Recent content by JukeboxJack

I'm very fortunate to start attending Shaffer Conservatory in the fall. I could've taken instruction from the bass professor there, but instead asked for Terence Fletcher, the jazz instructor, to teach me and he said sure. I hear he's really nice and a great, supportive instructor!

About Shen Yun: I actually took the audition because I have a friend in it. I've been, as they say, on the inside, so if you'd like more info about the group let me know. All I'll say for now is that if you're looking for a similar gig to New World, where you live in a place and get paid...

I maintain that it still shouldn't be about money. And is that really too little, honestly? For $173K a year, I'd play every concert as if it were my last! But I don't have a six figure income and live that kinda life style so what do I know? Maybe I'm an ignorant peasant. Comparing...

This makes me honestly sad and infuriated at the same time. I once respected the CSO, but seeing them on strike because of their economic situation? Really? The average salary of $173 K was not enough? I remember seeing them in 2006 on a school trip all the way from Georgia; they played...

IMSLP is good; also (not sure if this is allowed) there's a 4shared user by the name of Oscarmendozza with lots of bass music, most of them with piano as well. Looks like he has everything you may be looking for. Hope this helps!

I can't speak for seeing many undergraduate performances; but I can recommend what I did on my undergraduate last year. That is Sankey's Carmen Variations: the piece is a work-out and a half to say the least. As well, a good undergrad recital piece would be either Koussevitzky or Bottesini...