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Iowa City Bass Day

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Bass Day 2024

Stay tuned for more information regarding Bass Day in 2024. Interested in learning more? See below for last year's details.

 

**Note: Information below is outdated and should be used for informative purposes only**

Who Should Attend

Bass Day is designed for elementary, middle school and high school double bass players. The information presented at Bass Day is invaluable to players, regardless of age or level. Chamber music ensembles will be formed based on playing level.

Parents are welcome to stay and observe; plenty of space is available at Voxman Music Building. Meals for parents are available for a nominal fee; please indicate on registration form. Meals are included in the registration cost for participants.

To Participate

Participation in I.C. Bass Day is $50 for 4-7 Grades, $55 for 8-12 Grades, including full participation in the day’s workshops, as well as lunch and dinner.

Complete the registration form and pay online here.

** If you are interested in ordering t-shirts or sweatshirts commemorating this year’s Bass Day, please visit the IC Bass Day store online at CafePress where you will find a variety of different styles for adults and kids.

Schedule

Time

SENIOR 

JUNIOR

8:30 a.m.

Registration

 

9 a.m.

Technique and Warm-up 

 

10 a.m.

Audition Preparation 

 

10:30 a.m.

Mock Auditions

 

12 p.m.

Lunch

Registration and Lunch

12:45 p.m.

Ensemble Rehearsal

Ensemble Rehearsal

1:30 p.m.

Break

Break

2 p.m.

Master Class w/ Volkan Master Class w/ Chunyang

3 p.m.

Master Class w/ Chunyang

Master Class w/ Volkan

4 p.m.

Break

Break

4:30 p.m.

Ensemble Rehearsal

Ensemble Rehearsal

5 p.m. 

Run-through

Run-through
6 p.m. Pizza Dinner Pizza Dinner
7 p.m. CONCERT CONCERT

** Schedule is subject to change