ASODB ~ Summer Sessions
Mission of the American School of Double Bass
To instill in aspiring bassists a commitment to artistic and technical excellence through immersion in an energetic week-long learning experience in a friendly, fun, and supportive environment. To inspire pride in their instrumental heritage, as well as an excitement for what each and every player can contribute to advancement of the double bass.
Core Essence of the American School of Double Bass
The American School of Double Bass seeks, through the intellect, intuition, and inspiration, solutions to technical and musical problems that work. It searches for the most practical, rational and facile means that enhances, and in no way compromises the musical vision of the composer or performer.
What makes the American School uniquely "American" is the bringing together the best elements that the "national" schools of playing and aesthetics have to offer into one philosophy of technique and musical ideals. Though its core technique is based primarily on traditional German technique, the American School draws from the "melting pot" of schools of playing, as welt as many years of professional playing and teaching experience, research, and clearly documented materials to find modern solutions to centuries-old challenges.
The American School of Double Bass places the greatest emphasis on classical solo and orchestral playing, while recognizing that proficiency in chamber music and popular music idioms are intrinsic to the well-rounded competency of the playing and teaching bassist of the future. As a result, its technique is applicable to all performing circumstances, and can be learned by any bassist.
NOTE: The year 2000 summer sessions will be held June 3-11 and June 11-19 at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. Details will be forthcoming shortly. Check this page again soon!
Details, Summer, 1999
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The overview page gives a synopsis of the dates, cost, location and topics for the week-long workshop for double bassists. |
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There is a clear set of goals and objectives defined for this learning experience. |
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An outstanding faculty had been assembled by the Artistic Director, Mark Alison Morton. Special guests include Steven Reiley, and Dianne Frazer Cross. |
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The preliminary daily schedule for the entire week is outlined. This year a "Jazz-Bass Primer" has been added to the curriculum, co-chaired by jazz bassist Douglas Richeson and jazz pianist and composer Mark Flugge! |
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Registration is limitied to 30 participants. |
Highly Successful Program Launched in Summar 1998!
Twenty-five students from throughout the United States -- ranging in age from 13 to 62 -- assembled at Ohio Wesleyan University for a week of intense and innovative instruction on double bass. Read all about it at Summer '98.
