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We’re concluding our chat with double bassist Anthony Stoops today on Contrabass Conversations, which we began on episode 67 of the podcast. Anthony is the Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at theUniversity of Oklahoma School of Music. He also won first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition and is the past recipient of a Karr Foundation double bass. Learn more about Anthony by visiting his website atanthonystoops.com.We’re also featuring Anthony performing his rock medley with the Bad Boyz of Bass, plus some listener feedback, bass news, and shout-outs to some of our Facebook group members. Enjoy!  About Anthony:Anthony Stoops is Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at theUniversity of Oklahoma School of Music. Since winning first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition, he has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Dr. Stoops has presented masterclasses in Poland, Brazil and throughout the U.S. at venues such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, the University of Michigan, the University of Iowa, Interlochen Arts Academy, Penn State University, and many others.The past recipient of a Karr Foundation Doublebass, Stoops is widely regarded as one of the top bass soloists in the world today. As an orchestral musician, Stoops has performed regularly in over a dozen orchestras including the Detroit, Columbus (OH) and Toledo Symphony orchestras, and the Michigan Opera Theater among many others, under many of the world’s great conductors such as Sir Georg Solti, Neeme Järvi, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez and Charles Dutoit.He studied with Diana Gannett at Iowa (and later at Michigan), Stuart Sankey at Michigan, Jeff Bradetich at Northwestern, and Eugene Levinson at Aspen. Other influential teachers include Max Dimoff, Principal Bass of the Cleveland Orchestra, Stephen Molina, Assistant Principal Bass of the Detroit Symphony. In high school, he studie with Dr. Mark Morton, Principal Bass of the Columbus Symphony.As a devotee of new music, Stoops’ wide-ranging repertoire has included premieres of several works, including his own. Prior to his appointment at OU, he taught at Bowling Green State University, the Ann Arbor School for Performing Arts and the renowned Preucil School of Music.He lives in Norman, OK with his wife, cellist Emily Gosma Stoops and their son, Henry. In his spare time, Anthony enjoys fishing, cooking, swimming and Yoga.Link of the Week:Mittenwald Master ClassFeatured Music:Rock Medley – arranged by Anthony Stoops and performed by the Bad Boyz of BassMusic Provided by:

Special thanks to Daniel Chmielinski for technical assistance -www.carsleuth.net

Show Notes:

Release Date: 6/7/08

Length: 42:39

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]]> http://contrabassconversations.com/2008/06/07/cbc-82-anthony-stoops-interview-part-2/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Text transcript available! We're concluding our chat with double bassist Anthony Stoops today onnbsp;Contrabass Conversations, which we began onnbsp;episode 67 of the podcast. Anthony is the ... Text transcript available! We're concluding our chat with double bassist Anthony Stoops today onnbsp;Contrabass Conversations, which we began onnbsp;episode 67 of the podcast. Anthony is the Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at theUniversity of Oklahoma School of Music. He also won first prize in thenbsp;International Society of Bassists international solo competition and is the past recipient of a Karr Foundation double bass. Learn more about Anthony by visiting his website atanthonystoops.com.We're also featuring Anthony performing his rock medley with the Bad Boyz of Bass, plus some listener feedback, bassnbsp;news, and shout-outs to some of ournbsp;Facebook group members. Enjoy!nbsp; About Anthony:Anthony Stoops is Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at theUniversity of Oklahoma School of Music. Since winning first prize in thenbsp;International Society of Bassists international solo competition, he has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Dr. Stoops has presented masterclasses in Poland, Brazil and throughout the U.S. at venues such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, the University of Michigan, the University of Iowa, Interlochen Arts Academy, Penn State University, and many others.The past recipient of a Karr Foundation Doublebass, Stoops is widely regarded as one of the top bass soloists in the world today. As an orchestral musician, Stoops has performed regularly in over a dozen orchestras including the Detroit, Columbus (OH) and Toledo Symphony orchestras, and the Michigan Opera Theater among many others, under many of the world's great conductors such as Sir Georg Solti, Neeme Jauml;rvi, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez and Charles Dutoit.He studied with Diana Gannett at Iowa (and later at Michigan), Stuart Sankey at Michigan, Jeff Bradetich at Northwestern, and Eugene Levinson at Aspen. Other influential teachers include Max Dimoff, Principal Bass of the Cleveland Orchestra, Stephen Molina, Assistant Principal Bass of the Detroit Symphony. In high school, he studie with Dr. Mark Morton, Principal Bass of the Columbus Symphony.As a devotee of new music, Stoops' wide-ranging repertoire has included premieres of several works, including his own. Prior to his appointment at OU, he taught at Bowling Green State University, the Ann Arbor School for Performing Arts and the renowned Preucil School of Music.He lives in Norman, OK with his wife, cellist Emily Gosma Stoops and their son, Henry. In his spare time, Anthony enjoys fishing, cooking, swimming and Yoga.Link of the Week:Mittenwald Master ClassFeatured Music:Rock Medley - arranged by Anthony Stoops and performed by the Bad Boyz of BassMusic Provided by: Anthony Stoops -nbsp;www.anthonystoops.com Eric Hochberg -nbsp;www.erichochberg.com Fonkmasters Special thanks to Daniel Chmielinski for technical assistance -www.carsleuth.net Show Notes: Release Date: 6/7/08 Length: 42:39 listen by phone: +1 (360) 227-5632 call our comment line (24 hour voice mail): +1 (206) 666-6509 Website:nbsp;www.contrabassconversations.com E-mail:nbsp;feedback@contrabassconversations.com Blog:nbsp;www.doublebassblog.org Podcast T-shirts, hats, and more:nbsp;www.cafepress.com/doublebass MySpace:nbsp;www.myspace.com/cbcpodcast Facebook:nbsp;www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17621298264 Theme song by Eric Hochberg:nbsp;www.erichochberg.com This show is brought to you bynbsp;TalkBass.com, the largest community of bassists on the Internet. Join in the conversation atnbsp;talkbass.com/cbc. Check out our jazz forums atnbsp;JazzDoubleBass.com. Join ournbsp;Facebook group and share videos, chat on discussion boards, leave ideas for the show, and interact with other bassists! To get Contrabass Conversations downloaded automatically to your computer (for free!), you cannbsp;subscribe in iTunes:nbsp; Click here to subscribe through e-mail or through another program besides iTunes Anthony,Stoops jsh177@yahoo.com no No CBC 71: Bad Boyz of Bass interview http://contrabassconversations.com/2008/03/22/cbc-71-bad-boyz-of-bass-interview/ http://contrabassconversations.com/2008/03/22/cbc-71-bad-boyz-of-bass-interview/#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:00:19 +0000 Jason http://contrabassconversations.com/2008/03/22/cbc-71-bad-boyz-of-bass-interview/ We’re chatting with Volkan Orhon, David Murray, Anthony Stoops, and Paul Sharpe on this week’s episode of Contrabass Conversations. Anthony Stoops was featured recently as an interview guest on the podcast, and we also featured Volkan playing one of Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand’s basses on our interview with this fine luthier.

In this interview, we chat about the formation of the ensemble, the rehearsal process, their arrangements and musical selections, and the challenges of being in a quartet when all four members live in different cities. We’re also featuring the quartet’s live performances of a rock medley (arranged by Anthony) and ‘Baby Got Bass’ (arranged by Paul) after the interview. Learn more about these four bassists through the following links:

Enjoy!

About Anthony:

Anthony Stoops is Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. Since winning first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition, he has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Dr. Stoops has presented masterclasses in Poland, Brazil and throughout the U.S. at venues such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, the University of Michigan, the University of Iowa, Interlochen Arts Academy, Penn State University, and many others.

About David:

David Murray was born in Canada and began studies on the double bass at age 12. He worked in high school with Gary Karr and continued with Mr. Karr at the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, CT. During summers, Mr. Murray attended the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, A F of M String Congress, and both Tanglewood and Aspen as a fellowship recipient. Upon graduation he received the Outstanding Performer Award from the Hartt School, and later that year was a top prize winner in the Canada Music Competition. Mr. Murray was winner of the Aspen Bass Concerto Competition in 1981, and in 1988 won the International Society of Bassists Competition (for which he is now secretary) in Los Angeles and was presented by the Society in a Carnegie Hall debut in 1990.

About Paul:

Paul Sharpe maintains an international profile and career in a variety of roles as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral double bassist. As a student of Jeff Bradetich he received the B.M. degree in Performance from Northwestern University, and he obtained an M.A. degree in Music from the University of Iowa studying with Diana Gannett. Recent performances and engagements include recitals and masterclasses at the University of Iowa, Cleveland Institute of Music, World Bass Convention (Wroclaw, Poland), University of North Texas, University of Michigan, Interlochen Arts Academy, and Brazil’s Sixth International Double Bass Encounter in Pirenopolis, Brazil.

About Volkan:

Acclaimed for his musicality and virtuosity, Volkan Orhon has established himself as one of the top double bassists in the world today. He was a finalist and prizewinner in the Concert Artists Guild Solo Competition in New York City, and was the co-first place winner of the International Society of Bassists Solo Competition. Additionally, he distinguished himself as the first double bass player ever to win the grand prize overall and first prize for double bass at the American String Teacher’s Association Solo Competition.

Musical Selections:

  • Rock Medley – arranged by Anthony Stoops
  • Baby Got Bass – arranged by Paul Sharpe

Music Provided by:

Special thanks to Daniel Chmielinski for technical assistance – www.carsleuth.net

Links Mentioned in the Show:

  • Hi Everybody – I am interested in purchasing a bass(could be plywood), if you are selling one please contact me.
    Thanks, Chacho – MySpace contact info: Son De Madre (interested in purchasing bass)
  • link of the week: live.yahoo.com/doublebass
  • Check out the Heartland String Bass Shop for information on bass necks – www.heartlandsbs.com
  • ….this is about the message you announced in episode 65 about somebody looking for a piece for double bass with band accompaniement.
    From BAS publishing (www.baspublishing.com),
    There is an arrangement of the first movement from the Capuzzi concerto in F for bass and band (it may be listed as tuba and band on their site).

Release Date: 3/22/08

Length: 49:25

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Blog: www.doublebassblog.org

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MySpace: www.myspace.com/cbcpodcast

Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17621298264

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]]> http://contrabassconversations.com/2008/03/22/cbc-71-bad-boyz-of-bass-interview/feed/ 4 00:01:01 We're chatting with Volkan Orhon, David Murray, Anthony Stoops, and Paul Sharpe on this week's episode of Contrabass Conversations. Anthony Stoops was featured ... We're chatting with Volkan Orhon, David Murray, Anthony Stoops, and Paul Sharpe on this week's episode of Contrabass Conversations. Anthony Stoops was featured recently as an interview guest on the podcast, and we also featured Volkan playing one of Chris Threlkeld-Wiegandrsquo;s basses on our interview with this fine luthier. In this interview, we chat about the formation of the ensemble, the rehearsal process, their arrangements and musical selections, and the challenges of being in a quartet when all four members live in different cities. We're also featuring the quartet's live performances of a rock medley (arranged by Anthony) and 'Baby Got Bass' (arranged by Paul) after the interview. Learn more about these four bassists through the following links: Anthony Stoops: anthonystoops.com David Murray: butler.edu.....murray Volkan Orhon: volkanbass.com Paul Sharpe: ncarts.edu......sharpe Video of the Bad Boyz: bad-boyz-of-bass Enjoy! About Anthony: Anthony Stoops is Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. Since winning first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition, he has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Dr. Stoops has presented masterclasses in Poland, Brazil and throughout the U.S. at venues such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, the University of Michigan, the University of Iowa, Interlochen Arts Academy, Penn State University, and many others. About David: David Murray was born in Canada and began studies on the double bass at age 12. He worked in high school with Gary Karr and continued with Mr. Karr at the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, CT. During summers, Mr. Murray attended the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, A F of M String Congress, and both Tanglewood and Aspen as a fellowship recipient. Upon graduation he received the Outstanding Performer Award from the Hartt School, and later that year was a top prize winner in the Canada Music Competition. Mr. Murray was winner of the Aspen Bass Concerto Competition in 1981, and in 1988 won the International Society of Bassists Competition (for which he is now secretary) in Los Angeles and was presented by the Society in a Carnegie Hall debut in 1990. About Paul: Paul Sharpe maintains an international profile and career in a variety of roles as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral double bassist. As a student of Jeff Bradetich he received the B.M. degree in Performance from Northwestern University, and he obtained an M.A. degree in Music from the University of Iowa studying with Diana Gannett. Recent performances and engagements include recitals and masterclasses at the University of Iowa, Cleveland Institute of Music, World Bass Convention (Wroclaw, Poland), University of North Texas, University of Michigan, Interlochen Arts Academy, and Brazilrsquo;s Sixth International Double Bass Encounter in Pirenopolis, Brazil. About Volkan: Acclaimed for his musicality and virtuosity, Volkan Orhon has established himself as one of the top double bassists in the world today. He was a finalist and prizewinner in the Concert Artists Guild Solo Competition in New York City, and was the co-first place winner of the International Society of Bassists Solo Competition. Additionally, he distinguished himself as the first double bass player ever to win the grand prize overall and first prize for double bass at the American String Teacher's Association Solo Competition. Musical Selections: Rock Medley - arranged by Anthony Stoops Baby Got Bass - arranged by Paul Sharpe Music Provided by: Eric Hochberg - www.erichochberg.com Bad Boyz of Bass Fonkmasters Special thanks to Daniel Chmielinski for technical assistance - www.carsleuth.net Links Mentioned in the Show: Hi Everybody - I am interested in purchasing a bass(could be plywood), if you are selling one pleas... Anthony,Stoops,,Bad,Boyz,of,Bass jsh177@yahoo.com no No CBC 67: Anthony Stoops interview http://contrabassconversations.com/2008/03/01/cbc-67-anthony-stoops-interview/ http://contrabassconversations.com/2008/03/01/cbc-67-anthony-stoops-interview/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:20:26 +0000 Jason http://contrabassconversations.com/2008/03/01/cbc-67-anthony-stoops-interview/

Text transcript available!

We’re chatting with double bassist Anthony Stoops today on Contrabass Conversations. Anthony is the Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. He also won first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition and is the past recipient of a Karr Foundation double bass. Learn more about Anthony by visiting his website at anthonystoops.com.

We’re also featuring Anthony performing the Pieces en Concert by Couperin, plus some listener feedback, bass news, and shout-outs to some of our Facebook group members. Enjoy!


About Anthony:

Anthony Stoops is Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. Since winning first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition, he has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Dr. Stoops has presented masterclasses in Poland, Brazil and throughout the U.S. at venues such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, the University of Michigan, the University of Iowa, Interlochen Arts Academy, Penn State University, and many others.

The past recipient of a Karr Foundation Doublebass, Stoops is widely regarded as one of the top bass soloists in the world today. As an orchestral musician, Stoops has performed regularly in over a dozen orchestras including the Detroit, Columbus (OH) and Toledo Symphony orchestras, and the Michigan Opera Theater among many others, under many of the world’s great conductors such as Sir Georg Solti, Neeme Järvi, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez and Charles Dutoit.

He studied with Diana Gannett at Iowa (and later at Michigan), Stuart Sankey at Michigan, Jeff Bradetich at Northwestern, and Eugene Levinson at Aspen. Other influential teachers include Max Dimoff, Principal Bass of the Cleveland Orchestra, Stephen Molina, Assistant Principal Bass of the Detroit Symphony. In high school, he studie with Dr. Mark Morton, Principal Bass of the Columbus Symphony.

As a devotee of new music, Stoops’ wide–ranging repertoire has included premieres of several works, including his own. Prior to his appointment at OU, he taught at Bowling Green State University, the Ann Arbor School for Performing Arts and the renowned Preucil School of Music.

He lives in Norman, OK with his wife, cellist Emily Gosma Stoops and their son, Henry. In his spare time, Anthony enjoys fishing, cooking, swimming and Yoga.

Link of the Week:

video of Gustavo Dudamel (new music director for Los Angeles Philharmonic)

Featured Music:

Pieces en Concert by Couperin:

  • Prelude
  • Siciliene
  • La Tromba
  • Plainte
  • Air de Diable

Music Provided by:

Special thanks to Daniel Chmielinski for technical assistance – www.carsleuth.net

Show Notes:

Release Date: 3/1/08

Length: 53:09

listen by phone: +1 (360) 227-5632

call our comment line (24 hour voice mail): +1 (206) 666-6509

Website: www.contrabassconversations.com

E-mail: feedback@contrabassconversations.com

Blog: www.doublebassblog.org

Podcast T-shirts, hats, and more: www.cafepress.com/doublebass

MySpace: www.myspace.com/cbcpodcast

Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17621298264

Theme song by Eric Hochberg: www.erichochberg.com

This show is brought to you by TalkBass.com, the largest community of bassists on the Internet. Join in the conversation at talkbass.com/cbc.

Check out our jazz forums at JazzDoubleBass.com.

Join our Facebook group and share videos, chat on discussion boards, leave ideas for the show, and interact with other bassists!

To get Contrabass Conversations downloaded automatically to your computer (for free!), you can subscribe in iTunes:

Click here to subscribe through e-mail or through another program besides iTunes

]]> http://contrabassconversations.com/2008/03/01/cbc-67-anthony-stoops-interview/feed/ 6 00:01:01 Text transcript available! We're chatting with double bassist Anthony Stoops today on Contrabass Conversations. Anthony is the Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the ... Text transcript available! We're chatting with double bassist Anthony Stoops today on Contrabass Conversations. Anthony is the Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. He also won first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition and is the past recipient of a Karr Foundation double bass. Learn more about Anthony by visiting his website at anthonystoops.com. We're also featuring Anthony performing the Pieces en Concert by Couperin, plus some listener feedback, bass news, and shout-outs to some of our Facebook group members. Enjoy! About Anthony: Anthony Stoops is Artist/Teacher of Bass and String Area Chair at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. Since winning first prize in the International Society of Bassists international solo competition, he has performed throughout the United States and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Dr. Stoops has presented masterclasses in Poland, Brazil and throughout the U.S. at venues such as the Cleveland Institute of Music, the University of Michigan, the University of Iowa, Interlochen Arts Academy, Penn State University, and many others. The past recipient of a Karr Foundation Doublebass, Stoops is widely regarded as one of the top bass soloists in the world today. As an orchestral musician, Stoops has performed regularly in over a dozen orchestras including the Detroit, Columbus (OH) and Toledo Symphony orchestras, and the Michigan Opera Theater among many others, under many of the worldrsquo;s great conductors such as Sir Georg Solti, Neeme Jauml;rvi, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez and Charles Dutoit. He studied with Diana Gannett at Iowa (and later at Michigan), Stuart Sankey at Michigan, Jeff Bradetich at Northwestern, and Eugene Levinson at Aspen. Other influential teachers include Max Dimoff, Principal Bass of the Cleveland Orchestra, Stephen Molina, Assistant Principal Bass of the Detroit Symphony. In high school, he studie with Dr. Mark Morton, Principal Bass of the Columbus Symphony. As a devotee of new music, Stoopsrsquo; widendash;ranging repertoire has included premieres of several works, including his own. Prior to his appointment at OU, he taught at Bowling Green State University, the Ann Arbor School for Performing Arts and the renowned Preucil School of Music. He lives in Norman, OK with his wife, cellist Emily Gosma Stoops and their son, Henry. In his spare time, Anthony enjoys fishing, cooking, swimming and Yoga. Link of the Week: video of Gustavo Dudamel (new music director for Los Angeles Philharmonic) Featured Music: Pieces en Concert by Couperin: Prelude Siciliene La Tromba Plainte Air de Diable Music Provided by: Anthony Stoops - www.anthonystoops.com Eric Hochberg - www.erichochberg.com Fonkmasters Special thanks to Daniel Chmielinski for technical assistance - www.carsleuth.net Show Notes: Release Date: 3/1/08 Length: 53:09 listen by phone: +1 (360) 227-5632 call our comment line (24 hour voice mail): +1 (206) 666-6509 Website: www.contrabassconversations.com E-mail: feedback@contrabassconversations.com Blog: www.doublebassblog.org Podcast T-shirts, hats, and more: www.cafepress.com/doublebass MySpace: www.myspace.com/cbcpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17621298264 Theme song by Eric Hochberg: www.erichochberg.com This show is brought to you by TalkBass.com, the largest community of bassists on the Internet. Join in the conversation at talkbass.com/cbc. Check out our jazz forums at JazzDoubleBass.com. Join our Facebook group and share videos, chat on discussion boards, leave ideas for the show, and interact with other bassists! To get Contrabass Conversations downloaded automatically to your computer (for free!), you can subscribe in iTunes: Click here to subscribe through e-mail or through another program beside... Anthony,Stoops jsh177@yahoo.com no No