Jeff Bradetich’s new book (video)

Jason Heath's Double Bass Blog's post titled Jeff Bradetich's new book (video) pointed me to a new book by University of North Texas and Cleveland Institute of Music bass professor, Jeff Bradetich, titled Double Bass: The Ultimate Challenge.

"This book represents the culmination of all the concepts and techniques Jeff has explored while working with countless students over the course of his illustrious teaching career."

To find out more, please read: Jeff Bradetich's new book (video)

Hong Kong Double Bass Camp 2009

A friend of mine pointed me to this Hong Kong Double Bass Camp 2009. Jeff Bratetich and Bassmen will be conducting the workshop.

The period of camp residence will be from 16 Aug 2009 to 18 Aug 2009. The programme for the workshop, according to the brochure includes:

• Technique classes
• Solo Lessons
• Master Classes
• Bass Ensembles and Orchestra
• Faculty Concerts
• Team Building Game
• Student Ensemble Concert

I have enquired with the organisers and found out that the camp will be conducted mainly in English.

The web address (http://cmconcept.hk/dbcamp09) to download the form does not seem to be working. Nevertheless, one can download a copy of the form from:
http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_5a8226230100d60z.html
or http://blog.sina.com.cn/xulistudio

For enquiries on this camp, do email: bassmen.hk [at] gmail [dot] com

Emily has a double bass and a cello for sale

Emily, one of the members of d'Bassists, has a double bass as well as a cello for sale.

For more information, please contact her at email address: kontrabassist [at] gmail [dot] com. Please contact her before Aug 2009.

String Emporium

d'Bassists has recently received a message from Steve Koscica who owns and operates String Emporium.

String Emporium is mostly known for specializing in everything to do with upright basses. I understand that String Emporium has a simple service goal and that is to "offer fine quality, offer great, personal service and beat everyone’s prices!"

Do check String Emporium out here: www.stringemporium.com/basscafe.htm.

Emily Koh's Last Words

Emily Koh's Last Words (2009) for double bass and electronics will be performed in Singapore. The composer herself will be playing on the double bass.

Here are the details:

Senior Recital: Koh Pei Shan Emily, composition
19 March 2009, Thursday, 8pm
Conservatory Concert Hall, NUS, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.
Admission is free.

Written as another musical eulogy for oneself, Last Words explores the human psyche through the last words of a myriad of dead people from different backgrounds and times such as, French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte to in famous Casablanca actor Humphrey Bogart.

As the psyche refers to forces in a human being that influence thought, behavior and personality, Last Words is really a circum-retrospect of one’s concept of self at the very last living moment.