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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
2023 Solo Competition Winner
Tuesday, June 3
Jared Beckstead-Craan
2023 Jazz Competition Winner
Monday, June 2
Evening Headliners
Rufus Reid
Monday, June 2
Nina Bernat
Tuesday, June 3
Brian Bromberg
Wednesday, June 4
Lorraine Campet
Thursday, June 5
Andres Martin
Friday, June 6
Ron Carter
Saturday, June 7
5 PM Headliners
Shawn Conley
Tuesday, June 3
Szymon Marciniak
Wednesday, June 4
Martin Wind & Friends
Wednesday, June 4
Sam Suggs
Thursday, June 5
Jon Hamar with the Jeff Hamilton Trio
Thursday, June 5
Sybarite5
Friday, June 6
Daniel Nix
Friday, June 6
Kristin Korb
Saturday, June 7
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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Lecture | Lecture/Performance | Masterclass | Interactive Workshop | Coach Adult Learners | Panel Discussion | Wellness Offering | Other
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 |