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ISB Convention
It's official! ISB 2025 Convention Host Confirmed
Scroll down to view the exciting announcement from Rodney Jordan and George Speed, site hosts of the ISB 2025 Convention & Competitions at Florida State UniversityCollege of Music in Tallahassee, Florida!
SAVE THE DATES — June 2-7, 2025
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ISB 2025 Convention
June 2-7, 2025
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
The ISB 2025 Convention will be held June 2-7, 2025 in beautiful Tallahassee, Florida, home of our host Florida State University. The event will take place from Monday, June 2, 2025, through Saturday, June 7, 2025. 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 and ISB Next Generation programs, and ensembles for non-professional bassists. In addition, the ISB will be holding solo, jazz, orchestral and young bassist performance competitions, and the eleventh biennial ISB Maker's Competition over Monday, June 2nd and Tuesday, June 3rd.
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.
Adult Attendees
Whether you're a current member, lapsed, or never been a member before, we've got a registration option for those age 18 and older and have graduated from high school.
Housing and On-Campus Meals
Arrangements for on-campus housing for the ISB 2025 Convention at Florida State University must be made through the ISB. Do not contact the university for reservations. A limited number of rooms will be available.
Advertisers, Exhibitors, and Sponsors
Due to the success of previous events, we know that attendees consider exhibits to be one of the most important parts of our conventions. ISB also greatly values our sponsors. Learn more about opportunities to advertise, exhibit, and sponsor!
Young Bassists
The Young Bassists program at the ISB 2025 Convention will continue the tradition of offering the most amazing program available for young musicians of high school age or younger, in a rich and supportive atmosphere. We are committed to the future of the bass, and young bassists are that future. This year, students will come together in-person for a week of intense and exciting music-making!
ISB NextGen
The ISB Next Generation program is a week-long intensive program for young players who are closer in age to attending college and are considering a future in the double bass world. Ideal participants are those seeking a high level of challenge in the classes they attend during the week and who wish to gain connection with and exposure to current performers and college professors.
College Fair
The ISB hosts its eighth biennial College Fair Day, a networking event for professors to connect with college-bound students and their parents as well as current undergrad students. Click the button for more information.
Scholarships
Bassists in need of assistance are invited to apply for a scholarship to attend the 2025. ISB membership is NOT required to apply for a scholarship. Please pay close attention to the scholarship application process.
Presenters
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 and ISB Next Generation programs, and ensembles for non-professional bassists.