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Contrabass ConversationsTianYang Liu on solo, orchestra, and teachingTianYang Liu currently teaches double bass at Beijing's Central Conservatory. He earned First Prize at the 2013 International Society of Bassists Competition and has garnered top honors in several other competitions, including Singapore's International Double Bass Competition and the San Francisco Conservatory's Concerto Competition. He regularly performs solo recitals across the United States and Asia. Born into a musical family, Liu began studying violin with his mother at age three, demonstrating early talent by winning an honorary award at the Chang Sha Violin Competition at age four. At age 11, he transitioned to double bass, studying under his father...2025-02-2743 min
Artist Room#02 - Jeff Bradetich: Double Bass as a Solo InstrumentJeff Bradetich has been and is still one of the most important figures in the double bass solo scene. As a soloist he has performed all over the world and as a pedagogue he brought forward countless incredible musicians and instrumentalists. In this conversation he talks to Dominik Wagner about the double bass as a solo instrument, its past and its possible future.---Dominik Wagner - Links:Web: https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominik_bass/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominikEmanuelWagnerJeff Bradetich - Links:Bradetich Foundation: https...2024-05-2447 min
Contrabass ConversationsDominik Wagner on his double bass journeyDominik Wagner is one of the world’s leading double bassists and has built a remarkable career as a soloist and educator. He has begun hosting long-form interviews on his YouTube Channel with bassists such as Christoph Wimmer and Jeff Bradetich. We cover Dominik’s latest projects, the inspiration for these long-form interviews, working through focal dystonia, and much more. Enjoy! photo credit: Maria Frodl Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically! Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sh...2024-04-0458 min
The Bass Shed PodcastEP 118 - Russell Thompson (Principal Bassist Arkansas Symphony)Send us a text Russell was lucky to grow up in a musical family in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. His mother played the bassoon, his father played the french horn, and his step-father taught saxophone and played jazz. He began playing the bass in 4’th grade, but his interest in classical music began to spark when he began studying with Tracy Rowell and joined the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra (COYO) his sophomore year. It wasn’t until attending the inaugural summer of the National Music Festival in Floyd, Virginia that he considered pursuing music as a career. ...2024-02-231h 15
The Bass Shed PodcastEP 100- The Bass Shed Podcast HighlightsSend us a texthttps://www.instagram.com/the_bass_shed/The Bass Shed Podcast hits 100! On this very special episode, I revisit some important conversations i've had with guests over the years. Interview clips from:EP 77 - Lance MorrisonComposer, touring and session bassist Lance Morrison has recorded/performed with Rod Stewart, Alanis Morissete, The New Radicals, Lee Ann Rhymes, Rick Springfield, Don Henley, Richard Marx, Volto, The Coors, Gavin DeGraw and more. Lance is a member of Mike Campbell’s band “Dirty Knobs”. check out the full episode with Lance Morrison2022-12-161h 15
De la Mente a tus Sentidos32 Encuentra tu Sello Personal // Rodrigo MataRodrigo Mata Alvarez (México)
Contrabajista y compositor nacido en 1985 en el estado de Guanajuato, México, egresado de la Universidad de Guanajuato.
Estudió con la profesora Valeria Thierry (México) en la Ciudad de México. Estudió en 2010 con los profesores Sheila Garrett (Canadá), John Hyde (Canadá) y Rubim deToledo (Brasil) en Mount Royal University en la ciudad de Calgary, Alberta. Ha recibido clases magistrales de destacados profesores como Frank Proto (Estados Unidos), Volkan Orhon (Estados Unidos), Joel Quarrington (Canadá), Stefano Scodanibbio (Italia), Markus Stockhausen (Alemania), Thierry Barbe Francia), Jeff Bradetich (Estados Unidos), entre otros. En...2022-09-201h 01
The Bass Shed PodcastEP 80 - Jeff Bradetich (Professor at UNT / former ISB Director / Author / International Double Bass soloist)Send us a textJeff Bradetich is regarded as one of the leading performers and teachers of the double bass in the United States. He has won many major solo competitions, recorded six solo albums of music for double bass and piano and has been featured on radio and television throughout North and South America and Europe including CBS, CNN, BBC and NPR. He has taught on the faculties of the University of Michigan and Northwestern University prior to his 1994 appointment as director of the largest double bass program in the world at the University of N...2022-06-111h 18
The Bass Shed PodcastEP 80 - Jeff Bradetich
Jeff Bradetich is regarded as one of the leading performers and teachers of the double bass in the United States. He has won many major solo competitions, recorded six solo albums of music for double bass and piano and has been featured on radio and television throughout North and South America and Europe including CBS, CNN, BBC and NPR. He has taught on the faculties of the University of Michigan and Northwestern University prior to his 1994 appointment as director of the largest double bass program in the world at the University of North Texas College of Music. I...2022-06-081h 18
Contrabass ConversationsTobias Glöckler on urtext editionsTobias Glöckler is the associate principal double bass player at the Dresdner Philharmonie and a prizewinner of the International ISB Double Bass Competition (USA). He studied with Konrad Siebach at the Music Conservatory in Leipzig, perfecting his skills with Jeff Bradetich (Chicago) and Ulrich Lau (Stuttgart). While studying, he was the principal double bass player with the International Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra under Claudio Abbado. He has performed as a soloist with different orchestras, including the Dresdner Philharmonie with Ton Koopman. In addition he has made recordings for radio and has made guest appearances at...2021-02-2258 min
Contrabass ConversationsGary Karr and his InfluenceToday’s episode features the following past podcast guests on the topic of Gary Karr and his influence: David Murray - Butler University Derek Jones - bassist for Cirque du Soleil’s show KÀ Diana Gannett - University of Michigan professor emeritus Gary Karr - the man himself! Hector Tirado - Puerto Rican bassist Lawrence Hurst - Indiana University professor emeritus James Oesi - soloist and bass community organizer Jeff Bradetich - University of North Texas Jim Ham - luthier Larry Hutchinson - retired Detroit Symphony member Phoebe Russell - Queensland Symphony principal bass Ranaan Meyer - Time for Th...2020-03-2640 min
Contrabass ConversationsCollege Audition PrepThis episode is a rebroadcast of one of those astoundingly complex projects that I love digging into! We’re featuring questions from double bass student Baylee Brown (still a high school student at the time of this recording and now a student at Boston University), which are answered by 27 noted double bass faculty members. This idea was suggested by University of Texas at Arlington bass faculty member Jack Unzicker, who help design and execute this project. A big shout-out to Baylee, Jack, and all of the faculty who took their valuable time to answer these ques...2019-01-311h 09
Contrabass ConversationsSouth African Double Bass CourseI spoke with South African double bassist Zanelle Britz about her launching of the first ever double bass course in South Africa, which will take place December 9-12, 2018 in Cape Town. Learn more about the event and donate to support it at givengain.com/cc/doublebass. More about the South African Double Bass Course (from their website): The National Youth Orchestra is hosting our first ever course exclusively for the Double Bass! We are so excited - there are very few opportunities for bassists here and we want this to be the start of...2018-11-0512 min
Contrabass ConversationsKenny Davis on Jazz and Classical chopsKenny Davis is one of the most in-demand bassists in New York. You name it—he’s played it. From playing in the Tonight Show Band for several years to recording, touring, and performing with artists like Herbie Hancock, Cassandra Wilson, and Freddie Hubbard, Kenny has been in involved in an astonishing array of musical projects. We also happen to have quite a bit of shared background. Kenny grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where I lived for over 20 years. We also both attended Northwestern University, and we both even studied with Jeff Bradetich for a period of time!2018-10-2543 min
Contrabass ConversationsKristin Zoernig on early musicKristin Zoernig is one of the country’s most in-demand early music double bassists. In addition to being the bassist for the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Kristin performs with the American Bach Soloists, Oregon Bach Festival, Cantata Collective, and a wide range of other ensembles. Kristin and I got together in person in Oakland, California to talk about her path through the music world and what it’s like being so heavily involved in the early music world. We dig into the endlessly fascinating role of the continuo, the sonic complexities of gut strings, how Kristin first became enthra...2018-10-011h 12
Contrabass ConversationsSperger Competition details with Christine HoockThe Johann Matthias Sperger Competition is being held from 22 to 29 July 2018 in Ludwigslust / Germany. This competition is open to all double bass players with an age limit of 35. Applications are required to submit audio links. Deadline for applications: June 1st, 2018. Invitations and compulsory piece will be sent till June 15. The final round will be played with the Orchetra of Staatskappelle Schwerin. Prize winners of Sperger Competition will have the opportunity of playing solo concerts with several German partner orchestras of the J.M. Sperger Society. The International J.M. Sperger Competition...2018-05-1608 min
Contrabass ConversationsPosture with Barry GreenBarry Green’s creative output is filled with surprises and unexpected new directions. The last tie he was on the podcast, we were chatting with Barry and Jeff Bradetich about Anna’s Promise. An article from Barry just came out in the American String Teachers Association’s journal. Titled “Chair Factor,” this article is an examination of body energy in playing, and how posture can indicate good or bad body energy. We dig into all sorts of fine points about this well-researched article. Anyone who isn't an ASTA member and didn't get the article in the magazine...2018-03-0538 min
Contrabass ConversationsMusic School Auditions - Advice from the prosThis episode is one of those astoundingly complex projects that I love digging into! We’re featuring questions from double bass student Baylee Brown, which are answered by 27 noted double bass faculty members. This idea was suggested by University of Texas at Arlington bass faculty member Jack Unzicker, who help design and execute this project. A big shout-out to Baylee, Jack, and all of the faculty who took their valuable time to answer these questions! Here’s the list of questions and the order in which they are covered: What are the advant...2018-02-221h 05Contrabass ConversationsTCU International Double Bass Festival PreviewThe line-up for the 2018 TCU International Double Bass Festival (March 3-4, 2018) is like a who's who in the double bass world! Founded and organized by Artistic Director and TCU Professor of Double Bass Yuan Lu, this fifth bi-annual festival is the largest such event for double bassists in North America. Learn more about this event on their website, and be sure to like TCU on Facebook to follow along with their live coverage! Featuring recitals, lectures, masterclasses, and clinics by the following renowned double bass artists and teachers (past podcast guests are linked t...2018-02-2008 minContrabass ConversationsA Look Back at 2017We take a look back at all the guests we've featured in 2017 on Contrabass Conversations plus thoughts for the future of the show. Here's the list (in order of appearance): Adam Booker Jeff Bradetich Brandino Dan Styffe David Heyes Eric Steffens Kevin Brown Composed Documentary Ted Botsford Sean Perrin Bernard O'Neill Emilio Guarino Tracy Rowell Patrick Neher Audition Breakthrough Summit Enrico Fagone Marcos Machado Andrew Hitz John Feeney Daniel Kimbro Wes Thompson Miles Mosley Michael Valerio Artem Chirkov Steve Metcalf Nick Villalobos Ranaan Meyer 2017-12-181h 04
Contrabass ConversationsMarlene Rosenberg on jazz education and the changing gig sceneIt 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. More About Marlene: Marlene Rosenberg has emerged as one of the most talented and multi-faceted bass players on the scene today. She has played professionally throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America and Japan, performing with innumerable jazz luminaries, such as Kenny Barron, Frank Foster, Stan Getz, Albert “Tootie” Health, Joe Henderson, Marian McPartland, Cedar Walton,Wallace Roney, David “Fathead” Newman, Monty Alexander, Kevin Mahogony, Frank Morgan Fr...2017-10-1828 min
Contrabass ConversationsKate Jones on Suzuki bass teachingI had a great time talking with Kate Jones for the podcast! Kate is a Suzuki bass specialist working in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford School District in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She is doing remarkable things for young bass students! Links to Check Out: Kate's website Jason attempting to play a 1/32 size bass More About Kate: Double bassist Kate Jones studied with Jeff Bradetich at the University of North Texas, where she completed her Doctorate of Musical Arts in the summer of 2014. Before moving to Texas, Kate received her Master of Music degree at Cleveland In...2017-09-2757 min
Contrabass ConversationsJack Unzicker on practicing and musicalitySpending time with Jack Unzicker was a major highlight of my trip to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Jack is an assistant professor at The University of Texas at Arlington and is one of the most professionally active bassists in the region. We dig into all kinds of topics, like: what Jack's professional life looks like where the bass is headed what possibilities look like for music students private teaching modalities of practice Links to Check Out: Jack's Website Jack's UT-Arlington Faculty Page Jack and Jason chatting for Viva el Bajo Live in 2017 (YouTube) More About Jack: Jack U...2017-09-261h 15
Contrabass ConversationsBrian Perry on auditioning and motivationI had a great time chatting with Dallas Symphony bassist and Southern Methodist University faculty member Brian Perry! Brian is also on the Board of Directors for the Bradetich Foundation and the International Society of Bassists, and he is the editor for the Bass World column "In The Zone." This episode is organized into three parts: Part 1 - the difference one teacher can make Part 2 - auditioning Part 3 - staying motivated More About Brian: Brian Perry is the newest member of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra double bass section. Prior to his appointment in 2013, he was a member of...2017-09-251h 08
Contrabass ConversationsDennis Whittaker on opera life, endurance, and career pathsDennis Whittaker has had a fascinating journey through the music world. After his studies in music education at Baylor University and a masters degree with Jeff Bradetich at Northwestern University, Dennis found himself teaching middle and high school orchestra in Texas. After seven years of teaching in the Waco and Houston public schools, a series of events occurred that propelled him into the professional performing world: he landed the principal bass position for the Houston Grand Opera he was hired to teach bass at the University of Houston he began subbing regularly in the...2017-07-3152 minContrabass ConversationsThe Making of the ISBToday'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. The panel includes: Barre Phillips (via video) Lawrence Hurst (via video) Lucas Drew (thoughts read by David Neubert) David Neubert Gary Karr Tom Knific Barry Green Jeff Bradetich Paul Ellison Madeleine Crouch David Murray Douglas Mapp Kristin Korb Follow along with all ISB-related coverage at contrabassconversations.com/ISB. Here are a few of the key historical highlights for this organization: 1967 - Gary Karr founds the International Ins...2017-06-201h 49Contrabass ConversationsPracticing Technique - Advice from the MastersToday’s episode is a deep dive into the concept of abstract technique—what we work on each and every day on the instrument, both to stay in shape technically and keep moving forward in terms of skill. Resources covered: The Talent Code Max Dimoff’s technique exercises (scroll down to the ‘Technique’ section) Galamian Technique book with bowing and rhythmic variations that Max references Michael Klinghoffer's Drive a Double Bass technique book Diana Gannett's website (great technique resource) Jeff Bradetich technique videos Past compilation episodes: Fitness and Healthy Living Winning the Audition Past Guests Quoted: Cleveland Orchestra principal...2017-04-2442 min
Bass Lessons Melbourne Player ProfilesEp. 19 Lauren Pierce - Discover Double BassNow based in Melbourne, Lauren is a professional double bassist and educator. Her hugely popular YouTube channel features virtuosic performances of double bass solo repertoire. Lauren has studied with many notable bassists such as Craig Butterfield and Jeff Bradetich and is renowned teacher in her own right.
It was great to sit down with Lauren and talk about her journey as a musician, career paths, overcoming nerves, youtube and much much more!
Lauren Pierce:
https://discoverdoublebass.com/
http://laurenpiercebass.com/
http://www.basslessonsmelbourne.com
http://www.facebook.com/bassguitarlessonsmelbourne
http://www.pickpocketfunk.com2017-04-201h 08Contrabass ConversationsWeekly Update for 3/20/17 - Double Bass NewsStories covered: Illuminating Music Podcast: Art of Elan podcast from Jory Herman Jory Herman appearance on Contrabass Conversations Bass Works in July features many clinicians, including past podcast guests Ira Gold, Tracy Rowell, and Jeff Weisner Ask Geoff and Lauren - How to Break Through a Plateau New Franck Sonata videos from Matthew McDonald 30th Anniversary of Bradetich Master Classes learn about the 2nd International Bradetich Competition Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Helicore strings, which are are designed, engineered, and crafted at the...2017-03-2003 min
Contrabass ConversationsConcorso Bottesini Competition OverviewThe 2017 Concorso Bottesini competition will take place April 18-24. Enrico Fagone and Francisco Donati chat with Jason about the details surrounding this event. The jury members for this event are: Salvatore Accardo Thierry Barbé (previous podcast guest) Jeff Bradetich (previous podcast guest) Enrico Fagone (previous podcast guest) Eugene Levinson Dorin Marc Franco Petracchi Be sure to check out the website for Associazione Bottesini and follow along with this organization! Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Helicore strings, which are are designed...2017-02-2225 min
Contrabass Conversations2nd International Bradetich Double Bass Solo Competition PreviewToday's episode is a short conversation between Jason and Jeff Bradetich about the upcoming 2nd International Double Bass Solo Competition taking place September 1-5, 2017. The application deadline is February 1, and all details can be found here. Contrabass Conversations will be live on location at the event in September, so expect great coverage of this event in the fall! Check out Jeff's previous podcast appearances here. About the Competition: The Bradetich Foundation is proud to announce the 2nd International Double Bass Solo Competition, September 1-5, 2017, hosted by the University of North Texas Co...2017-01-1109 min
Contrabass ConversationsThe Best of 2016What a year 2016 has been! This past year is when I kicked the podcast into overdrive, and the stats bear this out: 125 total podcasts released 907,231 podcasts downloaded this year average of 2.4 shows released per week average daily listens: 2,486 This episode takes a look back at the guests featured this year and features a short quote from my conversation with them. Here's the "guest list" along with a link to their interview: Paul Ellison - http://contrabassconversations.com/paul Lauren Pierce and Geoff Chalmers - http://contrabassconversations.com/laurenpierce Marc Ramirez - http://contrabassconversations.com/marcramir...2016-12-281h 23
Contrabass ConversationsWeekly Update for 12/7/16 - Double Bass News and EventsWelcome 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...2016-12-0713 min
Contrabass ConversationsCraig Butterfield on careers, ProTools, and American roots musicCraig Butterfield loved Edgar Meyer's bass playing ever since discovering it. Lately, he has been following in Edger's footsteps. Performing American roots music with mandolinist Jesse Jones is now a key creative outlet. Craig also teaches at the University of South Carolina. He shows young bassists how to hone their technique to explore creative new paths. But that’s not it. Craig also loves recording. He mixes and masters his own recordings in ProTools. His popular YouTube overdub videos have gotten tens of thousands of views. We talk about:...2016-09-2957 min
Contrabass ConversationsHans Sturm on motion capture, François Rabbath, and A Day in ParisHans Sturm isn’t afraid to reinvent himself. Everything changed for Hans when he first met François Rabbath. Before he knew it, he was in Paris soaking up these new concepts. Fast forward many years, and we find Hans playing the second Rabbath Concerto with Sylvan Rabbath on piano. If you look at the music for this concerto, you’ll see that François dedicated this piece to Hans. But that’s not it. Hans also realized that not everybody could hop on a flight to Paris to study with François. So he beg...2016-09-1556 min
Contrabass ConversationsBarry Green and Jeff Bradetich on the Anna's Promise ProjectWe are diving into a really interesting project today called Anna’s Promise. Anna’s Promise is the third in a series of multimedia works developed by Barry Green (author of The Inner Game of Music and several other works, and also a former Contrabass Conversations guest). Barry is joined by Jeff Bradetich (double bass professor at the University of North Texas and also a former Contrabass Conversations guest) to speak with me about this work. The first piece, Anna's Way, From Inspiration to Artistry, is a 45-minute musical and visual journey of a young bass prodigy and...2016-02-2427 min
Contrabass ConversationsMax Dimoff Interview part 2Contrabass Conversations Co-host John Grillo and Jason conclude their interview with Cleveland Orchestra Principal Bass Max Dimoff this week. Before winning his job with the Cleveland Orchestra, Max served as Principal Bass of the San Antonio Symphony and Section Bass for the Grant Park Symphony and Seattle Symphony. In this second segment of our interview with Max, we cover the use of rhythms in practicing solo and orchestral music, why he finds warm-up exercises useful, standing versus sitting, and audition preparation advice. Max's Warm-Ups Max Dimoff Warm-Up Packet (PDF) In addition t...2009-03-1336 min
Contrabass ConversationsMax Dimoff InterviewContrabass Conversations Co-host John Grillo and Jason interview Cleveland Orchestra Principal Bass Max Dimoff this week. Before winning his job with the Cleveland Orchestra, Max served as Principal Bass of the San Antonio Symphony and Section Bass for the Grant Park Symphony and Seattle Symphony. In this second segment of our interview with Max, we cover the use of rhythms in practicing solo and orchestral music, why he finds warm-up exercises useful, standing versus sitting, and audition preparation advice. Max's Warm-Ups Max Dimoff Warm-Up Packet (PDF) In addition to serving as P...2009-02-1841 min
Contrabass ConversationsJeff Bradetich Interview part 2We’re concluding our interview with University of North Texas and Cleveland Institute of Music bass professor Jeff Bradetich on this week’s Contrabass Conversations episode. We featured the first part of this interview on episode 101 of the podcast, and we hope you enjoy hearing the thoughts and perspectives from this wonderful and influential performer and pedagogue. Learn more about Jeff and his new foundation at BradetichFoundation.org.2008-12-1528 min
Contrabass ConversationsJeff Bradetich InterviewIt is a real pleasure to be able to put out this interview with University of North Texas and Cleveland Institute of Music faculty member Jeff Bradetich. Jeff was a huge influence on my early development, and I continue to use the principles he taught me in my own teaching and performing each and every day. We get really “inside baseball” on some technical considerations for the bass in this interview, which I’m sure you’ll enjoy, and we also feature a track of Jeff performing the Czardas by Vittorio Monti from his excellent album Portraits. We’ll co...2008-11-0648 min
Contrabass ConversationsHans Sturm and the Rabbath techniqueWe’re featuring something a bit unusual for this week’s Contrabass Conversations episode. Ball State University bass professor and International Society of Bassists president Hans Sturm has been featured several times on the podcast in video episodes, and this week we’re featuring Hans discussing the fundamentals of the Rabbath technique left hand positioning system.This dialogue was featured in some of our previous video episodes, but it was broken up into bite-sized chunks, so I think you’ll enjoy the opportunity to hear the entire segment uninterrupted!After the segment, we feature some bass news and listener feedback...2008-06-2026 min
Contrabass ConversationsAnthony Stoops Interview part 2We’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 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 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 o...2008-06-0642 min
Contrabass ConversationsBad Boyz of Bass InterviewWe’re chatting with Volkan Orhon, David Murray, Anthony Stoops, and Paul Sharpe on this week’s episode ofContrabass 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 medle...2008-03-2149 min
Contrabass ConversationsAnthony Stoops InterviewWe’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! 2008-02-2953 min
Contrabass ConversationsAndrew Anderson Interview part 3Andrew Anderson performs in nearly 150 concerts every year and teaches over a dozen students of all levels each week. Andrew Anderson is a member of the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, the Chicago Philharmonic, and performs regularly with Music of the Baroque. He has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Columbus Symphony, American Ballet Theater, and New World Symphony. He has held positions in twelve different orchestras across seven states, serving as principal bass in four of them. Andrew has performed recitals at Wheaton College, radio broadcasts on...2007-04-2247 min
Contrabass ConversationsAndrew Anderson Interview part 2Andrew Anderson performs in nearly 150 concerts every year and teaches over a dozen students of all levels each week. Andrew Anderson is a member of the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra and the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra, the Chicago Philharmonic, and performs regularly with Music of the Baroque. He has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Columbus Symphony, American Ballet Theater, and New World Symphony. He has held positions in twelve different orchestras across seven states, serving as principal bass in four of them. Andrew has performed recitals at Wheaton College, radio broadcasts on...2007-02-1136 min