I spent the weekend in Dallas, Texas for my first meeting as a member of the International Society of Bassists Board of Directors. This was an extremely productive and activity-packed weekend, with members flying in from California, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois,...
Oh yeah! The great Christian McBride tears it up live on the Ornette Coleman tune “Turnaround” with Joshua Redman, Pat Metheny and Brian Blade.
Frequent blog and podcast collaborator Andy Anderson gave me the great idea of compiling a list of double bass audition requirements for major universities and conservatories. I think this is a great idea, and I’ve put up what Andy has compiled thus far:...
oboeinsight » Blog Archive » Etiquette … Patty from oboeinsight adds another orchestral etiquette tip to her list. Patty has a wonderful list of how to carry yourself in an orchestra. It was, in fact, the first post that drew me to Patty’s blog! (tags:...
CBC 55: Owen Lee interview and music We’re chatting with Cincinnati Symphony principal bassist Owen Lee today on Contrabass Conversations. Owen played for the New World Symphony and the Houston Symphony prior to his appointment with the Cincinnati Symphony. (tags: MP3...
