Bass Musician Magazine, the new bi-monthly publication from Jake Kot and company, is now live! This publication is free to view online, and filling out a simple form allows for free e-mail delivery of the publication as well.I am a staff writer for this publication,...
Adaptistration blog author Drew McManus recently brought up the subject (previously explored on a November 2006 post) of free concerts and whether these events have the potential to turn people into ticket buyers. Although one might think that the exposure an...
National Symphony Orchestra Robert Oppelt maintains a website that is filled with valuable resources for double bassists, including interviews, stories, tips, and advice. Robert’s site has been mentioned frequently here on the bass blog (see reference links at...
Here is the next track in the Virtual Master Class Project. This is a recording of the Beethoven 9 recitative. Leave criticism, advice, practice tips, and the like by clicking on the ‘comments’ link below the player. E-mail me submissions here...
This story was in the New York Times earlier this week:Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced yesterday that the city’s Department of Education will require all schools to maintain arts programs, and that principals will be rated in their annual reviews on how well they...
