Yazan: Jason | 17 April 2013 | No Comments
Categories: bass
The Next Level Bassist is a free online journal for double bass players of all ages and skill levels. This issue focuses on the world of orchestral auditions, with articles by Hal Robinson, Principal of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ali Yazdanfar, Principal of the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal. There are interviews with Tristan Sutton from [...]
Yazan: Jason | 10 February 2013 | No Comments
Categories: bass
I’d like to extend a hearty congratulations to Dan Carson, one of my former students, for winning the Indiana University Double Bass Concerto Competition! This is a well-deserved honor for Dan, who is definitely one of the most focused and hard-working students I’ve ever had. Daniel Carson wins Jacobs School’s double bass Bottesini concerto competition [...]
Yazan: Jason | 28 January 2013 | No Comments
Categories: bass, education
Wabass is now accepting applications for their June 23-29 2013 season. Information is provided below and can also be accessed via http://www.ranaanmeyerentertainment.com/#!wabass-institute/c1s1o The Institute is 6 days of intense study, with morning bass class, lessons every day, and a masterclass or performance each night. Students study with Hal Robinson, Eric Larson, and Ranaan Meyer. The best [...]
Yazan: Jason | 28 January 2013 | No Comments
Categories: bass, education
IU Jacobs School of Music appoints double bassist Kurt Muroki to faculty FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 24, 2013 BLOOMINGTON, Ind — The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is pleased to announce that double bassist Kurt Muroki will join its faculty as professor of music in the fall of 2013, pending approval by the Trustees [...]
Yazan: Jason | 21 January 2013 | No Comments
Categories: auditions, bass, education
Cool info just sent out from the International Society of Bassists. For more information go to www.isbworldoffice.com/contact_us/advertising.html. The Montecito Summer Music Festival, July 15 – August 3, 2013, is open to outstanding string, clarinet, flute, and piano students, ages 13 and up (with possible exceptions for highly gifted students). Participants will experience three weeks of [...]