The American School of Double Bass Links
We are pleased to share some of our favorite sites on the Web with you:
The British &
International Bass Forum (BIBF)
BIBF was founded to promote the double bass in all aspects of performance,
publication and education, and to present the double bass to a wider audience. Membership
is worldwide and four newsletters are produced each year with a wide-ranging series of
articles, music & CD reviews and news items. --David Heyes
Chicago Bass
Club
This site, reflecting highlights of double bass activities in and around Chicago,
serves to coalesce area professionals, amateurs, and educators alike. --Greg Sarchet
Contrabajo
The new all spanish-language web site that is devoted to the double bass. Authored by
Prof. Jose María Urios Pardo of Spain.
International Society of
Bassists (ISB)
The ISB is a professional society with members throughout the world. Founded by Gary Karr in 1967, it has been instrumental
in advancing the technique and art of bass playing as well as introducing the general
musical audience to the artistic and musical capabilities of the instrument. The
organization publishes a journal (Bass World) and newsletter (Bass Line),
holds international conventions, and sponsors competitions for double bass players.
Liben Music Publishers
Specializing in contemporary orchestral and chamber music, we offer North America's
premiere catalog of double bass music and recordings and publish all of the editions of
Frank Proto and François Rabbath. --Frank Proto
Paul Ramsier
Paul Ramsier is a composer who has made a major contribution to expanding the
repertoire for the double bass.
