2018 Chicago Bass Festival

2018 Chicago Bass Festival

Registration is now open for the 2018 Chicago Bass Festival! There will be clinics and masterclasses from members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera, Milwaukee Symphony, and more! Find out more at www.bassfest.mya.org.
Review: Wiedoeft Double Bass Rosin

Review: Wiedoeft Double Bass Rosin

I’ve used pretty much every rosin on the market during my 25+ years as an active double bassist. From Pops, Carlsson, Kolstein, and Nyman to Petz and Super-Sensitive Hypoallergenic Rosin, I’ve found things that work great for me and things that bug me. Recently, I was...
Las Vegas Bass Workshop – great times with great bassists!

Las Vegas Bass Workshop – great times with great bassists!

I had the pleasure of being guest artist for the 2018 Las Vegas Bass Workshop last month. This annual event began nineteen years ago and attracts a crowd of 60-70 bassists from the Clark County schools. It is sponsored by the Nevada chapter of the American String...
Chicago Recitals

Chicago Recitals

Principal bassist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Alex Hanna will perform: Sunday, January 21st DePaul School of Music Concert Hall 8pm Chicago, IL More info Joel Quarrington will perform: Wednesday, February 7th Northwestern University Binen School of Music Galvin...

Double bass news of note for 12/28/17

Recovery Project 2018 for Brandino – give support and fund a new album! Jazz & Bow Workshop from Olivier Babaz – January 21,  2018 – $20 – limited availability – more info at info@olivierbabaz.com Koussevitzky Concerto, cadenzas by...