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NEWS:
The
2008 Arizona Bass Players Festival
was a HUGE success.
Read the Review by Matthew Aussprung, here.
Winners for the solo competition are:
Chunyang Wang, Grand Prize of Chen Bass; John
Sims, Second Place; Alexander Jacobsen, Third
Place - - congrats to all who competed and to the winners.
NEWS:
Gig Exchange Page and service,
Be sure to check out the teacher's link at the bottom of this page.
NEWS:
"Dr.
Neil Mendelson donates double bass to Arizona Bass Players"
This lovely
English bass, made in the early part of the 20th century, has found a new
home with ABP. Dr. Mendelson's support of the organization is much appreciated.
The bass will be used as a loaner for visiting students and professionals.
See photos / story here.
NEWS:
"Stefano
Scodanibbio visited Tucson"
The
contemporary music expert and wild bass player, Stefano Scodanibbio, visited
Tucson and gave a wonderful master class and performance at the Univ. of Arizona
School of Music on May 5, 9:am to 11:00pm, in Crowder Hall (seen here with
some of the class participants).We were all so impressed and inspired! We
hope he returns soon!
NEWS:
Claudia
Barritt, widow of David Walter, joins the Board of Directors and helps establish
the David Walter Memorial Scholarship in Double
Bass at ABP.