Today’s episode covers details about the BASS2018 European Bass Congress that will be taking place in Lucca, Italy. Follow along with the slideshow through this link, and be sure to keep up with current BASS2018 updates on the organization’s Facebook page. Bass Europe Board Jimmi Roger Pedersen, President Gabriele Ragghianti, President-Elect Stephan Petzhold, Vice President Alberto Bocini,… Continue reading 361: Bass Europe 2018 Lucca Preview
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.
360: The Making of the ISB
Today’s episode features a panel discussion with individuals that started the International Society of Bassists, guided it through the early years, and helped shape it to what it is today.
359: Gary Karr on his remarkable journey
I’ve been dreaming about having Gary Karr on Contrabass Conversations ever since starting the show. We got a chance to sit down and chat during the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention, and that’s what you’re hearing today. Gary is the reason that so many of us (myself included) play the bass. He and I chat about… Continue reading 359: Gary Karr on his remarkable journey
358: Orchestra and Opera Excerpts
This is a “best of” episode from three classic Contrabass Conversations episodes. Back in the early days of the podcast, John Grillo and I recorded two episodes that dissected various excerpts. He and I talked through each excerpt and then played a recording of John performing it. These have been extremely popular resources over the… Continue reading 358: Orchestra and Opera Excerpts
357: Top 10 Gig Dos and Don’ts
This listener-generated episode came from a question posed on Facebook in our Contrabass Conversations Community group. You can view the original thread and add your own thoughts. Also, be sure to join this Facebook group if you haven’t already! Top 10 Gig Dos Leave at a time that would make you 45 minutes to an hour… Continue reading 357: Top 10 Gig Dos and Don’ts