ISB 2025 Convention Schedule of Presenters

As a non-profit organization that puts its revenues back to work for its membership, we rely on ISB members to help make the convention a great experience for everyone who attends. We are grateful for the many presenters over the years who have donated their time, travel and talent as a way of giving back to the worldwide bass community.

2025 ISB Convention Headliners Preview

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The biennial ISB convention is an international gathering of bassists, collaborative musicians, family members, guests, luthiers and exhibitors. Learn more and make plans to join in the fun, learning and inspiration, June 2-7, 2025 at Florida State University's College of Music.

(Artists subject to change)

Our 2023 Competition Winners

Jacob Warren Photo

Jacob Warren
2023 Solo Competition Winner

Tuesday, June 3
Jared Beckstead-Craan Photo

Jared Beckstead-Craan
2023 Jazz Competition Winner

Monday, June 2

Evening Headliners

Rufus Reid Photo

Rufus Reid

Monday, June 2
Nina Bernat Photo

Nina Bernat

Tuesday, June 3
Brian Bromberg Photo

Brian Bromberg

Wednesday, June 4

Lorraine Campet Photo

Lorraine Campet

Thursday, June 5
Andres Martin Photo

Andres Martin

Friday, June 6
Ron Carter Photo

Ron Carter

Saturday, June 7

5 PM Headliners

Shawn Conley Photo

Shawn Conley

Tuesday, June 3
Szymon Marciniak Photo

Szymon Marciniak

Wednesday, June 4
Martin Wind and Friends Photo

Martin Wind & Friends

Wednesday, June 4

Sam Suggs Photo

Sam Suggs

Thursday, June 5
Jon Hamar with the Jeff Hamilton Trio Photo

Jon Hamar with the Jeff Hamilton Trio

Thursday, June 5
Sybarite5 Photo

Sybarite5

Friday, June 6

Daniel Nix Photo

Daniel Nix

Friday, June 6
Kristin Korb Photo

Kristin Korb

Saturday, June 7
Jay Leonhart Photo

Jay Leonhart

Saturday, June 7 (4 PM)



Full Schedule

The following is a tentative list of convention presenters, subject to change. Click on a Presentation Title to see more information about the presenter and their presentation.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Name Presentation Title Time
Luis Cabrera Materclass: Solo Repertoire 10:00 AM
Joseph Conyers Masterclass with Joseph Conyers 11:00 AM

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Name Presentation Title Time
Thierry BARBE Masterclass with Thierry Barbe 10:00 AM
Frank Proto Masterclass with Frank Proto 11:00 AM
Brian Perry Orchestral Masterclass with Dallas Symphony bassist and SMU Professor, Brian Perry 4:00 PM

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Name Presentation Title Time
Brian Bromberg Masterclass with Brian Bromberg 11:00 AM
Ed Barker Masterclass with Ed Barker 3:00 PM

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Name Presentation Title Time
Paul Ellison Masterclass with Paul Ellison 11:00 AM