Author: Nicholas Walker

In the 1980s and 90s the great Hal Robinson (Principal Bass of the Philadelphia Orchestra) edited a column in our ISB Bass World Magazines called, Different Strokes. (FYI, ISB Members can re-read pdf files of these inspiring articles online through this link to the George Vance Online Library, or purchase back issues of our journals at the ISB Store.) Hal’s Different Strokes Series was designed to cultivate an open and inclusive environment to celebrate and advance the art of orchestral bass playing. He showcased many approaches from bassists around the world, and created a context for enthusiastic professional exchange of ideas, techniques, approaches to repertoire,...

ISB Group Workout (open to all levels) This year we have added a daily Group Workout event to our convention program, so we are not just talking about daily practice, but also doing it! Schedule Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 9:50 am  Hill Center BenLight Gymnasium Tuesday June 6, 9:00 – 9:50 am: Paul Ellison will lead an “All About That Bow” Group Workout Wednesday Morning June 7, 9:00 – 9:50 am: David Allen Moore will lead a “Fractal Fingering” Group Workout Thursday Morning June 8, 9:00 – 9:50 am: Gary Karr will lead “The Karr Kamp Morning Exercises Routine” Group Workout Friday Morning June...

Driving to Ithaca If you plan to drive to the convention you will have a place to keep your car on campus at no cost. Just enter the GPS address: 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, and follow ISB signs when you arrive on campus. Flying to Ithaca and nearby If you plan to fly to the convention, and if you are traveling without a bass, I would suggest you fly directly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) or to Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM). Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport – “One connection to the world.”  (ITH) is the closest airport to Ithaca...