Classes will feature week-long, hands-on instruction in music of all styles and two final concerts.
Classical
Scott Pingel, Dan Smith, Charles Chandler, Steve Tramontozzi
Orchestral Section playing, Solo Repertoire, Opera Repertoire
Donovan Stokes, Andrés Martin
Solo playing and score study, composition
Jazz
Chuck Israels, Jeff Denson, Dan Robbins-Improvisation, Walking Bass Lines, Soloing, Free Improvisation, Rhythm Sectionals, Groove Playing, Rhythm Section Master Class
Latin/Cuban/Tango
Electric Bass
Michael Manring, Jeff Denson,Dan Robbins, -Technique, Groove playing, Improvisation, Rhythm section Master Class
Electronic Music/ Studio Recording Technique
Utilizing Drew School’s Facility to it’s fullest potential we will feature a series of courses in the Drew Recording Studio. We will be running a recording session with a producer aimed at replicating the studio experience, playing with a drummer and pianist/guitarist laying down tracks and listening back to understand how recording can differ from live performances.
Chamber Music/Orchestral Repertoire
BIG Band Workshop
This year we will feature a live playing workshop with a big band playing music of Chuck Israels, led by the composer.
Bass Ensembles
All students will be placed into a small and large ensemble to perform with in the culminating concerts Thursday and Friday evenings
GGBCSF is proud to be sponsored by Pirastro Strings
