283: Weekly Update for 12/7/16 – Double Bass News and Events

Welcome to the weekly update from Contrabass Conversations! Visit contrabassconversations.com/news for all previous episodes and more information.

News of the Week

Giving Tuesday from the International Society of Bassists

  • For your gift of $100 or more today, we’ll send you a very special thank you in return, a copy of Gary Karr’s latest CD, Bass Brothers, Gary’s tribute to his sister and harpist, Remembering Arla, or Melodic Pastiche.
  • Make your donation, then email info@ISBworldoffice.com to let them know which CD to send.
  • tag any donations with #GivingTuesday
  • Gary Karr’s YouTube channel

DaXun Zhang launches dragonetti.org

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The Bradetich Foundation International Double Bass Solo Competition

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Louisiana Bass Fest

Second Annual San Diego Bass Fest

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By Jason

An active double bass performer and teacher, Jason teaches double bass at DePaul University and served on the Board of Directors of the International Society of Bassists for many years. Jason is the current President of the Illinois chapter of the American String Teachers Association. Jason has been a member of the Elgin Symphony since 2000 and has played with the Midsummer’s Music Festival in Door County for the past decade. He is a past member of the Milwaukee Ballet and IRIS Orchestra, and has performed with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Grant Park Symphony, and numerous other professional ensembles.