Linda McKnight

Linda McKnight presents a lecture/demonstration on teaching orchestral repertoire to double bassists, comparing the conservatory and university approaches. She draws on her experience teaching orchestral repertoire class at the Manhattan School of Music and at Montclair State University (NJ). What's covered Similarities and differences in teaching orchestral repertoire at a conservatory versus a university The methodology and philosophy behind each approach A comparison of varying orchestral seating audition procedures Live performances by two double bass students: Carlos Barriento (Manhattan School of Music) and Nate White (Montclair State University) Streamed live and recorded at the ISB 2009 Convention in State College, PA. A useful watch for bass students preparing for university or conservatory study, and for teachers of orchestral repertoire.