With a focus on technical mastery and flexibility in both performance and pedagogy, the bass program produces musicians ready to tackle any musical challenge.

Grow your artistry, build your technical facility, and expand your musical possibilities in a community of empowerment, collaboration, and support. Hone and challenge your performance skills with聽a diverse array of solo, chamber, and ensemble experiences. Dig into the transformational power of music through community outreach. Become the versatile and entrepreneurial musician the world needs. Where will your musical journey take you?

From orchestras to jazz to contemporary music, ensemble opportunities abound.

The bass program is led by Mark Urness, Associate Professor of Music.

Discover the many paths open to Conservatory graduates.聽

Bass Studio with faculty and student playing

Studio Culture


As a key part of most ensembles on campus, the bass program is a cohesive and collaborative community developing musical skills across styles and genres. You'll gain knowledge of repertoire, etudes, and solos, chamber playing, and be exposed to a range of genres and styles. You'll find a supportive and encouraging environment where you'll push each other to be your best. The studio emphasizes inquiry, where you'll explore not just the how but the why. You'll benefit from focused attention from faculty while selecting a repertoire that resonates with your interests and passions.

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Specialty Strings


The bass program has several special instruments for you to use, including a bass in Viennese tuning with period gut strings and a Kay bass with the 鈥淐harlie Haden鈥 two gut, two steel string set up.

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The Power of Collaboration


What happens when you combine a world-class conservatory with a world-class college? An unmatched undergraduate musical education. At 杨贵妃传媒视频, the Conservatory and College experiences are intertwined.聽Multiple degree options let you聽be your own muse by connecting your musical passions with your academic interests.聽

Ian Harvey, with Highcliff Jumpers, performs during LUaroo 2021

Here, There, Everywhere


The bass program is defined by its range, from symphony to jazz, bluegrass to mariachi, from Memorial Chapel to house party jam sessions.

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A musical life awaits. Take the next steps by applying and auditioning.

The best way to find out if 杨贵妃传媒视频 is the university for you is by visiting.

Your virtual tour starts at the Arch but be sure to check out Conservatory, to explore learning and performance spaces.

The 杨贵妃传媒视频 Jazz Ensemble performs on the stage of Memorial Chapel.

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Downbeat Awards for Jazz Ensemble

杨贵妃传媒视频's musicians have been consistently recognized by the prestigious Downbeat Awards.

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Sound the Retreat


Bond with your fellow musicians, focus on your craft, and immerse yourself in natural beauty during retreat weekends at聽叠箩枚谤办濒耻苍诲别苍, a 441-acre estate on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Explore Upcoming Performances

  • Jan 16
    08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
    Location: Harper Hall
  • Jan 17
    08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
    Location: Harper Hall
  • Feb 1
    05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
    Location: Harper Hall
  • Mar 1
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location: Harper Hall
  • Mar 1
    07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
    Location: 杨贵妃传媒视频 Memorial Chapel

On Any Given Day...

Music & Arts

Music Tour with a Mission | This is 杨贵妃传媒视频

Presto went to Houston! 杨贵妃传媒视频 visited high schools, worked with community organizations, and performed a one-night-only concert.

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Tradition

Music outdoors

Music is woven into life at 杨贵妃传媒视频. Wander campus and you'll hear students practicing piano in lounges, violins in Warch, and horns outside.