WNEDBS

The Western New England Double Bass Society was founded in June 2000, by a group of bassists from the Pioneer Valley that are interested in promoting the double bass as the beautiful instrument that it is.  The Society wishes to produce concerts of small and large bass ensembles.  And it hopes to provide a strong network and camaraderie amongst its players throughout New England.

The concept of the Society was conceived after 40 bassists played at the Academy of Music for the Really Big Show, Northampton Art Council's Four Sundays in February series. The Society is directed toward producing more such concerts and is the recipient of an Arts Lottery grant from the Northampton Art Council.  It is affiliated with the International Society of Bassists, founded by the virtuoso bassist, Gary Karr.  The organization lists our club amongst the few worldwide clubs in Bass World.

Performances include ensembles from all styles of music, all ages of players, and all levels of ability.  To date, bass players from New Hampshire, southern Vermont, the Berkshires, northern Connecticut, and eastern and central Massachusetts make up our database of over 100.  Musical arrangements, original compositions in 2 to 6 part harmonies make up much of the performances.  Also, some theatrical performance art pieces, young people's performance, and specialty acts are presented.

The Society has produced several concerts, workshops by renowned visiting performers, Jazz Jam sessions, classical Ensembles, youth recitals, health related lectures, and awards its members from a Student Endowment. [Read more...]

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