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Virtual Bass Coalition 2021

July 26th-27th

ABOUT BASS COALITION

Experience Community

The Bass Coalition’s mission is to foster bass education and “bass up front” performances and inspire bassists of all ages.

For over a decade, the Bass Coalition Summer Workshop has brought bassists of all ages and backgrounds together to learn, share, and hone their craft. From classical to jazz and avant-garde to alternative, we grow together to help you make better music.

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NEW Educator Workshop

Register and earn 15 professional development points

Complete the workshop to receive a certificate of completion for 15 professional development points towards re-licensure in Virginia.

Topics included in the workshop

Setting up the beginning bassist

Navigating shifting and positions

Troubleshooting common problems

Application of positions, fingering and bowing to VBODA graded repertoire (Grades I-VI)

Plenty of opportunities for Q&A

Suggestions for topics or repertoire are strongly encouraged!

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Ju-Fang Liu – Guest Artist

Ju-Fang Liu is the Principal Bassist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, a position she has held since 2003.

Ju-Fang Liu

Marcos Machado – Guest Artist

This year we’re excited to host Marcos Machado, author of the “Tao of Bass” and of the “Integral Technique” course on DiscoverDoubleBass.com. Aside from his busy touring schedule, he is the professor of double bass at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Marcos Machado

Katie Thiroux – Guest Artist

Thiroux’s unique gift of simultaneously balancing sultry vocals and virtuosic bass playing leaves audiences worldwide in awe. Her most recent album, “Off Beat,” was awarded a “Best Album Of 2018”

Katie Thiroux

Faculty

The Bass Coalition faculty focuses on getting bassists to dig deep and expand their horizons. Specializing in multiple genres, each faculty member has something to broaden your depth of knowledge.

2021 faculty include: Dr. Donovan Stokes, Inez Wyrick, Kevin Johnson, Zach Rowden, & Ethan Lawrence

Meet Them

Ju-Fang Liu – Guest Artist

Ju-Fang Liu is the Principal Bassist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, a position she has held since 2003.

Ju-Fang Liu

Marcos Machado – Guest Artist

This year we’re excited to host Marcos Machado, author of the “Tao of Bass” and of the “Integral Technique” course on DiscoverDoubleBass.com. Aside from his busy touring schedule, he is the professor of double bass at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Marcos Machado

Katie Thiroux – Guest Artist

Thiroux’s unique gift of simultaneously balancing sultry vocals and virtuosic bass playing leaves audiences worldwide in awe. Her most recent album, “Off Beat,” was awarded a “Best Album Of 2018”

Katie Thiroux

Faculty

The Bass Coalition faculty focuses on getting bassists to dig deep and expand their horizons. Specializing in multiple genres, each faculty member has something to broaden your depth of knowledge.

Dr. Donovan Stokes, Inez Wyrick, Kevin Johnson, Zach Rowden, & Ethan Lawrence

Meet Them

Scholarships

Orin Foard Memorial Scholarships

For adult bassists not involved in collegiate studies. Includes full tuition & two virtual lessons

Elson Clark Memorial Scholarships

Full tuition for student bassists of any age

How to apply: Email a few paragraphs to basscoalition@basscoalition.com Indicating your musical background, current musical/education involvement and how you hope to benefit from the workshop.