yazan: Phillip Serna | 31 March 2010 | 1 Comment
Categories: education, my two cents, Phillip Serna

By Double Bass Blog Contributor Phillip W. Serna "The life of the arts, far from being an interruption, a distraction, in the life of a nation, is very close to the center of a nation’s purpose – and is a test of the quality of a nation’s civilization." – President John F. Kennedy In Naperville, [...]

Bass Blog Raffle Topic for April 2010

Yazan: Jason | 31 March 2010 | 14 Comments
Categories: bass

We just wrapped up the March raffle for the Upton Bass Revolution Solo Pickup and got a lot of great gig stories in the process. The topic for the month of April is the following: What double bass strings are your current favorite… and why? The rules used for March’s raffle still apply–please write at [...]

20th International double bass festival of Saubrigues-Capbreton

Yazan: Jason | 30 March 2010 | No Comments
Categories: bass, events

Former International Society of Bassists fellow board member Thierry Barbe asked me to pass along the following information about the Saubrigues-Capbreton Bass Festival this August: 20th International double bass festival of Saubrigues-Capbreton August 2010 The 20th international double bass Capbreton festival includes: 12 august to 20 august 2010 master classes classical, levels A,B 14 august [...]

Bernardel bass for sale by Dan Krekeler

Yazan: Jason | 29 March 2010 | 2 Comments
Categories: bass, for sale

Dan Krekeler of the Metropolitan Opera (and former Contrabass Conversations guest) is selling his Bernardel bass: Phone: 646.391.7392 e-mail: dkrekeler -at- gmail.com Size: 7/8 Date made: ca. 1830 – 1850 Papers: Appraisal from David Gage String Length: 41 3/4 inches Maker: All appraisals call this bass a Auguste S. Bernardel, Paris France Performing Capacity: Orchestral, [...]

CBC 151: Barre Phillips

Yazan: Jason | 27 March 2010 | No Comments
Categories: bass, Contrabass Conversations, podcasting

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We’re featuring music from jazz and free improvisation bassist Barre Phillips on this week’s podcast episode, as well as bass news and updates. Enjoy!