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UK
The British & International Bass Forum BASS-FEST 2004
International Convention & Competition
Director: David Heyes
21-28 August 2004 Sherborne School, Dorset
An International Competition and Convention is being held to celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the British and International Bass Forum. The course will take place in
Sherborne, Dorset for one week in August 21st-28th, and there will be oppertunities for
Bassists of all varieties. The course will include:
Recitals, Classical, Contemporary, Jazz, Improvisation, Lessons, Workshops, Lectures,
Masterclasses, Technique Sessions, Trade Stands, Orchestral Repertoire, Solo Repertoire,
Ensembles, Massed Bass Orchestra, Luthiers/Repairers, Music Shop, New Commissions,
‘All-Stars’ Concert, and Frantisek Posta 85th Birthday Memorial Concert.
Competiton Prizes Include:
1st prize - £1250 plus Concerto with Orchestra
2nd Prize - £700
3rd Prize - £300
Plus many more Cash Prizes
Please see www.bass-fest.com for more details and downloadable application form. Or
request an application form by email; bass-fest-admin@fsmail.net, or by post; Bass-Fest
2004, Vale Cottage, The Hamlet, Slades Hill, Templecombe, Somerset, BA8 0HJ
France
The Conservatoire de Paris has a class in historic contrabass, as part of the early
music department of the school. Contact:
c/o Conservatoire de Paris,
209, ave Jean Jaures,
75019 PARIS
Fax: 33 1 42 41 68 55
Switzerland
Schola Cantorum, part of the Music Academy in Basel, offers two-day workshops twice a
term for anyone interested in studying the historical performance practice of the double
bass and violone.
The topics presented include: setting up an early bass, playing on gut strings, early bows
for the bass, five- and six-string basses (including the 'Viennese Bass') and phrasing and
musicianship taught in open lessons.
For further information about attending these classes or full-time study in Basel, contact
the instructor:
David Sinclair,
5, place du Pas,
92210 St-Cloud,
France.
