Events

In this video rewind from 2017, bass principal Michael Decena presents original compositions and arrangements of covers. 

In this video rewind from 2018, watch George Constantinou, a Greek bassist who is influenced by a wide variety of genres, perform his original compositions in the style of modern jazz with powerful arrangements that mix jazz with classical music and rock. 

Bass principal Alec Graham presents his senior recital.

Kenny Werner discusses different topics and invites special guest Victor Wooten to join him. Because all our classes are currently virtual and remote, we will continue our Effortless Mastery Institute Forum online via Zoom.

Bass player and music director Jonathan Woehlk presents a show of pop and soul music, featuring some of the college’s best vocalists, deep grooves, and soulful arrangements.

For his jazz composition portfolio, bassist Nikos Chatzitsakos performs originals, arrangements of popular songs from the Broadway era (1920s–1960s), and compositions by jazz musicians from the same period.

Makoto Ishizaka, an acoustic bass principal and composer, and his band present an evening of dynamic compositions and arrangements inspired by jazz and Japanese music.

Colombian bassist and composer Eduardo Diez performs a set of original compositions and arrangements in a combination of jazz, Latin, and classical styles.

For his jazz composition portfolio, bassist and composer Cyrus Campbell presents new music for jazz ensemble.

Australian bassist Jack Schwenke presents his final recital, featuring music that has touched him.