27th Annual lunch and dinner, on both Friday and Saturday at the Pyle Center, where classes are held. Meals for 2020 Bass students, siblings, and parents are available for $65.00 each ($65 includes x2 lunches, x2 dinners, Conference per person). Meals are prepared by a professional kitchen, and typically served buffet or brown-bag Madison, Wisconsin style. Accommodation for serious dietary restrictions or allergies can be made with advanced notification.

What to bring. All young bassists should bring a April 10 & 11, 2020 music stand, their bass, and everything they need to RichardDavisFoundation.org play it. If they play electric bass that means cables and amp, if it is an upright bass that means a bow, rock stop, rosin and/or stool if needed.

Conference Logistics Housing. For those traveling from out-of-town, a block of rooms is reserved at the Lowell Center, a About. All young bassists age 3-18, from beginner to short walk away from the Pyle Center. We advanced are welcomed to Madison, WI for a encourage you to make your reservations by weekend packed with all things bass. Classes are led March 1, as the block of rooms is guaranteed by renowned bass pedagogues and performers, and through that date. Reservations should use the code are structured to include young musicians across “BASS” for group rate. Make hotel reservations (if broad array of interests and age levels. any) directly with the Lowell Center: Front Desk: 608-256-2621 Location. All activities of the 2020 conference will be Reservations (Toll Free): 866-301-1753 held in the UW Extension Pyle Center Conference http://conferencing.uwex.edu/lodging_res.cfm Center, at 702 Langdon Street. Alternatively, host family stay can be arranged given advanced notice. Time. The conference sessions generally run 9:00 a.m.-- 9:00 p.m. Friday, and 9:00 a.m.-- 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Check-in begins in the Pyle Center Lobby on Friday, 4/10 at 8:00am. Registration. Please fill out the 2-page application and mail it with tuition & meal payment, by March 15. Schedules. Young bassists will receive their own personalized schedule upon arrival. Online application is available as well, however, due to processing fees, online application requires a 5% Cost for Student. Tuition for the 2-day conference is surcharge. $250 per student. This tuition fee covers expenses related to music, clinicians, media rentals, Please note that the recital/master class slots are accompanist(s) and the venue. Meals and hotel first-come, first-serve, and have been filling up. rooms are not included in this cost. Needs based Limited to first 24 students. scholarships applications are accepted through 3/15/20. Checks for food and tuition payable to: The Richard Davis Foundation Family Members. Young bassists under age 17 are required to have a family member/guardian at the Mail completed registration form to: conference throughout the duration of the Richard Davis Foundation conference. Family/guardians are encouraged to sit c/o Executive Director, Catherine Harris in classes and attend sessions and can do so free. 1360 Regent St, #262 Evening concerts are also free and open to the Madison, Wisconsin 53715 public. Questions can be directed to: Meals. All clinicians, and most students/families attend meals together. It is a great time to get to Catherine Harris, Executive Director know each other in an informal setting. We’ve found [email protected] or 630-209-8821 that families have a more enjoyable time attending meals at the Pyle Center, rather than hunting for meals elsewhere while trying to be a part of a very full schedule. This year, conference related meals are Richard Davis Foundation for Young Bassits Inc., 27th Annual Conference - 2020 Registration (please use a separate application for each bassist)

Young Bassist Name ______

Other Attendee Names______

Parent/guardian attendance is recommended for ALL students, REQUIRED for students under age 17 Please list parents, guardians, siblings, family, and or friends attending with the young bassist, knowing this information ahead of time allows us to print name tags which will grant access to classes and concerts.

Mailing Address ______

Contact Phone Number______Contact E-mail Address ______

Secondary contact (optional – email or phone) ______

Parent/Guardians: please sign & date, indicating that you have read and agree to the statements below:

Parent/Guardian Attendance Statement: 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 Statement: As a parent or legal guardian of the young bassist who is a participant in the 2020 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.

Photo Waiver: As a parent or legal guardian of the young bassist who is a participant in the 2020 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.

Sign______Print Name ______Date______

Student tuition Meals 1 x $250 = $250.00 Friday/Saturday – Lunch & Dinner + Student x $65 = $______Family ___x $65 = $______

Total : $

Check # ______, Dated ______,2020

Classes are assigned based on a combination of age, experience, & interest. Please fully fill out this form so that young bassists can be placed in the appropriate classes.

Name ______

Age______Grade in school ______

Years playing the bass______Years taking private lessons ______

List the pieces you’ve most recently learned and play well:

Will this year be your first time coming to this bass conference? Yes – my first time No – I have come previous years

Do you read treble clef & play in thumb How comfortable are you with playing position yet? improvised music? Yes, fluently Very Somewhat Somewhat Not yet Not yet

Stylistic Interest – for Small Ensemble (pick ONE) 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 Jazz & Contemporary Music European Classical Music No preference – I like both J !

Recital & Solo Coaching - would you like to perform in a recital? 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.

No Yes What piece will you play? (Title and Composer) ______Would you like to play with a piano accompanist? If so, please include sheet music with your markings for the accompanist. Yes No