How Double Bassists Can Nail the Audition!

Interview and Brahms Performance

Insider Advice from Both Sides of the audition Panel with Joesph Conyers

Our orchestral double bass tutor, Joseph Conyers gives his top tips for nailing the audition. With his experience from both sides of the screen, he's got some reassuring advice for anyone preparing for orchestral auditions. You can also hear Joseph perform an orchestral excerpt he teaches in his course: Johannes Brahms, Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Movement I (mm. 161-189).

Timecodes:

00:00 Interview
06:26 Performance

Links:

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The Philadelphia Orchestra

Please note, the bass Joseph is holding in the video is Geoff’s bass, which you can find out more about here.


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