
Double Bass Day
Shenandoah Conservatory invites high school students from throughout the region to participate in Double Bass Day on Saturday, September 14. Students will participate in masterclasses and technique workshops led by Shenandoah Conservatory’s prestigious music faculty.
Event Highlights
- Performances by Shenandoah Conservatory faculty and students
- Group ensemble performance featuring all participants
- Masterclasses

Schedule
Time | Event | Location |
9:30 a.m. | In-person Registration Opens | Armstrong Hall, Room 39 |
10 a.m. | Warm-ups & Technique Session | Armstrong Concert Hall |
11 a.m. | Bass Ensemble Reading Session | Armstrong Concert Hall |
12 p.m. | Lunch (Provided for Participants) | Family Kitchen at Allen Dining Hall |
1 p.m. | Faculty/Staff Performances | Armstrong Concert Hall |
1:30 p.m. | Jazz Masterclass | Armstrong Concert Hall |
2:15 p.m. | Masterclass/Audition Preparation Workshop | Armstrong Concert Hall |
3 p.m. | Orchestral Masterclass | Armstrong Concert Hall |
4 p.m. | Participant Bass Ensemble Performance | Armstrong Concert Hall |
Schedule is subject to change.

Financial Assistance
The $30 registration fee includes lunch, a t-shirt and access to the full day of events.
Shenandoah Conservatory believes the arts are for everyone. Like all nonprofit arts organizations and higher education institutions, we strive to maintain our stewardship of limited resources and balanced budgets while intentionally removing barriers to participation and belonging. Full and partial scholarships are available to those who require financial assistance.
See the Double Bass Day Registration Form for more information about the registration fee and financial assistance.
Contact Us
Questions?
Contact Professor of Bass Donovan Stokes at dstokes@su.edu for more information.
