Ian Hallas performs the Bottesini Concerto mvt 1

Ian Hallas, principal bassist for the Midwest Young Artists Symphony Orchestra (and my student for the past six years) is seen here performing the first movement of the Bottesini Concerto in B minor with his high school orchestra in Northbrook, Illinois. This was...

Bass Audition Roundup – October 2007

For many more auditions, also visit http://www.afm.org/ for information on the auditions below: New York PhilharmonicDOUBLE BASS – Section Double Bass – 1 positionResume Date – December 15, 2007Audition Date – Winter and Spring of 2007 and...

Chicago Bass Ensemble live Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007

Just a quick reminder that the Chicago Bass Ensemble will be performing live tomorrow night at the Lincoln Park Cultural Center in Chicago. Admission is free but seating is limited, so get there early to be sure and get a seat! You can find out more details on our...

Hal Robinson to perform Jon Deak

John Grillo wrote a recent post on his blog ClassicalMusicNews.tv highlighting an upcoming Hal Robinson performance with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. John writes: It has been said that double bassists are very rarely soloists and the repertory for concerto...