Here’s the latest Weekly Update episode! Check out all past episodes at contrabassconversations.com/news, and send me any stories you’d like shared at feedback@contrabassconversations.com. Stories Covered: Festivals and Competitions Fredonia 2017 BassFest –...
When I ask great musicians what they most enjoy about playing their instrument, I’ve noticed that making a beautiful sound is at the top of most lists. That simple pleasure of making a beautiful sound come forth from an instrument is what keeps musicians in the game...
This guest post comes from Nashville-based guitarist and bassist Sam Frazee. Enjoy! I’ve taken a lot of lessons. I’ve had private lessons on saxophone, guitar (acoustic, electric, jazz, and classical) snare drum, piano, electric bass, voice, Double Bass and...
DePaul University Orchestra Director Cliff Colnot reorchestrated the Bottesini Concerto No. 2 back in 2008 for a performance with concerto competition winner Henry Chen. Cliff has made the score and parts to his edition of the concerto freely available. Download the...
