Bass Retreat- what's in it for students?

Good morning from the Rocky Mountains!  Scales at 8,000 feet of elevation never sounded so good :D

** Reminder: early registration discount ends August 1! **

Register online at www.bassretreat.com or print your form and mail with check to Nazareth College. The form is here.

I've bee getting some requests for a more detailed schedule of events for our Bass Retreat and today I'd like to share a sample schedule with you. I'm reserving the right to change the order of events based on how many players sign up, and what ability levels we have attending. I want to be sure our Retreat gives everyone something they can work with. Some important things: there will be plenty of group playing opportunities, you will get to work with all of our faculty at least once and the there is built in social time at lunch - we'll be eating together family style- so that you can ask questions and get to know our faculty more personally. Trust me- I only invited the nicest people who are also GREAT players and teachers. There will also be a separate schedule for teachers who are attending, and if you are a college student, you are welcome to mix and match between the two tracks as you like. 

2014 Rochester Bass Retreat -- Players Schedule

9 am - Alexander Technique and posture with Katie Fittipaldi, basic bow work

10 am - fundamental skills workshop (group) with Gaelen McCormick

11 am - caring for your instrument, why strings, rosin, and setup change the sound of the instrument with Justin Rister from Stringed Insrument Services

12pm -LUNCH! Faculty and students together, food provided

1 pm - Improvisation class with Jeff Campbell, no experience needed

2 pm - masterclass with Nicholas Walker, some group exercises 

3 pm - faculty recital in Wilmot Hall

Teachers Schedule

9 am - Alexander Technique and posture with Katie Fittipaldi, basic bow work (both bows available to try)

10 am - how to handle simple repairs in school with Justin Rister from Stringed Instrument Services

11 am - bow fundamentals and ergonomic playing with Nicholas Walker

12 pm - LUNCH! Faculty and attendees together, food provided

1 pm - using Progressive Repertoire alongside standard methods in your orchestra with Gaelen McCormick

2 pm - using Improvisation in your teaching with Jeff Campbell

3 pm - faculty recital in Wilmot Recital hall