| Lisa Riddering, Editor March, 2010 |
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Make plans to celebrate the Summer of Bass Love at the 2011 ISB Convention, June 5-11, at San Francisco State University. Stay tuned for details and mark your calendars!
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Arizona Bass Players, Inc. announces its annual Festival and Workshop March 6-7, 2010 held at Pima Community College, Dr. Jason Roederer. The two-day event will feature concerts and workshops Saturday thru Sunday. Local Artists, Patrick Neher (University of Arizona), Catalin Rotaru (Arizona State University), and Joel DiBartilo (Northern Arizona University)are scheduled to perform and present master classes. Guest Artist, from out of Arizona, will be David Murray (Butler University and Internationally known soloist.) Registration is now available at http://www.arizonabassplayers.org/registerabp.php.
The 6th Biennial Hawaii Contrabass Festival will take place March 21-28, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii. An intensive week of major bassitude features group lessons, masterclasses, bass choir, lecture-demos and concerts. 2010 faculty includes François Rabbath, Paul Ellison, John Clayton, David Gage, Mark Dresser, Marc Marder, Kurt Muroki, Alexander Hanna, Shawn Conley, George Rubino, George Wellington, Jr., Randy Wong and Victor Wooten. Bass players of all ages and abilities are welcome. View a schedule of events at www.hawaiicbfest.org. For information go to hawaiicbfest@gmail.com.
Join Jeremy Kurtz and the San Diego State University bass department for a free tango masterclass with the Andés Martin, Monday, March 8th, 7 to 9 PM, M113 (Rhapsody Hall) at the SDSU School of Music and Dance building. Bassist and composer Andrés Martín, a native of Buenos Aires, is currently a member of the Orquesta de Baja California (OBC) in Tijuana. He has extensive performance experience as an orchestral musician and soloist, and is a founding member of the chamber group "Cuatro Para Tango." His masterclass at San Diego State will include a short lecture and demonstration of traditional tango techniques that will be of interest to anyone with an interest in Tango. View Andres in a performance of a duo arrangement of a work by Piazzolla athttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oZK65AxHi4.
Yuan Xiong Lu, professor of double bass at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, gives a recital Monday, March 8 at 7:30 PM in the Pepsico Recital Hall on the TCU campus. He will perform Shostakovich, Bottesini, dittersdorf, Davidov and more, admission is free.
ISB member Pablo Aslan presents "Tango Salon," March 26-27, 2010 at the Rose Theater in New York City, with a cast of tango and jazz musicians direct from Argentina and special guest Paquito D'Rivera. For tickets go to http://jalc.org/concerts/details309a.asp?EventID=2054.
Volkan Orhon will host the 6th Iowa City Bass Day on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Music West Interim Building at The University of Iowa School of Music. This year's guest artist Nicholas Walker will play a recital on April 23rd in the Riverside Recital Hall at 7:30 PM. For more information, contact Volkan Orhon at volkan-orhon@uiowa.edu or visit http://volkanbass.com/bassday10.html.
David Murray will perform Paul Ramsier's "Divertimento Concertante" with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis on March 28 at 3pm at the Pike Performing Arts Center, Indianapolis. Also on the program will be mass-ensemble works featuring bass students of David and Bob Goodlett.
Ron Carter was honored by the French Ministry of Culture on January 12, 2010, when he was inducted in a Paris ceremony as a Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters, the highest honor bestowed upon those who have significantly contributed to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance.
Go to http://www.isbworldoffice.com/news/recenthappenings.html to view and listen to video clips from 2009's "Deep Tones for Peace," held on a worldwide virtual stage, featuring Mark Dresser, Barre Phillips, Henry Grimes, Chi-chi Nwanoku, Bert Turetzky, William Parker, Rufus Reid, Irina-Kalina Goudeva, Thierry Barbé, J.C. Jones and others in solo and ensemble performances.
Dan Styffe will perform solo and chamber pieces at four different festivals/concert series in Norway in March, 2010: solo and chamber music by A. Pärt and G. Kurtag and Norwegian composers A. Bibalo and A. Nordheim, the Prokofiev quintet and the Saint Saens septet.
Anthony Manzo, bassist with the New Century Chamber Orchestra and new faculty at the University of Maryland School of Music, will be performing with the St. Lawrence String Quartet and pianist Pedja Muzijevic on the Stanford Lively Arts series in Palo Alto, CA on Sunday, April 18th at 2:30 pm in Dinkelspiel Auditorium. The program will include Lanner's "Die Werber" Waltzes and Schubert's Trout Quintet.
Bassiona Amorosa, the international double bass ensemble from Germany, will play a concert in Carnegie Hall in the Isaac Stern Auditorium, New York City, on Friday, October 22, 2010. To purchase tickets and for concert Information call 212-247-7800 or go to www.carnegiehall.org.
In November, Chris White (Virginia Symphony Assistant Principal Bassist) and VSO violinist Pavel Ilyashov will play together in two performances of Bottesini's Grand Duo Concertante with the orchestra. Performances are on November 18 at St. Bede's Church in Williamsburg and November 20 at Regent University in Virginia Beach.
There are two openings for bass students at the McDuffie School for Strings at Mercer University in Georgia to study with Kurt Muroki and Eugene Levinson. Go to http://www2.mercer.edu/mcduffie, or email kurtmuroki@gmail.com.
The Oberlin Conservatory of Music is the only professional music school to receive the 2009 National Medal of Arts, the highest award given by the United States government to artists and arts patrons in recognition of their creative expressions. President Barack Obama presented the award to Dean David Stull at a White House ceremony on February, 25, 2010. Congratulations Oberlin! Stevie Wonder and Bill and Camille Cosby will be special guests at the grand opening and celebration of the Litoff Building, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music's new facility for jazz studies, April 30-May 1, 2010 in Oberlin, Ohio. For more information go to www.oberlin.edu.
Artists from Disney Studios painted basses with an enchanted princess, Dumbo's Pink Elephants, a Cheshire Cat grin, and a genie for anauction at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas to benefit the Grammy In The Schools music education programs of the Grammy Foundation. http://blogdowntown.com/2010/02/5082-animated-basses-to-benefit-grammy-music-education
To download podcasts of Paul Pearce's Sunday evening "Cool Jazz Set" radio program: 1) go to www.radio4all.net; 2) click on Browse "by Contributor"; 3) click on "W" and then click on "WDCE"; 4) go to the show (date) you want, and click on it - then click on the RED arrow.
The first and only biography to date of jazz bassist Scott LaFaro has been published by the University of North Texas Press. Written by his sister, Helene LaFaro Fernandez, Jade Visions tells the story of one of the 20th century's most influential jazz musicians. Best known for his recordings with Bill Evans, he played bass a mere seven years before his life and career were tragically cut short by an automobile accident at age 25. The book combines an intimate look at his family along with insights into LaFaro's music and career by Gene Lees, Don Thompson, Jeff Campbell, Phil Palombi, Barrie Kolstein, Chuck Ralston and many others. Hardback, 352 pages, including never before published photos. $25 plus shipping and handling at http://www.isbstore.com/miscellaneous.html.
 The perfect companion to the Scott LaFaro biography Jade Visions is the newly released CD, Pieces of Jade. Listen to some of LaFaro's earliest recordings with pianist Don Friedman and drummer Pete LaRoca, plus a 1966 interview with Bill Evans, over 20 minutes of an Evans and LaFaro rehearsal, and "Memories for Scotty," a solo piano tribute by Don Friedman. A must-have for fans of jazz and every bassist now available at the ISB Online Store, with a portion of proceeds from sales benefitting the ISB's Scott LaFaro Prize fund. $15 plus shipping and handling at http://www.isbstore.com/miscellaneous.html.
The George Vance Young Bassists Education Fund, established in honor and memory of the late George Vance, and will be dedicated to offering educational opportunities for young bassists. Send donations payable to the International Society of Bassists and addressed to the George Vance Young Bassists Education Fund, International Society of Bassists, 14070 Proton Rd., Suite 100, LB 9, Dallas, Texas 75244. The ISB is a 501(C)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
FESTIVALS, COMPETITIONS, AUDITIONS
The 2010 Recital Music Composition Competition for Double Bass is open to composers of any age or nationality. The theme of the competition is the discovery of Jupiter's four largest moons in January 1610 by Galileo Galilei, now called the Galilean or 'Medician' satellites, in honor of their Florentine heritage. There are five categories and submitted works written in any style or idiom are acceptable. Composers may submit more than one entry, but each must be accompanied by the relevant entry fee. Works should be unpublished but may have been performed previously. Works written for 4-stringed basses, with the lowest note of E, and in any standard tuning are preferred. Recordings may also be submitted with each entry. For complete details of the divisions, and submission guidelines, go to http://www.recitalmusic.net/spweb/content.php?contentid=141.
The Richard Davis Foundation for Young Bassists, Inc will hold its 17th Annual Bass Conference on Easter weekend, April 2-3, 2010 at the Pyle Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The faculty includes Richard Davis, Virginia Dixon, Peter Dominguez, Diana Gannett, Larry Hutchinson, Jerry Jemmott, John Kennedy, Bill Koehler, David Murray, Sandor Ostlund, Bette Premo, Andy Raciti, Rufus Reid, Paul Robinson, Beau Sample, Donavan Stokes, Jane Vea and Inez Wyrick. For more information email rdavis1@wisc.edu.
Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival, a part of the Redlands Community Music Association, Inc. announces the 59th Annual Young Artist Auditions. The competition will be held Sunday, April 25, 2010 at University of Redlands, Watchorn Hall in Redlands, CA. The first prize for the Junior Category is $500. The first prize for the Senior Category is $1000 as well as the opportunity to perform in recital at the Redlands Bowl. There are two categories of competition: Piano and Instrumental as well as Voice. The Junior Category is for those up to the age of 18. The Senior Category is for those age 19-26. Preliminary Auditions begin at 1:00 pm and final auditions begin at 7:30 pm. For more information, please e-mail info@redlandsbowl.org or call (909) 793-7316 or mail to RCMA, Inc. Young Artists Auditions PO Box 4666 Redlands, CA 92373. Applications due March 26, 2010. Apply early, as applications are limited to the first 50 applications received.
Jeff Turner and Micah Howard are organizing the next Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium and Competitions, April 24-25, 2010. Guest artists include the bass section of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Jeff Mangone of Duquesne University, Paul Ellison of Rice University, ISB president Rob Nairn of Penn State University, Lawrence Hurst of Indiana University and Cleveland Orchestra principal bass Max Dimoff. For more information email micahbhoward@comcast.net, or visit the symposium's website at www.marypappertschoolofmusic.com/pdbs/.
The Pirastro Strings Elite Soloists Program provides free tuition, room and board for 5 participants selected by audition to study with Jeff Bradetich June 1-5, 2010. Daily lessons and solo classes are held in a highly individualized program with a focus on developing an artist's level approach to solo performance. To qualify, students must have a full program of solo works ready for study and performance. Participants in the program include current members of the Detroit Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, Singapore Symphony, Ft. Worth Symphony and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. For complete information, please go to: http://bradetichfoundation.org/workshops.php.
Jim Ham and David Gage will give the first ever VSA Oberlin make/repair/restore workshop devoted to the double bass at Oberlin College, June 6-12, 2010. To sign up or for more information, contact Jim Ham at jamespeterham@shaw.ca.
The First annual Bass Coalition Summer Bass Workshop and Solo Competition will take place June 24-26, 2010 on the campus of Shenandoah University-Conservatory in Winchester, VA, approximately one hour west of Washington, D.C. Clinicians will include Rufus Reid, David Murray, Inez Wyrick and Donovan Stokes. The Solo Competition will take place on June 24, 2010 with a top prize of $1000. The three day workshop will be packed with ensembles, masterclasses, one-to-one instruction and concerts. In addition to classical and jazz offerings, there will be clinics addressing alternative styles, Upright Slap Bass (Rockabilly/Psychobilly, etc.), amplification, loopers, EFX and more. Scholarships are available. For complete information check out the "workshop" section of http://www.basscoalition.com
The Bradetich Foundation announces the inaugural International Double Bass Solo Competition, June 16-20, 2010, hosted by the University of North Texas College of Music in Denton, Texas, USA. The competition is open to anyone under the age of 35 as of the first day of the competition June 16, 2010, and who has not given a formal New York City debut concert. The International Double Bass Solo Competition endeavors to identify emerging international artists and to provide career advancement and leadership opportunities. First place includes a $10,000 cash prize. For competition rules or additional information on the Inaugural International Double Bass Competition, contact Maria Harman, 940-368-5395, mharman@bradetichfoundation.org or go to www.bradetichfoundation.org.
All ages are welcome to the George Vance Memorial Summer Bass Workshop 2010, July 6-10, at the Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, Silver Spring, MD. Faculty includes Francois Rabbath, Robert Peterson, Frank Proto, Barry Green, David Young, Anthony Bianco, Ted Botsford, Tracy Rowell, Etienne LaFrance, Hans Sturm, John Hamil, Lloyd Goldstein, Nicholas Walker, Ira Gold, Christian Laborie, Liz Azcona-Hartmark and Sylvain Rabbath. A day workshop for intense study with master teachers, recital by Francois Rabbath on Friday, July 9th. For more information call 301/540-0105, or email summerbassworkshop@gmail.com.
The 17th annual Oklahoma City University Summer Double Bass Camp will be held July 18-24 at the Wanda L. Bass Music Center on the campus of Oklahoma City University. Directed by John Schimek, Professor of Double Bass at OCU, the weeklong camp for high school-college age students will offer opportunities for students of all abilities. Included are daily classes in technique, audition music, chamber music and each day will conclude with the "Bass Choir". Non-bass playing teachers are invited to participate to improve their bass playing and teaching skills. For more information email jschimek@okcu.edu.
The 15th Annual Golden Gate Bass Camp will take place the week of July 19-25, 2010 at Holy Names University in Oakland California under the direction of Barry Green. Faculty includes David Murray, Kristin Korb, Mary Knysh, Scott Pingel, David Young, John Kennedy, Pat Klobas, Richard Duke, Ed Williams, Ashley Adams and Alan Scofield. There will be a special 2-day electric bass course with Todd Johnson, July 23-24, who will also assist in the Jazz course July 22-25. New this year will be CYBERBASSCAMP, with special Skype sessions from around the world with Michael Klinghoffer-Israel, Yuan Xiong Lu-China, David Heyes-UK, Sonia Rey-Brazil, Donovan Stokes-Virginia, Diana Gannett-Michigan, Jason Heath-Illinois and others, and a new College Division (full tuition scholarship by application only). Courses are for all ages through adult but dorm minimum age is 14 or entering ninth grade. Details at www.goldengatebasscamp.com or e-mail barry@innergameofmusic.com.
The 4th World Bass Festival in Wroclaw, Poland, Irena Olkiewicz, director, will be held August 8-14, 2010. The roster of classical and jazz guest artists presenting concerts and masterclasses include Tom Martin, Joel Quarrington, Rufus Reid, Klazz Brothers & Cuba Percussion, Catalin Rotaru, Kristin Korb, Hiroshi Ikematsu, Tadeusz Gorny, Eric Hansen, Stefano Scodanibbio, Thierry Barbe, Barry Green, Miloslav Jelinek, Irena Olkiewicz, Ekkehard Beringer, Jakub Olejnik, Bassiona Polacca, Petya Bagovska, Adam Skrzypek, Miloslav Gajdoś, Dan Styffe, Patrick Neher, Hans Roelofsen, Aleksander Mikolajczyk, Gunars Upatnieks, Esra Gul Atalay, Yun Xia Hou, Song Yi, Shen Dongwen, Andrzej Dechnik, Grzegorz Frankowski, Kazimierz Cyna, Dominik Schulz, Pawel Jablczynski, Robert Piekos and Ryszard Kusek. There will be a one-day competition for classical and jazz bassists offering prizes and certificates, and the festival will also include exhibits by bass makers and double bass shops from England, Germany, France, Italy, the USA and China. Registration for players is 150 Euros or 100 Euros to audit, with an administration fee of 10 Euros. The entry fee for the competition is 25 Euros. The registration deadline is June 30, 2010. Accommodations in campus double rooms, a 5-minute walk from the Academy of Music, are 10 Euros per day (email Kazik Cyna for dormitory room reservations at sq6fhw@poczta.fm.) For more information or to register for the 4th World Bass Festival in Wroclaw, go to www.worldbassfestival.pl or contact Irena Olkiewicz, wbf.irena@tlen.pl.
The 20th Saubrigues-Capbreton (France) International Double Bass Festival will be held August 2010: 12th - 20th, classical masterclasses, levels A and B; 14th - 20th, jazz masterclasses; 16th - 19th, Edouard Nanny Competition. Masterclasses with Thierry Barbé, Alberto Bocini, Jeff Bradetich, Evgheny Kolossov, Miloslav Jelineck, Catalin Rotaru, Dan Styffe, Jean-Marc Faucher, Bernard Salles, Hein Van de Geyn, Julien Duthu and others. Mini-bass classes, too. Instruments available for masterclasses if you cannot travel with your own. For more information go to http://www.contrebasse.com/aout/20th-international-double-bass-festival-of-saubrigues-capbreton-august-2010.html.
The 10th International Double Convention and Competition, Brno, Czech Republic, Miloslav Jelinek, artistic director, will be September 20-26, 2010. Attendees will study solo repertoire and orchestral excerpts and attend recitals, seminars, and exhibits. The faculty will include Esra Atalay, Miloslav Gajdos, Frithjof-Martin Grabner, Wolfgang Guettler, Mette Hanskov, Pavel Horak, Petru Iuga, Petr Korinek, Tzvetomir Lazarov, Irena Olkiewicz, Vassilis Papavassiliou, Miloslav Raisigl, Song Yi, Radoslav Sasina, Martin Sranko, Einars Upatnieks, Jiri Valenta and Jakub Waldmann. Send applications, available at http://hf.jamu.cz, by July 15, 2010 to HF JAMU, Komenského nám. 6, 662 15 Brno, Czech Republic, fax +420 542 591 633, or email to konarkova@jamu.cz. For more information about the convention or the competition, email jelinekmilos@volny.cz or konarkova@jamu.cz.
The International Johann Matthias Sperger Society, www.spergergesellschaft.de, announces the 6th International Sperger Competition for Double Bass, to be held September 12-19, 2010, in Schloss Burg-Namedy/Andernach a.Rhein, Germany, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Patron. The competition will be limited to 50 participants. The new deadline for applications is August 15, 2010, age limit 35. First prize is 5,000 Euros. For details on the program, jury and an application, go to www.spergerwettbewerb.de. For information contact artistic director Klaus Trumpf, Meistersingerstr.7, D-14471 Potsdam, Germany, tele/fax:+49-(0)331-9512556, info@klaus-trumpf-sperger.de.
After the success of Paris2008, next comes Berlin2010, an international double bass festival and competition, October 5-10, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. For more information go to www.bass2010.com.
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