Bradetich Master Classes
June 15-19, 2009

The Bradetich Master Classes (22nd 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.

Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp
June 17-19, 2009
The  Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp (9th 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: www.music.unt.edu/strings/workshops.shtml

Elite Soloists Program
June 1-5, 2009
The Elite Soloists Program (5th Annual) runs for five days and accepts only 5 students 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.

For yearly schedules and enrollment, contact Bass Camp Coordinator, at untbasscamp@music.unt.edu

Mittenwald, Germany International Master Classes
August 3-8, 2009
Set in the idyllic Bavarian village of Mittenwald, Germany, the Mittenwald International Master Classes (4th 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. Special guest artist for 2008 is Timothy Dunin, a leading teacher and performer in Austria and former member of the Vienna Philharmonic.

For complete information, visit: www.music.unt.edu/mittenwald

Hammond Ashley Memorial Double Bass Workshop
June 23-27, 2008
The Hammond Ashley Memorial Double BassWorkshop (15th 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.