Need Help!

[Mark Wilson]

Hey everyone,
I'm going to be getting an upright bass soon, and for my university audition, I need 3 classical pieces.

Does anyone know any classical upright bass composers, and any songs would be great as well.

I do have experiences on an upright, just so people know.

Thanks again,

Mark Wilson

[jallenbass]

When is your audition?

[Mark Wilson]

It's not for a while. I'm apply for September 2006. but i want to get started A.S.A.P.

I've called my EB teacher, he's a classical guitarist as well, and i know I can learn the violncello(spelling) Suite. (the one like, tons of bass players know) and I just found some bach suites downstairs.

[Ric Vice]

By viewing at your profile, it looks like you already played the upright, is that correct? The first and foremost thing that you should do is find a Double Bass teacher and start taking lessons A.S.A.P. He/or She can recommend what pieces that you should undertake at the appropriate time.
I began playing bass in middle school and high school, well before I'd ever had my first formal lesson when I was a Junior in high school, that was a big mistake. I was able to compensate for it over the years, but it took a lot of catching up. Do yourself a favor and try to avoid this.

Ric Vice

[Mark Wilson]

I'm looking into getting lessons from the double bass professor at the univeristy i'm applying to.

I do have background with flute. I've been playing 11 years. and upright, my school has an electric upright, and i've briefly used a bow on a different upright.

Thanks for your help. If anyone knows any Double Bass teachers in the Niagara Region, that'd be great!

Thanks,

Mark Wilson

[jallenbass]

Contact the Buffalo Philharmonic and ask to get in touch with members of their bass section. I'm sure that most of them teach.

[Mark Wilson]

I would, but i'm on the Canadian side

[jallenbass]

I guess crossing the border has gotten pretty rough.