The Chicago Bass Festival is an all day experience put on, for, and by Chicago area bassists of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds! Participants will have the opportunity to play in master classes, perform in technique classes, play in a bass ensemble, try out instruments from local vendors, and celebrate all things bass! All participants will also get a bass festival t-shirt and lunch.

Meet the Clinicians!
Cory Biggerstaff
Renata Soares Cáceres
Daniel Carson
Mary Halm
Alexander Hanna
David Murray
Kristoffer Saebo
Alan Steiner
Donovan Stokes
Mark Urness

The Chicago Bass Festival is set up like a convention, with multiple sessions being offered every hour covering a wide variety of topics, including:
Jazz
Classical
Young Bassist
Audition Preparation
Music School and Career Advice
Early Music Sessions

These topics will be explored through four different kinds of sessions:

Group Playing - classes where everyone plays through exercises and music together

Clinics - sessions based around a particular topic (excerpts, solo repertoire, jazz bass lines, auditions, etc.)

Master Classes - like public lessons; a clinician works one-on-one with a bassist in front of an audience

Performances - live bass playing throughout the day for your enjoyment

Questions? Contact Nick McKee ([email protected]), Allan Dennis ([email protected]) or call the MYAC office at 847-926-9898.

Date: March 10, 2024

Time: 8:30am to 5:00pm

Location:
Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia,
201 Saint Johns Avenue,
Highland Park, IL 60035.

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