Double Bass Bernstein's Mass

[pdbass]

Anyone ever played Leonard Bernstein's Mass? I just got an offer to play in its premiere here in Pittsburgh, but I'd have to drop several other gigs. I'm not familiar with the piece, but I know that's it's a massive work for musicians, singers, and dancers. Anyone have any experience playing it or, perhaps, just listening to it?

 

[THE SAW]

Yes, I'm quite familiar with this piece. Like most of Berstein's stuff, its quite unbelievably bad. Do it for the money, bass part no problem.

 

[nw basser]

I just played it about 2 months ago. It was pretty cool to be a part of the show, but the piece itself isn't all that fun.

I'd say go for it, it'd be quite the experience.