If you are a serious classical double bassist, our one-week double bass institute is an outstanding opportunity to focus on expanding your skills and technique, guided by an accomplished faculty of performers and educators.
Program length:
1 week
Program dates:
June 15, 2019 to June 21, 2019
Tuition:
$1,270
Age range:
Students currently in grades 9-12
The goal of this program is to help prepare you for further classical double bass study, in high school and beyond. designed for motivated double bassists in grades 9-12, this program's topics include:
- Essentials of orchestral playing
- How to practice efficiently and effectively
- Warm-up and other routines
- Essentials of solo playing
- Chamber music - small ensemble playing
- Anatomy of a double bass
- Set-up and care of the instrument
- Heroes and methods of the instrument
- Specific techniques; shifting, vibrato, bow strokes
- Private lessons
- Mock auditions
Each summer, the double bass institute faculty includes performers and educators from major symphony orchestras, colleges, and the Interlochen Arts Academy.
