WorkshopJune 13 -18, 2017

Shawnee Mission North High School

7401 Johnson DriveMission, KS

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5th Annual Online & Silent Auction

Fund RaiserMay 18 thru June 18, 2017

We are fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, the country’slargest arts fiscal sponsor for the creative arts, which con-veys non-profit status to the KC Bass Workshop. Donationsmay be tax deductible. Please consult your tax professionalto confirm your qualifications.

Fractured Atlas is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributionsfor the purposes of kcbassworkshop are tax-deductible tothe extent permitted by law.

The Kansas City

Bass Wo r k s h o p i n

conjunction with

Johnny Hamil Bass

Studio invites you

to support the arts

by making a dona-

tion to the 5th annual

KC Bass Wo r k s h o p

Auction. We are

accepting goods and

services that will be auctioned off during

the KC Bass Wo r k s h o p. The wo r k s h o p

e n j oys fiscal sponsorship through

Fractured Atlas. As such all contributions

for the purposes of KC Bass Wo r k s h o p

are tax-deductible to the extent permitted

by law.

Cash donations are also accepted on-line at

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KC Bass Wo r k s h o p would liketo thank all of our patrons,

contributers, and participants.

Without you we could not exist. Thank You!

Kansas City Bass Workshop 2017

KCUR's Julie Denesha called Johnny Hamil,

KC Bass Wo r k s h o p founder and director,

“a one-man evangelist for the deep sounds

of the double-bass.” She also noted, as the

wo r k s h o p ’s repu-

tation has grow n ,

Hamil has been

able to bring in

world renow n e d

musicians such

as the legendary

François Rabbath,

Mark Dresser,

D r. Hans Sturm,

D r. Jessica Va l l s ,

L l oyd Goldstein,

and many more.

The KC Bass Wo r k s h o p o f f e r s

Masterclasses with Maestro Rabbath and all

faculty members with emphasis on Rabbath

Technique. Bass solo performances, small

and large bass ensemble performances rep-

resenting everything related to bass in the

Classical, Jazz and Alternative (Rock, Funk,

Blues, Polka, etc.) styles of music. This ye a r

there will be a great bluegrass element

added to the week, and teacher training

through Nebraska University for continuing

e d u c a t i o n .

Funds raised support

KC Bass Wo r k s h o p by

providing scholarships

to students, as well

as allowing us to bring

in top rated faculty from around the world.

Your contribution sustains the growth of

future events, and fosters inspiration that

builds creative bassists of all ages and styles!

Please visit our online auction at:

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KC Bass Wo r k s h o p is proud to

announce the return of internationally

renowned bassist Maestro Fr a n ç o i s

Rabbath, and Sylvan Rabbath as faculty

to the 2017 KCBW. François Rabbath

is renown in the bass world for his

innovative technique and pedagogy

that have revolutionized the way the

bass is played and taught.

“DOUBLE-BASSIST ISTHE HIGH PRIEST OFTHE LOW NOTES

Self-taught and utterlyunique, musician François

Rabbath is a pied piper whocan make the humble bass

sing like an orchestra.”— PA M E L A ESPELAND

Special to the Star Tr i b u n e ,M i n n e a p o l is - St. Paul