Bass Audition Roundup – September 2007

Seoul Philharmonic OrchestraDOUBLE BASS – Section Double BassResume Date – On or before: October 1, 2007Audition Date – Preliminary and Final Audition: October 20-28, 2007 New York CityStarting Date – Not ProvidedSalary/Benefits –...

Getting back in performance shape – fast!

Double bassist and blogger John Floeter recently put up an excellent post on his bass studio blog containing advice on how to get in shape fast after taking some time off. Recently taking a few weeks off for my wedding and honeymoon, I can definitely attest to the...

The MP3 generation

In keeping with today’s theme, I’ve got some more posts from fellow bass bloggers to share with readers. Hellafrish author and Calgary Philharmonic bassist Matt Heller recently put up an interesting post titled Is it lies, or is it Memorex? (Matt refers to...

Exciting new developments for the fall

As I pack my bags and put the finishing touches on the next two week’s podcast episodes, I’d like to take a moment and let people know about several new projects we’re cooking up for the fall here on the blog and for the Contrabass Conversations...

An encore to end all encores

Double bassist John Floeter just sent me a link to this completely wild video from the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra playing Bernstein’s ‘Mambo’ from West Site Story. This Venezuelan youth orchestra makes American orchestras...