JAM - SCAT - MOVE - GROOVE TO THE BIGGEST AND MOST FUN BASS CAMP IN THE COUNTRY!
Valley Center for the Performing Arts, Holy Names University, Oakland CA
Activities will Include:

A new program in Electric Bass with Michael Manring and Robert Hurst.

New Free Improvisation classes with Mark Dresser, Ashley Adams,
Michael Manring, David Murray and Barry Green  

Lecture-demonstration & group classes with David Murray,Kristin Korb, Scott Pingel, Robert Hurst, Michael Manring, Mark Dresser, John Kennedy, David Young, Pat Klobas, Barry Green & guests

Jazz/improv classes with Robert Hurst, Mark Dresser, Kristin Korb, Pat Klobas, Ed Williams, & Richard Duke.

TWO special Orchestra repertoire classes with Scott Pingel plus faculty & S.F. guest artists 

30 Minute Private lessons with most faculty scheduled during lectures and large ensemble rehearsals.


Large and small bass ensembles with David Young, John Kennedy, Kristin Korb and other faculty. 

Music Technology, Theory and composition classes with Ed Williams and Pat Klobas


Movement classes with Alan Scofield, Tai Chi with Emily Rubis. Rhythm and movement with Robert Wallace (Total Drumming) and Curt Moore

Trip to World Famous Jazz Club Yoshi's.

Sight Seeing in the Bay Area with and optional SF Giants baseball game

Jazz Cabaret Night, plus Talent Show and Farewell party

Jeopardy-style bass game show with cash prizes.

Sports facilities on the beautiful secluded campus of Holy Names College

Special program for Electric Bass in addition to Acoustic Bass


Electric Bass Class with Robert Hurst (right)