May 10, 2013 Raffle Winner!
Congratulations to BENJAMIN DEARMAN on winning the set of Kaplan Double Bass Strings!!! Thanks so much to all who entered the raffle and supporting the Bradetich Foundation. Stayed tuned for the next raffle coming soon!!!
*A big thank you to our sponsor, D'Addario Bowed Strings*
May 2, 2013 Bradetich Master Class Schedule 2013
Here it is...the schedule for the 26th annual Bradetich Master Class June 10-14th!
CLICK HERE to VIEW MASTER CLASS SCHEDULE
April 9, 2013 Congratulations to the winners of the ASTA National Solo Competition
Congratulations to the winners of the ASTA National Solo Competition!! The Grand Prize co-winners are Sihao He, cello; and Heran Yang, double bass.
Heran played on a Solano Double Bass!
Double Bass-Senior Division
Heran Yang, Denton, TX - Teacher: Jeffrey Bradetich
Double Bass-Junior Division
Yi Hsuan, Natick, MA -Teacher: Pascale Delache-Feldman
Below is a list of Double Bass Competitors and their Teachers for the Junior and Senior Division:
Yi Hsuan Chiu
Natick, Massachusetts
Teacher: Pascale Delache-Feldman
Paris Myers
Gilbert, Arizona
Teacher: Dan Swaim
Lauren Rodewald
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Teacher: Diana Gannett
Lauren Pierce
Denton, Texas
Teacher: Jeffrey Bradetich
Andrew Small
New Haven, Connecticut
Teacher: Donald Palma
Heran Yang
Denton, Texas
Teacher: Jeffrey Bradetich
Bradetich Master Classes
June 10-14, 2013
The Bradetich Master Classes (26th Annual), held at the University of North Texas, are one of the longest running events of their kind in the U.S, offering a highly concentrated week of study for aspiring bassists. Participants, who come from four continents as well as all corners of the U.S., receive optimum individual and group instruction in every aspect of double bass playing. The classes include daily two-hour sessions dealing with technique, orchestral repertoire, interpretation of solo literature, and bass ensembles rehearsed throughout the week. All full participants have the opportunity to perform with piano accompaniment and are videotaped during the solo classes. The master classes end with a grand finale concert featuring ensemble performances by the participants and solo performances by Jeff Bradetich and various guest bassists. These unique master classes are open to well qualified high school and college students, young professionals, string teachers and older individuals who seek to rejuvenate their love and knowledge of the double bass.
Additional Information can be found at: http://music.unt.edu/strings/untbasscamp.shtml
Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp
June 12-14, 2013
The Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp (13th Annual) is designed for any aged beginner or intermediate player providing lots of playing and lots of fun. Students are challenged to expand their technical capabilities, to develop their musical expression and to learn about the repertoire, history and maintenance of their instrument. Students study with some of the top teachers of young bassists in the country and perform together in a grand finale Bass Bash Concert.
Additional Information can be found at: http://music.unt.edu/strings/untbasscamp.shtml
Pirastro Strings Elite Soloists Program
May 28 – June 1, 2013
The Pirastro Strings Elite Soloists Program (8th Annual) runs for five days. The Pirastro Strings sponsorship provides for free tuition, room and board for the 5 students selected by audition to study with Jeff Bradetich. Daily lessons and solo classes are held in a highly individualized program with a focus on developing an artist’s level approach to solo performance. To qualify, students must have a full program of solo works ready for study and performance. Participants in the program include current members of the National Symphony Orchestra, the Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, the National Symphony of New Zealand, the Singapore Symphony, the Ft. Worth Symphony and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. Deadline: March 1, 2013
For yearly schedules and enrollment, contact Bass Camp Coordinator, at untbasscamp@music.unt.edu
Mittenwald, Germany International Master Classes
July 29 - August 3, 2013
Set in the idyllic Bavarian village of Mittenwald, Germany, the Mittenwald International Master Classes (8th Annual) offer an exciting week of kontrabass study with Jeff Bradetich. The week offers intense technical training, concerts, solo master classes, bass ensembles, improvisation and performance workshops and bass orchestra concerts in the streets of Mittenwald. Mittenwald is the home of Pollmann basses and a tour of the workshop is included. Special guest artists from Europe participate each year. Major sponsors for the International Master Classes are Pöllmann Basses and Pirastro Strings.
For complete information, visit: www.music.unt.edu/mittenwald
Hammond Ashley Memorial Double Bass Workshop
June 24-June 28, 2013
The Hammond Ashley Memorial Double BassWorkshop (17th Annual) is held at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington, offering advanced classes with Max Dimoff, principal bass of the Cleveland Orchestra and Jeff Bradetich. Beginner, intermediate and adult classes are taught by Todd Gowers, Ben Musa, and Miriam Chong. Technique building, ensemble playing, orchestral excerpts, jazz classes and basic theory are taught throughout the week in addition to faculty and student concerts.
Contact Todd Gowers at: toddgowers@wwdb.org
Workshops and Master Classes are also held throughout the year at various locations throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Please check this page for regular updates.