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Gig Recap - SCS ChristmasConcert (my Wish List)

First off,

I had a great time being a part of the Scarborough Choral Society's "Sounds of Christmas" Concert.  I enjoy being a part of an orchestra where everybody is a good player; it basically keeps me on my toes.  Anyway, I hope to be playing again with the SCS in the near future.

One thing that I have found after doing all these gigs is that my bass doesn't seem to produce a loud enough sound that I can easily play.  I always find myself needing to dig in a lot when I'm playing pizzicato without an amp.  Although I do develop callouses very quickly, it sure does use up a lot of energy always having o dig in to ensure that I can be heard.  Now, I'm not about to bring an amp out when I play in an orchestra, but I am thinking about upgrading my bass.

So, I've been doing a bit of web-window-shopping and I've had my eye on this one particular double bass.  It's the Emanuel Wilfer "Gentleman Jazz"

According to Lemur Music, The Gentleman Jazz "is a 7/8 bass with a playable 42" string length. Violin corners, antique amber color and medium-fancy woods make for a beautiful instrument that can really move some air. If you’ve dreamed of playing piano trio gigs without an amp, this could be your bass. It is also great as a four-string arco bass for regional orchestra section or serious musicals."

Looks may be deceiving but it sure does pull at my heart-strings. All I can do is keep pinching my pennies and wait.

Quote of the Week

"It makes all the difference in the world whether we put truth in the first place, or in the second place."

- John Morley

"It makes all the difference in the world whether we finish the race or mope in the gutter"

- BassBassDude

Scarborough Choral Society

This will be my second run playing double bass with Scarborough Choral Society's "Sounds of Christmas" Concert.

Here are the details.

Scarborough Choral Society presents
Sounds Of Christmas 2008

Director: Judy Scott-Jacobs
Accompanist: Claire Bresee
Guest Performers: CharACTOR Theatre Troupe
Performance Location: Markham Theatre (NW corner of Hwy 7 & Warden Ave in Markham)


Show Dates:
Saturday December 6th @ 3pm and 8pm
Sunday December 7th 2:30pm

Ticket Prices:
Adults $25.00
Seniors $22.00
Students $18.00


It is always a pleasure playing in the orchestra for this production and I look forward to playing there again this weekend.


Hope to see you there.