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Submit a proposal to be a presenter at the ISB 2023 Convention!
Want to present at the next ISB convention in Ann Arbor, Michigan? We are pleased to invite you to submit a proposal to present at the ISB 2023 Convention. Your proposal may be for either the general convention schedule, and/or the ISB Young Bassists Program (ages 8-18).
We anticipate over 1,000 bassists, exhibitors, collaborative musicians, family members, and guests from around the world to attend the concerts, seminars, workshops, lecture-demonstrations, panel discussions, masterclasses, exhibits, Young Bassists Program, and ensembles for non-professional bassists. Proposal deadline is 9/15/2022.
Mike Richmond's Modern Walking Bass Technique
Saturday, August 6, 2022 — Up next on the ISB Center Stage is a workshop with jazz bassist and educator Mike Richmond, author of the classic method book Modern Walking Bass Technique. This is a free event open to all. Register now, space is limited!
Membership
As an ISB member, you are helping to build a worldwide double bass community that connects people, music and ideas every day, in new and often unexpected ways. Member benefits include . . .
Call for Site Proposals
Have you attended ISB conventions in the past and wondered how the ISB selects its convention sites?
We are seeking invitations from potential host colleges and universities!
Sign Up to Stay in Touch!
Want to stay in touch with ISB? Tell us if you want to receive regular communications about events, ways to connect, special opportunities, Monday's "Bass Stuff" emails, and more.
Make a Donation
If you love the double bass and benefit from the many ways the ISB brings the worldwide double bass community together, then we need your support!
Store / Rental Library
Members sell their CDs, composition, books, DVDs and other merchandise online at the ISB Store, including the Gary Karr Online Store and new ISB/Gary Karr Rental Library of full and string orchestra scores and parts.
Directories
Members can be listed in our Teacher and Luthier directories. Looking for an instructor? Looking for a studio or shop that does repairs or sells instruments and accessories? Search for teachers or luthiers by name or location.
Bass Insurance
ISB members in good standing are eligible for a group rate on instrument insurance from Anderson Musical Instrument Insurance Solutions, LLC.
Resource Library
ISB Members may browse through 40+ years of publications and learn more about the double bass's history and future in the George Vance Online Resource Library.