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The camp

A week of music, learning, and sharing under the southern French sun.

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Two programs to suit every player

PROGRAM A

Advanced level, for advanced students and professional musicians

  • Daily 1-hour individual lessons

  • Group classes

  • Orchestral excerpts classes

  • Optional mock orchestra audition under realistic conditions

  • Rehearsals with a piano accompanist

Learn from some of today's leading double bass artists.

PROGRAM B

All levels, including beginners

  • Daily 45-minutes individual lessons

  • Group classes

  • Double bass ensembles

  • Rehearsals with a piano accompanist

Teaching provided by experienced educators, orchestral musicians, and artists from diverse musical backgrounds.

A day at RCR

MORNING

  • Optional warm-up session with Ben, certified coach

  • Individual lessons

(1 hour for Program A, 45 minutes for Program B)

AFTERNOON

  • Group classes:

  • Orchestral Excerpts (Program A)

  • Double Bass Ensembles

  • Themed Workshops

END OF DAY

  • Masterclasses

  • Conferences

  • Concerts

  • Informal discussions with the faculty

Participants are welcome to attend any class in either program as observers.

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Throughout the camp, luthier Michel Gonzalez and bow maker Jérôme Chiulon will be on site to offer advice and carry out instrument maintenance, adjustments, and repairs.

Musical highlights

Life at the camp

The team

Matthieu Ané Piano accompanist of the RCR Double Bass Summer Camp

Matthieu ANE

Piano accompanist

Matthieu is available throughout the week for rehearsal accompaniment.

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Jérôme Chuilon Bow maker of the RCR Double Bass Summer Camp, rehairing a bow

Jérôme CHUILON

Bow maker

Bow maintenance and rehairing.

Michel Gonzalez luthier of the RCR Double Bass Summer Camp

Michel GONZALEZ

Luthier

Adjustments and minor repairs to your double bass

Fabulous collection of bows Sven Gawron

Sven-Henrik GAWRON

Bow collection

Discover and try a remarkable collection of bows.

Sylvain Gobeil Producer of fabulous natural rosin

Sylvain GOBEIL

Natural rosin maker (Gemme Expert)

Sylvain's rosin, handcrafted in the Landes region of France, is used by many of today's leading double bass players.

Ben Personal trainer of the RCR Double Bass Summer Workshop

Ben

Certified personal trainer

For the early birds, Ben offers an optional morning wake-up session... if you're brave enough!

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