Golden Gate Bass Camp

7 days: July 19-25, 2010 (ages up to 22)
(open to adults July 22-25)
With David Murray, Kristin Korb, Mary Knysh, Scott Pingel
David Young, John Kennedy, Barry Green, Pat Klobas,
Richard Duke, Ed Williams, Ashley Adams, Alan Scofield
and Just Confirmed: returning to GGBC for 2010 camp: Donovan Stokes!!


David Murray

Mary Knysh



About the program:

• There will be an opening concert in the VCPA at 1:00p.m. for all participants, parents, and guests. Admission is free. (Benefit raffle) Concert will feature faculty and staff artists in solo and enembles

• Young bassists will be divided into three groups.

• The Advanced beginners group will include young bassists who have played 1 or 2 years.

• The Upper Division course is designed for bassists who have played more than two years.

• The Golden Gate Division will be selected from the most advanced players usually of University age.

• Students should bring at least one solo piece to play for class. Other exercises, scale materials, orchestra repertoire and ensemble music will be provided.

• A farewell concert will be performed for parents and friends at the conclusion of camp Sunday afternoon July 12th at 3:00p.m. in the Valley Center of Performing Arts.

• Students in the program will attend a concert at Yoshi's at no additional cost.

• Students from the GGBC can elect to participate in the 3 1/2 day Ray Brown Memorial Jazz Course without extra fee, or stay in the GGBC for 8 days. STUDENTS IN THE GGBC ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL CLASSES AND EVENTS OF GGBC AND ABIDE BY ALL CAMP RULES.