Double Bass Recommend a good summer music workshop/camp

[Pete G]

Is this a youth-oriented program, or do old fogies also attend?

 

[Justin K-ski]

Is this a youth-oriented program, or do old fogies also attend?

The Program is mostly highschool kids as well as a college level that is smaller and focuses on preparation for orchestral auditions.

For someone in your age group I'd say to go to Aspen, where you'll find a lot of people with professional experience. This summer Don Liuzzi, philly orch principal timpani was there as a conducting student.

I think as far as summer study for adults, aspen and T-wood are your best bets.

 

[Pete G]

My sense is that Aspen and Tanglewood are suited for players who are either professionals or very close to beginning serious professional careers. Again, without having been there, my sense is that they are not well suited for serious avocational players who nonetheless aren't looking ever to play professionally.

Comments? Observations? Suggestions about where the dedicated avocational player might go for a serious summer orchestra experience?

 

[bpclark]

Suggestions about where the dedicated avocational player might go for a serious summer orchestra experience?

I would suggest you look into the ASODB Summer Retreat. It's a week long camp held at Capital University held in Columbus, OH. Ages ranged from 11 to at least 37 this year, I don't if I was the oldest or not. It's geared for all levels of playing, just so long as you're interested in becoming a better bass player.

You don't play in full orchestra setting, but there are daily sessions on orchestral excepts, evening master classes, chamber music playing, and recital at the end of the week.

--Brett

 

[Johnny L]

Just join ISB and you'll get plenty of brochures on summer classes that almost welcome you personally with a hand sticking out for you to shake LOL

Seriously, unless the summer program description hints or explicitly requires some sort of skill level for participants (or age restriction) I doubt any of these programs will turn you down if you show them the cash. The most common instructor profile is a great player who also loves music and has no fear when it comes to helping others who love music too and want to become the best they can be regardless of level or age.

 

[orchdork]

Arrowbear (near Idyllwild) was a lot of fun and a lot less expensive than Idyllwild. The instructors were very good. The concert wasn't at the Disney Hall, but at the camp, outside under the trees. Really enjoyable. Depends on what you're looking for. Longevity counts for a lot! The kids love it, and many eventually return as counselors. Ithink I heard Arrowbear has been in existence for 50 years. There is opportunity for both orchestra and band, and the size depends on which instruments sign up. No auditions (unlike Idyllwild), but sign up early if you want to get in!
There are middle school sessions and high school sessions (some 10 days long, some two week long, maybe a month, I'm not sure), some with college age counselors (sorry for the oldsters, but I'm sure they'd be willing to consider you!!!!!!!!!!!!!)