I spent the weekend in Dallas, Texas for my first meeting as a member of the International Society of Bassists Board of Directors. This was an extremely productive and activity-packed weekend, with members flying in from California, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois,...
Frequent blog and podcast collaborator Andy Anderson gave me the great idea of compiling a list of double bass audition requirements for major universities and conservatories. I think this is a great idea, and I’ve put up what Andy has compiled thus far:...
oboeinsight » Blog Archive » Etiquette … Patty from oboeinsight adds another orchestral etiquette tip to her list. Patty has a wonderful list of how to carry yourself in an orchestra. It was, in fact, the first post that drew me to Patty’s blog! (tags:...
Now here’s an event that I would love to attend! The Hawaii Contrabass Festival is an event sponsored by the Hawaii American String Teachers Association (HASTA with NSOA), and it will run from March 24-30, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Faculty members include:...
Great music making doesn’t need surtitles Via Pliable: “”I completely agree with you, but can’t say so publicly because I depend on work from the BBC” is a message I am receiving with increasing frequency. And the confidential messages...
