Rising up from the back of the section, the double bass takes center stage in Bass Camp to emit its rich deep tones. The caboose of the train line, the anchor of the ship, the buttercream in the brownie, the double bass has so many capabilities.

Bass Camp is a one-day intensive of double bass mania designed to celebrate bass players of all levels. The camp will create opportunities to play in small ensembles and will focus on double bass music in a variety of genres. Bass camp welcomes students entering 7th grade through 12th, in skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced.

The cost is $100 for the day – Monday, August 27, from 10 am until 4 pm. – and includes t-shirt, folder, and music.

To register for Bass Camp please call the Quick Center Box Office at (203) 254-4010 or toll-free at 877-ARTS-396.

Instructors: Rick Zurkowski, Sooo-z Mastropietro, and Brian Torff

Rick Zurkowski has toured across the United States and Europe, backing up well known artists such as Martin Sexton and Blues Grammy Award-winner, Joe Louis Walker. He is also a member of the bands "Jen Durkin and the Business" and “Caravan of Thieves,” American Chamber Orchestra, Fairfield County String Society, and Connecticut Little Symphony.

Sooo-z Mastropietro has played with Conference All-State in New York, Saratoga Performing Arts Center Summer Camp, NYU Orchestra, Chelsea Symphony, American Chamber Orchestra, Civic Orchestra of New Haven, and most recently the Danbury Symphony.

Brian Torff is a bassist, composer, author and educator. Currently a Professor of Music and Music Program Director at Fairfield University, he has performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and Birdland. Torff performs in jazz festivals throughout the United States and was the founder of the Fairfield University Summer Jazz Workshop.