BassFest Camp 2008
Winter BassFest
Saturday, 2008
8:30am to 6:00pm
About the BassFest
On Saturday, February 2, 2008, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will host its fifth annual BassFest from 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. at the Light Recital Hall in the Center of the Arts Building. This event is a fun and exciting way to learn more about the bass. Bassists and bass enthusiasts of all ages are welcome from beginners through collegiate level.
BassFest 2008 will feature technique classes of varying ability levels, classical master classes, and discussions/classes on varying aspects of double bass playing. The day will culminate with a recital featuring the Bass Ensemble made up of the day's participants and teachers.
Conference Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
8:30 am |
Welcome |
9:00 am |
Technique Classes: Ability-level Groups |
10:15 am |
Bass Ensemble Rehearsals |
11:30 am |
Lunch (on your own) |
12:30 pm |
Presentation: Effective Practicing |
1:30 pm |
Technique Class: Ability-level Groups |
String Teacher Technique Class |
|
Advanced Class: Audition Preparation |
|
2:15 pm |
Classical Master Classes |
3:15 pm |
Bass Ensemble Rehearsals |
4:15 pm |
Break |
4:30 pm |
Bass Ensemble Recital |
Faculty
Alec Mariani
Alec Mariani, an experienced teacher and performer, has served on the faculties of Luther College and Cornell College, taught public school orchestra at all levels, and is the former musical director of the Greater Cedar Rapids Youth Orchestra. He has been a member of many orchestras including the Cedar Rapids Symphony, Las Vegas Philharmonic, and Nevada Chamber Symphony. Alec currently is the Director of Orchestras as well as instructor of Double Bass and String Pedagogy at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Alec's double bass teachers have included Stuart Sankey and Volkan Orhon.
Volkan Orhon:
Acclaimed for his musicality and virtuosity, Volkan Orhon has established himself as one of the top double bassists in the world today. Mr. Orhon has performed with internationally recognized musicians including Gary Karr, Fazil Say, and the Emerson String Quartet, and has been a soloist with the Adana and Bursa State Symphony Orchestras (Turkey), the El Paso, Cedar Rapids, and Hartford Symphony Orchestras, the Connecticut Orchestra, Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, and New Britain Symphony. Orhon has been an invited clinician to workshops across the U.S. and abroad, has given recitals and master classes and serves as a faculty member at numerous institutions. Volkan is currently the Assistant Professor of Double Bass at the University of Iowa and Principal Double Bass in the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra.
For more information, visit Dr. Orhon's website online at: www.volkanorhon.com
Benjamin Whitcomb:
Whitcomb is a frequent guest clinician and performer at high schools and summer camps, including the National String Workshop, and universities throughout the country. Dr. Whitcomb is Associate Professor of Cello and Music Theory at UW-Whitewater and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Oklahoma State University, and he has studied with Phyllis Young, George Neikrug, and Evan Tonsing.
For more information, visit Dr. Whitcomb's website online at: www.benjaminwhitcomb.com
2008 Festival Cost
Registration: $35.00
Optional Items To Buy
T-Shirt: $12.00
What Should You Bring?
- Bring your own bass, bow, rockstop, rosin and stool.
- Bring a folding music stand, labeled with your name.
- Bring friends and family to the concert.
- Wear something bright for the concert.
- Bring a bag lunch or bring money to purchase lunch. Resaurants are within walking distance.
General Information
Sponsored by the
UW-W Music Department
In cooperation with
Continuing Education Services
Special Notice
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment policies, for all persons regardless of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status and pregnancy.
If you have any disabling condition that requires special accommodations or attention, please advise us well in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate your special needs.
Online Application Form
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Contact Information
Office of Continuing Education Services
2005 Roseman, UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, Wisconsin
(262) 472-3165
cesevents@uww.edu
