Bass macht Spaß!

Discover the world of bass instruments

When: January 20, 2024

Where: mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Anton-von-Webern-Platz 1, 1030 Vienna "Bass is fun!" is the ultimate event for everyone who already plays a bass instrument or who just wants to learn. Whether you already play an instrument, are in an ensemble, are looking for the perfect instrument or want to switch from another instrument - you've come to the right place!

 

Who is the event for?

 

  • Players of the instruments bassoon, trombone, euphonium, tenor horn, tuba and double bass of all levels of training
  • Existing ensembles and soloists
  • Children and young people who want to find the right instrument for themselves
  • Those switching from other instruments
 

Program

 

  • Instrument carousel (2 p.m. - 4 p.m.): station where you can try out different bass instruments
  • Advice for parents (2 p.m. - 4 p.m.): Everything you need to know to give your child the best musical start
  • Instrument exhibition with purchasing option and product advice from instrument makers (2 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
  • Lessons: learn from the best! With teachers from the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and the Johann Sebastian Bach Music School. For soloists, ensembles and anyone who just wants to listen. Estimated start - 1 p.m. The exact time depends on the number of registrations and will be announced here on January 10th, 2024
  • Final concert: Starts at 4 p.m. Experience impressive performances by talented musicians

 

From the mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts teach:

Barbara Loewe, bassoon

Prof. Otmar Gaiswinkler, trombone

Prof. Michael Pircher, bass tuba

Prof. Alois Posch, double bass

Prof. Christoph Wimmer-Schenkel, double bass

 

 

Teaching from the Johann Sebastian Bach Music School:

Thomas Zsivkovits, trombone, euphonium, tenor horn

Marion Biber-Janda, bassoon

James Martin Rapport, double bass

 

Important: Would you like to take lessons? Then download the registration form and send it filled out to bassmachtspass@mdw.ac.at by December 15, 2023!