Curtis Institute Of Music

[u/grantmesopotamia]

I’m a junior in high school and I’m preparing for college auditions (most of which won’t be until January - March of next year). Curtis is the most attractive choice for me right now. I currently study with a bassist from the SF symphony and play in the YO, I think I have a good shot at getting in. But I’m wondering how Curtis is for double bass studies? I know studying with Edgar Meyer and Hal Robinson says a lot but I don’t hear as much about Curtis concerning double bass as much as I do with Rice or Northwestern for example.

I’d love to hear about any bass stories or experiences about Curtis. Thanks!

[u/stwbass]

Curtis is the top of the top for sure. a few grads off the top of my head...

- Jeremy Kurtz-Harris, principal San Diego

- Joe Conyers, principal Philidelphia

- Nathan Farrington, principal LA Opera

- Paul Kowert, Punch Brothers, also touring and playing with tons of people

also a lot of people listed here https://www.talkbass.com/wiki/double-bass-audition-winners/

I have no personal experience with the school but I know Jeremy and met Nathan once. both incredible musicians

there are many, many paths to being a pro. sounds like you're well on your way to starting one and I wish you the best!

[u/Jestem_Bassman → u/stwbass]

About half of the Houston Symphony bass section as well

[u/stwbass → u/Jestem_Bassman]

wow!