Concert Programming, Idiot-Style

I can’t program concerts to save my life.  At least, I’m sure my students feel that way! One thing I’ve tried to do as a bass teacher, with varying degrees of success, is to have an annual recital for my students.  This is something that is...

Searching for the Hertl Sonata

Double bassist Christopher Rose is on a search for the Hertl Sonata for double bass and piano. This piece has proven to be quite difficult to track down. Christopher writes: Hi all. I’m trying to track down the music for the Hertl Sonata for a recital I’m...

Jeff Bradetich Master Class in Germany this summer

Andreas Bennetzen from Denmark is organizing a master class with Jeff Bradetich this summer in Germany.  Andreas writes: The master class takes place in Mittenwald, Germany the 4th – 9th of August. Highlights include: intense technique classes, solo...

links for 2008-01-16

non divisi: MD Hide and Seek Part 1 From Frank Almond: “Ten days ago Edo de Waart was named the next Music Director of the Milwaukee Symphony. The appointment attracted quite a bit of press, and seemed to take a lot of people by surprise (in a positive...