Amadeus International School of Music, International Music Master Classes

Source: http://www.amadeus-vienna.com

Aimed at children and young adults, the International Music Master Classes organized by the Amadeus International School of Music provides the participants the opportunity to learn from revered musicians and internationally respected teachers. It also provides the participants with an intensive training environment in a pleasant, family-like atmosphere.

This year, three AMADEUS VIENNA Master classes will take place on the following dates:
- 4th to 16th April 2012
- 1st to 12th June 2012
- 27 July to 8 Aug 2012

Double bass students can be delighted to know that double bass master classes are offered in this programme. My double bass tutor told me that he has been contacted to take the class held from 1 - 12 June 2012. If I can get a sponsorship to this programme, I will gladly make time to participate.

To register or to find out more about the programme, there is a Singapore Representative Office at:
25 International Business Park
# 02-10 German Centre
Singapore 609916
Tel: +65 6562 8198
E-mail: Grace.lim@them.es

Directors: Dr. Kurt Berlin and Mag. Jürgen Kremb
Secretary: Mrs. Corinna Turner (corinna.turner@amadeus-vienna.at)

For more information, please visit http://www.amadeus-vienna.com

Where to get good Bow Rehair Services and Handmade Bows?

A week ago, I realized that my double bass bow is in need of a bow rehair. I contacted one of my favourite Luthiers, and learnt that he is currently based overseas. Subsequently, he referred me to contact Bowmaker, Mr Paul S.J. Goh.

Source: http://www.singaporeviolinbow.com/

I contacted Mr Paul Goh, and subsequently sent my double bass bow to him for rehair. I am very pleased with the bow rehair. The charge for the service was reasonable too.

Mr Paul Goh is Singapore's first and only bow-maker! Through a brief conversation with Paul and a visit to his website, I learnt that he provides expert repairs, restoration and re-hairs of bows for stringed instruments. Coincidentally, I know of a friend who had just requested Paul to make a violin bow for him!

This is one resource for players of stringed instruments in Singapore to know of. For more information, please visit: http://www.singaporeviolinbow.com

Across the miles: masterclass with James Vandemark

Digital Series:
James Vandemark Double Bass Masterclass
19 Mar 2012 (Mon)
9.00 p.m.
Steven Baxter Recital Studio
Free admission

James Vandemark who is hailed by the New York Times at his Lincoln Centre recital as "an exceptionally gifted string player and a musician of taste, intelligence and the best spontaneous musical instincts, with an unerring sense for exact intonation" will conduct a masterclass with the students of Yong Siew Toh Conservatory via video-conference from Eastman School. It is so fascinating to become aware how technology has brought the world closer together to share our ideas and dreams.

This is one reason to stay up at night!

Source: http://music.nus.edu.sg/event_details.html?EventID=733&Year=YearFilter=2012&TypeFilter=&MonthFilter=3

Junior Recitals

There are a number of double bass recitals this March. In these recitals, third and fourth year students from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music perform their year-end recitals as part of their graduation requirements of the Bachelor of Music programme. Keep the following dates free please.

13 Mar 2012 (Tue)
6 p.m. 
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Concert Hall
Free admission

6.00 p.m. Liu Yuchen
6.30 p.m. Yang Xun

20 Mar 2012 (Tue)
8 p.m.
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Concert Hall
Free admission

8.00 p.m. Ma Songlin
8.30 p.m. Zhu Jie

Sources:
http://music.nus.edu.sg/event_details.html?EventID=712&Year=YearFilter=2012&TypeFilter=&MonthFilter=3

http://music.nus.edu.sg/event_details.html?EventID=775&Year=YearFilter=2012&TypeFilter=&MonthFilter=3

Paul Johnson Double Bass Masterclass

It is often not an everyday affair to find double bass masterclass in a humble town of Singapore. This coming March, be present for a double bass masterclass by Paul Johnson. He is currently a faculty member at the Peabody Institute.

Here are the details:

7 Mar 2012 (Wed)
3:00pm, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Orchestra Hall (3rd level)

Free admission.

Please read more about Paul Johnson here: http://music.nus.edu.sg/event_details.html?EventID=799&Year=YearFilter=2012&TypeFilter=&MonthFilter=3