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We're hoping that all bass players will join us for this big day of fun and learning. We promise really big benefits, too! If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Willson at basswoman@cox.net
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Wow, this is the 15th year of Bass Jam! Wait 'til you hear this year's performances in styles of slap bass, jazz bass, and classical bass. The large ensemble will perform some special arrangements written just for the group and maybe even a few December favorites.
Bass Jam
Bass Jam 2009!
Can you imagine a day devoted to the unsung heroes of the orchestra, the underappreciated bass players? Bass Jam is just that kind of day! Not only will the lonely bass players be welcomed at Bass Jam, they will be surrounded by other big-hearted lovers of the bass.
During the morning of fun, students will improve their skills in bass classes with master teachers and also listen to a special guest performer. The culminating event is a recital of the combined bass classes and a performance by the senior division competition winner for parents and friends.
Bass Jam has two parts: the optional Solo Competition on Friday December 4 at Mesa High School and the Workshop for all bass lovers on Saturday, December 5 at Dobson High School. Scroll down for Solo Competition information. To register for these events click the online application button on the upper right.
Workshop - Saturday, December 5, 2009
Dobson High School - 1501 W. Guadalupe Rd, Mesa
7:30 AM Registration
8:00 AM Classes begin
10:20 AM Break (snack provided)
10:30 AM Special Guest Performance Presentation
11:30 AM Lunch (Pizza Provided and drinks)
12:00 PM All Students on Stage - Rehearsal
1:00 PM Free Recital - Parents and Friends Welcome
Senior Division Competition Winner
Combined Bass Classes Performance
Presentation of Awards
Performance Levels:
Using the descriptions below, consult with your teacher to
determine your performance level. Participants will be divided
into five levels.
Level 1: Advanced Bassists, able to perform in upper
positions and able to read tenor clef.
Level 2: Bassists comfortable with all positions to first
octave harmonic (sixth position).
Level 3: Bassists comfortable with the notes in First,
Second and Third positions.
Level 4: Bassists with a firm understanding of First and
Half position notes on all strings.
Level 5: Bassists who began during the summer of 2008
or current school year.
Solo Competition Information - Friday, December 4, 2009
Junior and senior Division participants will prepare a solo for string bass of their choice. Solos written with piano accompaniment must be performed with accompaniment. Entrants must provide two copies of their music for the judges. Winners will be announced folliwing the last competitor's performance. There will be two Jr division winners and three Sr division winners. Competitors must live in Arizona and participate in Saturday's events. This competition is a closed performance; for participants and judges only. To register, click the online application button at the top of this page.
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