Dates for 2024: July 21-28, 2024 at Towson University
Application Deadline: May 1st
Program Requirements:
  • This program is open to students who have not yet finished the 6th grade.
  • Private bass lessons are not required but each student must have at least one year of bass experience.
Program Cost: $500 
Basic Schedule:
First Sunday Night: Optional welcome dinner, meeting, and performance in the evening.
Monday-Saturday: Classes, lessons, and rehearsals from around 8:30am-4pm. Students have the option to attend evening programs around 7pm if accompanied by an adult. 
Final Sunday: Dress rehearsals in the morning, final concert around 3pm

Required for Completed Application:
  • Completed Application Form
  • $50 Deposit.  This fee is non-refundable and this will be subtracted from the tuition total.
  • If the student has completed less than one year of instruction, a letter of recommendation from your current teacher must be included with the application. 
  • If the student has not yet finished the 6th grade,  a letter of recommendation from your current teacher must be included with the application. 
  • All students will be required to submit a short video playing sample to be used for determining placement in chamber ensembles, technique classes, and parts assignments. This can be submitted with the initial application form or at a later date. Videos will not be used for admission purposes, they are used for placement only.​ This will be due by May 1st.
  • Tuition balance will be due by May 1.
Program Components:
  • Private and group lessons with our world-class Bass Works staff members
  • Daily technique classes
  • Elective class options on a wide variety of subjects relating to the double bass
  • Daily scheduled practice time supervised by a Bass Works staff member
  • Perform in a double bass chamber ensemble with young musicians of the same age and/or ability level
  • Perform in the Bass Works Double Bass Orchestra with upwards of 100 other bassists of all ages and abilities
  • Option to attend daily evening activities and performances hosted by a variety Bass Works staff members and special guests
  • Meals and social time to meet and connect with other young bassists from around the world!
Please Note! We typically fill up fast and begin a wait list.  To ensure your spot is secure, please follow all instructions and deadlines!