Online Registration - Richard Davis Foundation for Young Bassists Inc.

Bass Conference Registration 2022

Contact Information

Name*

First Last

Other Attendees - Family/Friends/Guardians (and Relationship) to the student*

Parent/Guardian attendance at the conference required for those under age 17, and recommended for all. Providing names of attendees is important as it will grant families/chaperones of young bassists access to evening concerts the conference facility and workshop events.

Home (Mailing) Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email*

Use an email address that is frequently checked; information will be send via email before the conference date.

Phone*

Background Bass Info.

What is your age?*

How long have you been playing the bass?*

Will this year be your first time attending this conference?

Yes - first time
No - I've been in previous years

What is your current grade in school?*

What school do you attend?

Do you play in an ensemble or musical group?*

What ensemble(s)? (ex: at school orchestra/band, youth symphony, jazz band, rock band, etc...)

Do you take private lessons?*

How many years have you taken lessons?

What is your teacher's name?

Which bass will you bring & play for this conference?

Electric Bass
Upright Bass

Recital Preference

Would you like to perform in a student recital and solo coaching?*

Recitals are an opportunity to practice performing for an audience and receive constructive feedback from RDYB faculty. Recital & solo coaching slots are limited to the first 24 students to elect recital performance.

What piece will you play?

Title, Composer

Would you like to play with a piano accompanist?

Please upload your scores/piano accompaniment parts below if you are requesting an accompanist.

Please upload your music for your accompanist.

Small Ensemble Choice

What is your preference for small ensemble?

Young bassists are grouped by age and interest in small-ensembles (usually trio to quintet) for two one-hour coachings where the group works together to learn a piece for the final student concert.

Do you read treble clef and play in thumb position ?*

Are you familiar with playing improvised music?*

Please list your most recent pieces you play well.*

Waivers

I have read and agree to the following statements*

The goal of the Richard Davis Foundation for Young Bassists, Inc. is to provide a unique learning environment for young bassists. Year after year, we are deeply impressed by the enthusiastic cooperation and musical development of our young bassist participants. Indeed, the expectation is that young bassists will participate fully and will comport themselves safely and cooperatively. In addition, the expectation is that for young bassist participants under age 17, a parent or guardian will remain on the premises of the hosting facility for the entire conference and assume full responsibility for the safety of young bassist conference participants. I agree to remain on the premises. • Release from Liability and Indemnification • As a parent or legal guardian of the young bassist who is a participant in the 2022 bass conference, I agree to release from liability the Richard Davis Bass Foundation for Young Bassists Inc., staff, instructors, volunteers, and the hosting facility from any claim for loss and/or injury of any nature whatsoever, except those caused by the intentional acts of these named parties.

Yes

Photo Release*

As a parent or legal guardian of the young bassist who is a participant in the 2022 bass conference, I hereby give permission for the Richard Davis Foundation for Young Bassists Inc. to use any photographs or videos taken of my child, my family in attendance and me in connection with the conference for all legitimate purposes, without compensation. I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or videos.

Yes
No

Order Information

Conference Tuition*

1 Student, $262.50

Tuition fee for one student. If you wish to register more than one student, please fill out a second form.

Meals: Would you like to attend meals with the conference?*

Yes
No

The time allowed in the student schedule for meal times is somewhat limited and therefore eating in the conference center spaces is highly recommended. All meals are attended by faculty and staff. They include lunch and dinner for both Friday and Saturday and are at the Pyle Center (where classes are held). Breakfast is not included in this fee. Meals are also encouraged as they are a great opportunity to meet with other bass players and their families.

Number of Meals*

Price: $65.00 Quantity:

Please indicate the total number of people who will be eating.

27th RD Conference T Shirt

Price: $20.00 Quantity:

Please indicate the number of shirts you would like in the quantity box above. Indicate the sizes you'd like, in the box below. T Shirts will also be available for purchase ($20) at the conference via check, cash, or cc. Ordering online by Feb 20, 2020 reserves your shirt and preferred size.

T Shirt Sizes

Please indicate the t shirt sizes you would like (adult s-xxl)

Total

$0.00

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