If you are interested in working with me and other great bassists, read about these programs below. For additional questions please write to me at
ira@irajgold.com
July 11 – July 31
Set in the beautiful Berkshire mountains, Tanglewood is the summer home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Tanglewood Music Center, and BUTI. I had the honor and privilege to attend BUTI in 1998 as a high school student, and it was such a powerful experience that it inspired me to want to audition and choose to attend Boston University’s music school, now the College of Fine Arts. While a student at BU I studied with Edwin Barker, Principal Bassist of the BSO, and attended TMC in the summer of 2003. I also performed with the Boston Symphony twice that summer, both in a side by side concert with the BSO/TMC orchestras and also as a guest for a BSO concert, a performance of Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra. As my life comes full circle, I now have the opportunity to experience Tanglewood as a teacher, sharing my love of music and the bass with aspiring young players. Bassists work with me and Brian Perry in lessons, sectionals, and chamber music. There’s simply no place like Tanglewood. Prepare to experience the unforgettable.
The Young Artists Orchestra (YAO) has earned the reputation as one of the preeminent summer youth orchestra training programs in the nation. Under the guidance of professional conductors, artist teachers, and Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) members, students experience high-quality training through intensive study and performance of orchestral and chamber music, private lessons, and master classes.
This summer 2021, BUTI will offer a Virtual Experience online called BUTI from Anywhere!
DCBass, an intense, informative, and engaging double bass workshop will take place June 21-26, 2021, virtually. Bass Faculty are Paul DeNola, National Symphony Orchestra member, faculty at Peabody Conservatory and American University, and Ira Gold, National Symphony Orchestra member and faculty at Peabody Conservatory. The faculty are eager to help launch your playing to the next level. Program will include private lessons, technique classes, orchestral repertoire classes, and solo masterclasses. Acceptance is by recorded video audition only. Recommended ages 18 and up.
Application: Please email to dcbasscamp@gmail.com the following information – name, address, email, current school, age, current and major teachers (last five years). Please provide a short description of your ensemble experience. There is no application fee.
Audition: no more than 10 minutes – include solo of choice and two excerpts from the standard orchestral repertoire. Tracks may be separated. Recorded video submission may be emailed directly to dcbasscamp@gmail.com or upload your video to Dropbox and email a link to view.
Application and Audition must be received by April 1, 2021
Tuition: $300 – due by May 1, 2021
Two merit-based full tuition scholarships will be awarded.
Enrollment will be limited to 12 students.
Accepted applicants will be notified by April 15, 2021
Excerpt materials for camp study will be available once applicants have verified his/her acceptance to DCBass. Please email dcbasscamp@gmail.com for a list of housing options.
Daily Schedule
10:00 – 11:30am: Group Warm-Up and Technique Building
11:30 – 12:30pm: Private Lessons
12:30 – 1:30pm: Lunch Break
1:30 – 3:00pm: Orchestral Repertoire Class
3:00 – 5:00pm: Private Lessons/Group Lessons
July 18 – 25, 2021
Bass Works@Home welcomes bassists of all ages, levels, and abilities to attend an extraordinary program providing bass students with unique learning, community and performance opportunities. Bass Works @Home will present a diverse array of offerings for attendees.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in bass orchestra, chamber music, semi-private lessons, recitals, and more. A range of repertoire and curriculum ensures that students of all ability levels will both have fun and be challenged. Older students who are either already doing pre-professional work or who are considering musical careers will benefit from seminars and presentations on such topics as practicing, auditions, and careers in music.
To learn more about Bass Works, go to:
http://www.bassworksmd.com
Now in its 33rd year, Bass Club has given students the specialist tuition they need to reach and go beyond their ambitions. Courses are tailored to the individual’s needs and the atmosphere is uniquely supportive.
Whether you are an advanced player taking professional auditions or a young player going on your first specialist course these amazing possibilities are available to you.
The repertoire, teaching and communication styles have been developed over many years.
Bass Club offers a number of courses throughout the year which coincide with UK school holidays; in spring for younger bassists, summer and Christmas for students at all levels.
August 2021 Dates TBD
Ira Gold