I’ve gotten some great submissions from readers for the upcoming bass blog luthier directory, so thanks a bunch to those who sent in their recommendations. If you’ve got some luthier/repair person/bass retailer recommendations for me, please e-mail me...
Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan freelancers may be interested in this audition for the South Bend Symphony. The scale is fairly low at only $73 per service, and the mileage rate is not specified. I believe that they do have some mileage compensation, although I am not...
Those who have seen Gary Karr perform know that he is a bit of a ham (to say the least). This performance of the Van Goens Scherzo is representative of one of the many encores that Gary would typically play during a performance as soloist. I remember hearing this same...
Here is a shot from double bassist John Floeter of the Grant Park Symphony bass section plus former principal cellist Larry Glazier. In addition to John Floeter (center), you are looking at principal bassist Mike Geller, Greg Sarchet (filling in for Andy Anderson),...
Update – Audition is now closed – registration deadline passedThis audition is closing in the next few days, so be sure to get in touch with the e-mail address listed below if you are interested. This orchestra has auditioned for this position many times...
