The double bass is a standard member of the orchestra's string section, as well as the concert band, and is featured in concertos, solo and chamber music in Western classical music. The bass is used ...

The double bass is an integral part of the modern orchestra but is rarely offered a chance to shine in solo settings. No one ...

Jazz bass students receive double bass lessons in the classical area as well as in the award-winning CU Boulder Jazz Studies Program, recognized 15 times in the past decade by DownBeat magazine for ...

Honestly I barely listen to classical music in my free time ... That may sound contradictory, but playing the double bass is my favourite hobby! Of course I do take my practicing very seriously ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. There are more strings in the orchestra than all the other instruments ...