I’m thrilled to be chatting today with Alexandra Scott! Alexandra plays bass in the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and teaches at the Hochschule für Musik in Karlsruhe, and she was a headliner for the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention. More About Alexandra: Born in Somerset, England, Alexandra Scott began her studies at the Yehudi Menuhin School… Continue reading 415: Alexandra Scott on Simon Rattle, German bow, and preparation
Author: 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.
414: Scott Lang wants one million new music students… each year!
It was great to chat with Scott Lang for the podcast! Scott is a music education leadership specialist and public speaker with an inspiring mission: enroll one million new music students in our schools each year. Scott has made the lives of music educators worldwide significantly easier with his Be Part of the Music initiative. … Continue reading 414: Scott Lang wants one million new music students… each year!
413: Marlene Rosenberg on jazz education and the changing gig scene
It was great to chat with Marlene Rosenberg for the podcast! Marlene is a Chicago-based jazz bassist and educator and is one of the most active players in the local scene.
[BONUS] The State of the Orchestra
This is a look back an an interesting conversation from 2009 that podcast co-host John Grillo and I had about my book Road Warrior Without an Expense Account. Today we take a look back at: what has changed in the orchestra world what has changed for Jason personally and professionally since this original episode Check… Continue reading [BONUS] The State of the Orchestra
412: Orchestra Confidential with John Grillo
We chat with frequent podcast co-host John Grillo about a new project called Orchestra Confidential. This is a project that has been many years in the making, and if you’d like to be involved, contact John at grillo@contrabassconversations.com.