[Ken Smith]

Here are some pictures I pulled from a website of an Orchestra I subbed in for the past couple of years. First two pics with the Gilkes (Beethoven 6th), next with the Hart (Holiday concert) (enlarge to see it..lol), and the last two with the Panormo School (forgot the program, some with Schumann Pno solo? and Khachaturian, etc.), all Pro section, smokin'.. .. I brought out the big guns that night.. I am second from the left in all the shots, 3rd stand.





All but the last 2 pics (no Ties on) were pre-concert run-thrus. Last pic, showtime....

I noticed after seeing these that I angle the bass more than the other players while sitting. Partially due to the size and girth of the basses along with the upper bout widths.