| Lisa Riddering, Editor E-Newsletter May, 2010 |
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Make plans to celebrate the Summer of Bass Love at the 2011 ISB Convention, June 6-11, at San Francisco State University. Stay tuned for details and mark your calendars!
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NEWS OF NOTE
Robert Ross Keir Nairn was born May 11th to ISB president Rob Nairn and his wife Heidi von Bernewitz, the proud parents, big sister Giselle and big brother Teja. He weighed in at 7 lbs 10 oz and all are well, tired and happy in the land of Nairnia.
The third ˇViva el Bajo! South Texas Double Bass Master Class, George Amorim, director, takes place at the University of Texas-Pan American May 21st (college) and May 22nd (all bassists) with guest faculty Jeff Bradetich, professor of double bass at the University of North Texas and Cleveland Institute of Music, Jeffry Eckels, newly appointed professor of double bass and jazz studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and Sonya Martinez with the ˇViva el Bajo! Mini Bass Project. For more information go to www.vivaelbajo.org, or email gamorim@utpa.edu.
Congratulations to Joel Quarrington, principal bass with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, Canada, who has won the 2010 Juno Award for Garden Scene in the "Classical Album of the Year: Solo or Chamber Ensemble" category. The Juno is the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy. The CD is based on a recital program he performed for his ISB convention debut in 2007, and includes transcriptions and double bass repertoire by Korngold, Bottesini, Gliere and others. Congratulations, Joel!
The Bradetich Foundation announces registration and housing information to attend the International Double Bass Solo Competition, June 16-20, 2010. All bassists are invited to attend the 2010 Bradetich Foundation International Double Bass Solo Competition on the campus of the University of North Texas, in Denton, TX June 16-20. The Competition consists of three public rounds: The first round is Wednesday and Thursday, June 16 &17 from 10 am - 5 pm in the UNT College of Music Recital Hall. The second round is Friday, June 18 from 10 - 5 pm in the UNT College of Music Recital Hall. The final round is Sunday, June 20 at 7:30 pm in the Murchison Performing Arts Center on the UNT campus. Approximately 3 competitors will perform a full concerto with orchestra. Masterclasses will be given on Saturday, June 19 from 10 - 5:30 pm by the double bass judges of the competition, held in the Recital Hall. All three performance rounds of the Competition are open to the public at no charge, with donations accepted at the door. Housing and Registration information is available at www.bradetichfoundation.org.
Scholarships are still available to study at the University of Denver with Colorado Symphony bassist Susan Cahill. Email bassgirl@ultrasys.net or go to http://www.du.edu/ahss/schools/lamont/admissions/index.html for information. Susan will perform Bottesini's Concerto No. 2 on June 15th with the Colorado College Summer music festival in Colorado Springs. Study and play with leading jazz bassists in the industry at Stanford Jazz Workshop's jazz camp programs for youth and adults. SJW's 2010 bass faculty include Larry Grenadier (Pat Metheny, Brad Mehldau), Reuben Rogers (Joshua Redman, Dianne Reeves, Nicholas Payton), Harish Raghavan (Taylor Eigsti) and Ruth Davies (John Lee Hooker, Charles Brown, Elvin Bishop). Programs include Jazz Camp (youths age 12-17; July 18-23, July 25-30) and Jazz Residency (adults, plus advanced youth by audition, August 1-6). Private lessons, small ensemble performance opportunities, masterclasses and daily instruction in theory, ear training, musicianship and more. On campus housing available. For more information or to register online, visit www.stanfordjazz.org or call 650/736-0324.
The " May of Musical Methexis 2010" continues at the University of Macedonia Amphitheatre, Thessaloniki, Greece, on May 15th and 16th with a solo and ensemble repertoire masterclass hosted by Evgenios Politis and given by Petia Bagovska of the National Academy of Music, Sofia, Bulgaria. For more information call (+30)2310.891453 or go to www.muse.gr or www.methexis.uom.gr.
ISB member Joel Schimek was a recent soloist with the Fort Smith (Arkansas) Symphony in four performances of the Dittersdorf Concerto as part of the symphony's concerts for schools program. Joel is in 9th grade at Edmond Memorial High School in Edmond, Oklahoma. Joel's parents John (ISB board member, professor of bass at Oklahoma City) and Penny (ISB friend, professional orchestra trumpet player and teacher) joined Joel on stage for family trio encores. We've all seen the news broadcasts and the scenes of cars, buildings and homes washed away in Tennessee and surrounding areas. Lives have been lost and thousands of people have lost homes and property. Nashville is home to many musicians including ISB member Ike Harris from the Titan Hot Seven. We have news that Ike and his wife Mina and their son Brad have lost everything and are staying with friends. If you would like to help, there are two ways to make a donation of any amount. To use a credit card, go to www.SunValleyJazz.com. To make a donation by check, payable to Ike Harris, mail to Jerry and Pam Krahn, 321 Southwinds Drive, Hermitage TN 37076. ny amount will be be greatly appreciated.
Jazz historian, editor, award winning author and critic Eugene Frederick John "Gene" Lees died April 22nd at his home in Ojai, California. He was 82. The New York Times reports that the cause as a stroke. A former editor of Downbeat magazine, he started the Gene Lees Jazzletter. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janet. Among his many books are Oscar Peterson: The Will to Swing, and You Can't Steal a Gift: Dizzy, Clark, Milt and Nat. He recently completed a biography of band leader Artie Shaw. He was also a lyricist, most famously for the Antonio Carlos Jobim hit Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars.
ISB member Glenn Lewis Gordon has just won the position as assistant principal bass with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra in Norway. Congratulations!
As part of the ongoing monthly residency "Michael Janisch Presents," the Pizza Express Jazz Club in London, England, welcomes Lee Konitz and his quartet, with 2009 ISB jazz competition prize winner Michael Janisch, May 19th-20th. For news updates, schedule, music and more information and more go to www.michaeljanisch.com. To view and listen to Edicson Ruiz of the Berlin Philharmonic perform a new work for double bass by Heinz Holliger, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvtItOBCVoQ.
Ben Allison was invited to teach a one-week workshop on composition and group interplay at the Siena Jazz Foundation's International Jazz Master Program. Then he debuts a new group back in New York City at the Abrons Arts Center before heading back to Europe for a tour with the Ben Allison Band. Ben and his band will perform at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 8th. See and hear Ben at http://www.youtube.com/allisonics#p/u/1/6dIy_fJM2XA.
If you know of a high school student bassist who is gifted, dedicated and wants to be a jazz musician, there are opportunities at the Vail Jazz Foundation annual summer workshop. Financial assistance available based on need, all qualified nominees will be considered. Email Bbopjzz@aol.com for more information.
Helene LaFaro-Fernandez's biography of her brother, Jade Visions: the Life and Music of Scott LaFaro, is a finalist for the 2010 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research.
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.
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.
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.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Effective August 15, 2010, the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, is seeking an outstanding performer and teacher of the double bass with a strong background in music education. The position requires double bass performance, teaching double bass and supervising all string music education and pedagogy within the School. The individual will be expected to supervise master and doctoral committees and guide graduate student written work required for the various degrees, and supervise graduate teaching assistants in string technique class, supervise string teaching at the elementary laboratory school, conduct master classes and seminars in performance, recruit high-level students and maintain an active professional career. National and/or international prominence as a double bass performer with a substantive background in music education is essential. Expertise in teaching double bass and string music education at the university level is required. An earned doctoral degree in the area is also required. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-earning position, rank and salary negotiable. Applications should be submitted by May 15, 2010 for consideration, but the search will continue until such a time as the position is filled. Please submit curriculum vitae and a letter that addresses the required experiences and qualifications and email address and/or telephone numbers of at least five references. Please do not send additional supportive materials at this time. Nominations and applications should be addressed to Professor Ross Harbaugh, Chair, Double Bass/Music Education Search, University of Miami Frost School of Music, PO Box 248165, Coral Gables, Florida 33124-7610, (305) 284-2241.
FESTIVALS, COMPETITIONS, AUDITIONS
Go to www.isbworldoffice.com/competitions/composition.html to view and/or download guidelines for the 2010 ISB/David Walter Composition Competition. $1,000 grand prize in three categories, plus world premiere performances at the 2011 ISB Convention. Deadline for entries is June 1st.
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 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.
Opportunities for bass students with the Elan Festival in Dallas, TX, June 12-26, is a two-week rehearsal technique, career development and chamber music intensive course. Members of the St. Petersburg String Quartet and bassist/composer Peter Askim will be in residence, Gary Levinson, artistic director. Scholarship assistance available. For more information go to http://www.elanmusicfestival.org/levinson.htm.
The 10th Annual Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop at the University of North Texas will be June 14-18 2010. The intensive week of study and performance opportunities for the jazz bassist includes bass line development bass ensembles and daily sessions on technique. Participants will have an opportunity to be coached performing with a rhythm section. Outstanding faculty concerts will be presented throughout the week. Open to advanced high school (14+), college, professional and serious amateur bassists. For more information go to http://www.jazz.unt.edu/workshops or contact Lynn Seaton, (940) 369-7639; email lynn.seaton@unt.edu. For information about registration and housing, contact Darla Mayes, (940)565-3743; email darla.mayes@unt.edu.
Go to www.ranaanmeyer.com/camps for news of three summer bass camps: the Wabass Institute for the 21st Century Bass Player, June 20-26 in Wabash, Indiana; the Classical Jam Band Camp, July 26-31 in Bayview, Michigan, and; new this year, Bassview, June 27-July 3 in Bayview, Michigan, a junior varsity version of the Wabass camp. 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 at www.basscoalition.com.
The 23rd Annual Bradetich Double Bass Master Classes, June 20-25, 2010 at the University of North Texas are for advanced high school and college aged bass students. Five days of intense musical training include technique, orchestral and solo playing and bass ensembles. This year the course begins on Sunday, June 20th so participants may attend the final round of the Bradetich Foundation International Double Bass Solo Competitionand hear some of the finest young artists in the world perform with orchestra. For more information go to www.bradetichfoundation.organd http://music.unt.edu/strings/untbasscamp.shtml. The 10th Annual Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp, June 23-25, 2010 at the University of North Texas are for beginners or intermediate players of any age. Lots of playing and fun with the opportunity to work with Jeff Bradetich, Lynn Seatonand others. For more information go to www.bradetichfoundation.organd http://music.unt.edu/strings/untbasscamp.shtml.
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.
The Violin Craftsmanship Institute is sponsoring a series of hands-on weekly workshops in June and July, 2010, on topics of violin making, set-up and repair, and bowmaking and repair at the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH (15 minutes from seacoast resort town of Portsmouth and an hour north of Boston). On the faculty are George Rubino and Lynn Hanning. For more information or to download a brochure, go to www.learn.unh.edu/violin.
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.
Yann Dubost is on the faculty of the festival "Rencontres Musicales Internationales des Graves," July 18 - 31, 2010, at the Chateau Moulerens in the Graves region of Bordeaux, France. Some of the public performances and masterclasses take place at wineries nearby. For more information go to www.musiqueengraves.com.
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.
Sligo Jazz Project, International Summer School and Jazz Festival, July 20-25, 2010, Sligo, Ireland. This year's summer school faculty includes John Goldsby (double bass), educator, writer, and bassist with Cologne, Germany's WDR big band, and innovative performer and clinician Michael Manring (electric bass). Come to beautiful "Yeats Country" in the northwest of Ireland for 6 days of study. Tutor ensembles perform evening concerts followed by jam sessions every night, plus concerts by visiting guest acts and a fun pub/restaurant fringe. For more information go to www.sligojazzproject.com.
"Samba Meets Jazz," a Brazilian styles and jazz workshop, will be held July 25-31 (guitar, bass, vocals) and August 1-7 (all instruments and vocals) at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, a 37-acre campus overlooking Frenchman's Bay and steps away from Acadia National Park. Led by artistic director and bassist Nilson Matta and guitarist Roni Ben-Hur, joined by vocalist Amy London and saxophonist Bill McHenry, the workshops immerse students of all ages, musical abilities and backgrounds for a week of personalized instruction. The daily schedule includes mid-afternoon breaks with options for practicing or enviro-adventures. For information go to www.SambaMeetsJazz.com, email alice@SambaMeetsJazz.com, or call 888/435-4003.
The Hong Kong Double Bass Camp 2010 (Asia), July 20-23, 2010, is for intermediate to advanced high school bass students. Four days of intensive training will include technique, solo, bass ensembles and bass orchestra. Applicants with ABRSM Grade 6 or above or the equivalent are welcome. It will be fun for all, and an opportunity to work with Jeff Bradetich. For more information, please email bassmen.hk@gmail.com or go to http://cmconcept.hk/BassmenCamp2010.zip to download the application form.
The 5th Mittenwald International Double Bass Masterclass taught by Jeff Bradetich in Mittenwald, Germany takes place August 2-7. Registration fee is 450 Euros. For more information contact event director Andreas Bennetzen at info@andreasbennetzen.dk.
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.
BASS2010 will be held October 5-10, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Following the success of BASS2008 in Paris is a week in the heart of Germany at the University of Arts Berlin and the Music Conservatory Hanns Eisler Berlin, with concerts and masterclasses by Franco Petracchi, Thomas Martin, Catalin Rotaru, Thierry Barbé, Klaus Stoll, Tom Knific, Stefano Scodanibbio, Michael Wolf, Hans Sturm, Todd Coolman, Leon Bosch, Christine Hoock, Phil Palombi, Jeff Bradetich, Barre Philips, John Goldsby, Paul Ellison, Bozo Paradzik, The BassGang, Barry Green, Michinori Bunya, Esko Laine, Roman Patkolo, David Murray, Guiseppe Ettore, Janne Saksala, Kristin Korb, Duncan McTier, Dan Styffe, Kazuo Okuda, Caroline Emery, Volkan Orhon, Miloslav Jelinek, Mini Schulz, Edmond Cheng, Fausto Borem, Dieter Manderscheid, Paul Erhard, Jimmi Roger Pederson and Andreas Bennetzen. Also part of the week will be an exhibit hall and solo and jazz competitions with first prizes of 5,000 Euros, and a youth competition. For information on the competitions and registration for BASS2010, go to www.bass2010.com.
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