`Recent Clinicians

Richard Davis, University of WisconsinDavid Murray, Butler University Diana Gannett, University of MichiganPaul Robinson, Ohio State UniversityPhillip Alejo, University of Arizona Inez Wyrik, Shenandoah ConservatoryDonovan Stokes, Shenandoah ConservatoryPeter Dominguez, Oberlin UniversityBill Koehler, Illinois State UniversityAndy Raciti, Northwestern, Milwaukee SymphonySandor Ostlund, Baylor UniversityJerry Jemmott, electric bassist, arranger, conductorRufus Reid, Jamey Abersold camps, composerBeau Sample, touring musicianVirginia Dixon, Wheaton and Elmhurst Colleges, suzuki schools and institute for teachers Larry Hutchinson, Detroit SymphonyTine Asmudson, international recording artist

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RICHARD DAVIS, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENTCATHERINE HARRIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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About the Foundation:Mission

The  Richard  Davis  Founda2on  for  Young  Bassists,  Inc.  seeks  to  develop  rising  genera2ons  of  musicians  by  ensuring  talented  young  bassists  access  to  the  best  and  most  inspiring  teachers  and  bass  masters.  Exposure  to  the  most  pres2gious  teachers  in  the  world  in  all  fields  of  music  expands  the  horizon  of  the  student  in  terms  of  how  they  perceive  their  own  poten2al  and  that  of  the  bass  itself.  Addi2onally,  young  bassists  have  the  poten2al  for  developing  personally  as  well  as  musically  through  the  development  of  peer  networks  and  mentoring  rela2onships  with  teachers  and  bass  masters.  Thus  these  young  people  may  approach  college  age  beGer  prepared  to  take  advantage  of  scholarships  and  maximize  their  talents  and  abili2es.

To  meet  the  needs  of  young  bassists,  the  Founda2on  is  commiGed  to  ensuring  that  the  tools  for  success  are  made  available  to  students.  Among  these  are:

AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY TRAINING: To  meet  this  goal  the  Founda2on  sponsors  an  annual  bass  conference  that  allows  students  to  receive  intensive  training  from  bass  clinicians  as  well  as  opportuni2es  for  performance  and  networking  with  other  students  from  outside  of  their  hometowns.

INSTRUMENT FUND: The  Founda2on  has  several  addi2onal  instruments  of  various  sizes  in  order  to  provide  these  at  a  nominal  rental  fee  to  students  who  would  otherwise  be  unable  to  study  the  bass.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND: A  limited  number  of  scholarships  are  offered  each  year  to  cover  conference  aGendance  expenses  for  students  and  their  families  on  an  as  needed  basis.  

For more info, please visit our website: RICHARDDAVISFOUNDATION.org

Conference Logistics

Location. The  2014  conference  will  be  held  in  the  Pyle  Center  at  702  Langdon  Street,  and  the  Lowell  Center  at  610  Langdon  Street.  These  are  UW-­‐Extension  Conference  Centers  on  campus  near  the  Memorial  Student  Union  on  Lake  Mendota,  and  within  walking  distance  of  State  Street  and  the  Capitol.  The  Friday  and  Saturday  night  concerts  take  place  at  the  UW  Music  School's  Mills  Hall.

Time.  Mendota  the  conference  runs  9:00a.m-­‐-­‐9:30pm  Friday  and  Saturday.  

Cost. Each  student's  tui2on  cost  for  the  2-­‐day  workshop  is  $250.00,  including  music,  clinician  fees,  media  rental  fees,  venue  rental  fees,  and  accompanist  fees.  Youths  younger  than  age  16  must  be  accompanied  by    a  parent/guardian.  Other  people  aGending  the  conference  including  non-­‐bassist  family  members  can  sit  in  classes  and  aGend  sessions  for  free.  Evening  concerts  are  also  free  and  open  to  the  public.Meals. We  have  found  that  families  have  a  more  enjoyable  2me  when  they  are  not  hun2ng  for  meals  while  trying  to  be  a  part  of  our  very  full  schedule.  Meals  are  held  in  the  Lowell  center  and  are  aGended  by  all  clinicians  and  nearly  all  students/families.  Meals  for  students  and  others  aGending  with  them  are  available  at  a  rate  of  $52.00  for  the  weekend  if  they  are  staying  at  the  Lowell  Center  Hotel.  Accommodations.  The  Lowell  Center  is  recommended  due  to  its  close  proximity  to  the  classes  (at  the  Pyle  Center.)  State  rate  for  hotel  rooms  is  given  to  conference  aGendees.  

For all Bassists age 3-18

Electric bass and Upright Bass

Masterclasses, Recitals, Lessons

Diversity of musical Styles Featured

All Levels accepted, Beginner-Advanced Students