A really cool resource out there for all string educators is the String Pedagogy Notebook, put together by Michael Hopkins of the University of Vermont. Basically, it is everything a music educator needs to know about string instrument technique, with great articles...
This is one of the most fantastic bass things I’ve seen. These guys are really unbelievable. Justin Cormia from UW-Whitewater found this video and passed it along. Only in Germany….Koko & Lores in action
A festival students may wish to check out for the summer is the American School of Double Bass, run by Mark Morton. Dr. Morton is principal bass of the Columbus Symphony (Ohio), and he started this workshop/retreat/school a few years ago. I haven’t had any...
Scott Bakshis of the Chicago Youth Symphony recently compiled a list of what the requirements for all the top bass schools are. This is a meta list derived from the requirements of Indiana University, Boston University, Rice University, Curtis, Juilliard, Eastman, and...
Here are some interesting performances to check out this weekend:Old St. Patrick’s Siamsa Na NgaelSymphony Center, Fri. 3/17The performance will take place at the Symphony Center and will also feature the Metropolis Symphony Orchestra, Old St. Patrick’s...
