Here is the next track in the Virtual Master Class Project. This is a recording of the second movement of the Eccles Sonata. Leave criticism, advice, practice tips, and the like by clicking on the ‘comments’ link below the player.Sometimes these players...
National Symphony Orchestra Principal Bassist Robert Oppelt recently started a website that I think bassists out there would be interested in checking out. In addition to containing biographical information and a great photo library (click here to check out photos of...
Chicago Symphony bassist Michael Hovnanian recently put up a post on his CSO Bass Blog providing an interesting window into the rotation and time off policies of the Chicago Symphony. I also noticed that Patty from oboeinsight discovered this post. You can read her...
Check out this video I found through gigglesugar from a Hank Williams Jr. concert. Four year old Hunter Hayes is seen here playing a tune he calls “Jambalaya” and singing. A few points to consider while watching…1. This little guy’s got the...
Here is a shot of the Elgin Symphony bass section from our recent concert cycle at the beginning of April. One or another of us is often subbing out of a cycle for other work, so it is rare that the six of us are actually assembled as a section.The players are (left...
