Master Class at NEIU

I did a master class at Northeastern Illinois University today for Greg Sarchet. Greg is the bass teacher at NEIU. I heard some really excellent playing today. NEIU has a really outstanding hall (pictured here). This is the hall that I will be using for my June...

Selected Bassist Homepages

Here are some double bass homepages that I find interesting:Dave HollandGary KarrScott LaFaro Tribute SitePatrick Neher – this is his faculty page from the University of Arizona, but I think that the layout and information presented is really excellent. I wish...

Chicago Classical Music Calendar Highlights 4/14-23/06

Elgin Symphony OrchestraStephen Squires, conductorCarrie Koffman, saxophonemusic of John WilliamsFri 4/21, 8 PMPrairie Center for the Arts201 Schaumburg Ct.Schaumburg, ILSat 4/22, 8 PM, and Sun 4/23, 3:30 PMHemmens Theater150 DexterElgin, IL(847)888-4000Saint Paul...

"Tribute to Koussevitzky" Bass Recital June 6, 2006 – 7:30 p.m.

I will be playing a recital in June on Gary Karr’s former bass, commonly refered to as the “1611 Amati” bass. Gary Karr donated this instrument to the International Society of Bassists last year. This bass was previously owned by Serge Koussevitzky....

Chicago Classical Music Calendar Highlights 3/23-3/26

Chicago Symphony OrchestraCharles Dutoit, conductor Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center220 S. MichiganWed 3/22, 6:30 PM, Thu 3/23, 8 PM, Fri 3/24, 1:30 PM, and Sat 3/25, 8 PMMusic of Rossini, Haydn, Prokofiev312-294-3000Encore Chamber Orchestraperforms at Roosevelt...