Double bassist and composer Donovan Stokes will be in Chicago in late May to see the World Premiere of his bass concerto “Titanium Jr.”, and he will be working with double bassists in the Chicago area in masterclass settings during this visit. Stay tuned...
I am in the process of putting together this week’s Contrabass Conversations episode featuring an interview with Indiana University double bass professor Lawrence Hurst. I know that bass players out there will really get a lot out this interview, and I think...
I am a podcast fanatic–I listen to and create podcasts every single day. My great friend Michael Colwill (Kanteker’s Craft) recently wrote a post detailing some of his favorite podcasts. He mentions Mur Lafferty’s podcast I Should be Writing, which...
Elgin Symphony Orchestra bassist Scott Rosenthal recently mentioned to me the value of having a tab just for double bass luthier information. I think that this is a great idea, so expect to see a section with information about luthiers throughout the United States and...
I just put the finishing touches on the most recent Contrabass Conversations Recital Showcase. This episode will feature a complete recital from double bassist Peter Lawson (Civic Orchestra of Chicago member, former student at Northwestern University and DePaul...
