Double bassist Andy Anderson (member of the Lyric Opera of Chicago orchestra and Grant Park Symphony, and a frequent Contrabass Conversations guest) mentioned to me recently the usefulness of conducting a survey of double bass airline travel experiences. I think that...
I am currently working on integrating a system called CrowdAbout into the Contrabass Conversations podcast. CrowdAbout (and several other services) allow producers (as well as listeners) to put virtual push-pins into podcast files, labeling where various events occur...
Bass Musician Magazine, the new bi-monthly publication from Jake Kot and company, is now live! This publication is free to view online, and filling out a simple form allows for free e-mail delivery of the publication as well.I am a staff writer for this publication,...
Madison Symphony The Madison Symphony Orchestra will be holding the following auditions for the 2007-08:String/Keyboard Openings for the 2007-08 concert seasonSection Bass: September 17, 2007The MSO is a professional per service orchestra, offering about 80 services a...
This is an essay by jazz bassist and Contrabass Conversations guest Eric Hochberg documenting his experiences with his new double bass and how many small factors can add up to cause a very difficult situation. Click here to read all of Eric’s bass blog...
