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Benjamin Bates 09-14-2007 03:59 PM

Hello from Australia
 
Hi

I'm a classical double bassist from Hobart in Tasmania, Australia

Currently doing a Graduate Diploma of Music Studies in Orchestral Double Bass

I've played with:
The Darwin Symphony Orchestra (principal position 1994-96) - Darwin NT
The Zelman Memorial Symphony Orchestra - Melbourne Vic
The New Monash Symphony Orchestra - Melbourne Vic
The Hobart Chamber Orchestra - Hobart Tas
The UTAS Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra - Hobart Tas

and will be playing in the Australian International Summer Orchestral Institute in November, December this year.

I also have a Bachelor degree in Classical Guitar

My bands:

Unfinished Breakfast
Jazz band, all covers
I played Double Bass
lineup - Electric Guitar, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Percussion, Drums.

PITY Stick
Funk band, all originals
I played Lead Guitar and Double Bass
lineup - Electric Bass, Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar, Drums, Vocals

The Big Gigs
50/50 covers and originals in the style of traditional Irish folk music
I played Double Bass
lineup - Banjo, Eulenpipes, Acoustic Guitar, Drums.

Jigsaw
Jazz, funk, fusion, blues, all originals
I played Electric and acoustic guitars
lineup - double bass, trumpet, keyboards, drums, vocals
http//:myspace.com/jigsawcollective

Just OTIS
Post-Grad Jazz band, all covers
I play Double Bass
lineup - Drums, Violin, Semi-acoustic guitar

Richard Prowse 09-19-2007 08:14 PM

Welcome, Aussie neighbour.


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