The Stokes Intensive 2020

June 15-20 @ Shenandoah Conservatory

Dr. Donovan Stokes’ Intensive Session, at Shenandoah Conservatory, is for serious students and professionals. This session is for the most committed of instrumentalists who desire to take their playing and performing to the next level. The Stokes Intensive session is Limited to 5 participants.

The Stokes Intensive session runs from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm June 15-20.

Tuition is $700. (Your payment link will be sent to if your accepted into the program.)

Solo presentations for the Intensive participants occur on June 20 and will involve a previously unstudied work. Intensive participants will also be active during the BC Summer Workshop on June 19-20.

Apply Today

The Stokes Intensive 2020

June 15-20 @ Shenandoah Conservatory

Dr. Donovan Stokes’ Intensive Session, at Shenandoah Conservatory, is for serious students and professionals. This session is for the most committed of instrumentalists who desire to take their playing and performing to the next level. The Stokes Intensive session is Limited to 5 participants.

The Stokes Intensive session runs from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm June 15-20.

Tuition is $700. (Your payment link will be sent to if your accepted into the program.)

Solo presentations for the Intensive participants occur on June 20 and will involve a previously unstudied work. Intensive participants will also be active during the BC Summer Workshop on June 19-20.

Apply Today

25+ Years of Experience

Drawing on his more than 25 years of teaching, Dr. Donovan Stokes has developed a highly individualized and elite system for professionals, university/conservatory students, and dedicated young bassists striving to reach the very top of their form.

25+ Years of Experience

Drawing on his more 25 years of teaching, Dr. Donovan Stokes has developed a highly individualized and elite system for professionals, University/Conservatory students and dedicated young bassists striving to reach the very top of their form.

Individualized Attention

Each participant receives extensive personalized attention daily. They will also participate in workshops specifically tailored to their individual needs: technique, practice strategies, audition tactics, live performance and recording preparation, repertory development, etc.

Individualized Attention

Each participant receives extensive personalized attention daily. As well, they will participate in workshops specifically tailored to their individual needs: technique, practice strategies, audition tactics, live performance and recording preparation, repertory development, etc.

Your Learning Track

University-level students or younger bassists may choose a jazz or classical track. Tracks for professionals are chosen in private consultation with the participant.

Your Learning Track

University-level students or younger bassists may choose a jazz or classical track. Tracks for professionals are chosen in private consultation with the participant.