Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Double-bass master class with Edgar Meyer


Yes, this is the real deal. Edgar Meyer, one of the biggest names in the classical music world, will teach a master class at 4 pm, January 15th at the Community Music Center. The 48-year-old double-bassist and composer has won a Grammy Award, the Avery Fisher Prize, and the MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” for musicianship. Meyer is in Portland, because he will perform with the Oregon Symphony on January 17, 18, and 19.

Priority seating for music students age 6 to 18 should call the Community Music Center at 503-823-3177 to reserve a seat.

Reservations for the general public start on Monday, Jan 12 at noon.

Admission is free, but a donation of any amount will be gratefully accepted by the Community Music Center, which is located at 3350 SE Francis Street in Portland.

Meyer’s class is sponsored by the Community Music Center and the Oregon Symphony. Count your lucky stars if you get the chance to study with him.

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