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Louisiana Bass Fest, LSU School of Music, Baton Rouge, LA (2026)

05/01/2026

🎻 BassFest Virtual Masterclass Series

Join us tomorrow for a special masterclass with Derek Weller, an accomplished performer and educator with a dynamic career across orchestral, chamber, and festival settings.

Derek is Instructor of String Bass at Interlochen Arts Academy and serves on faculty at Eastern Michigan University. He holds the Principal Double Bass position with Michigan Opera Theater, performs regularly with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, and freelances with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. He is also a member of the Carmel Bach Festival Orchestra and appears frequently at chamber music festivals, including the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival.

An alumnus of Interlochen Arts Academy, Derek earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Michigan. He performs on a unique collection of five basses, including a 300-year-old Italian instrument, a 200-year-old French bass, a Kay bass, and two modern instruments by Aaron Reiley.

📅 Tomorrow
🕢 7:30 AM (US Central Time)
💻 Virtual Event

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a versatile artist actively performing at a high professional level.

04/17/2026

🏆🎻 2026 BassFest Competition Winners! 🎉

Congratulations to all of our competition winners and participants for an outstanding year of performances at the Louisiana Bass Festival!

This year’s competitions were filled with remarkable talent, dedication, and artistry across every division. We are proud of everyone who shared their hard work and passion on stage.

👏 Congratulations again to all prize winners, honorable mention recipients, and finalists!

🎁 A special thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous support and incredible prizes:

We also extend our gratitude to our judges, faculty, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this year’s competitions such a success.

🎻 Congratulations once again, and we look forward to seeing you at future BassFest events!

04/16/2026

🎉 Giveaway Winner Announcement! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who participated in our BassFest giveaway and helped us celebrate this year’s festival!

The winner is:

🏆 🏆

Congratulations, Mason Lee! 🎊

You have won a PIRASTRO Double Bass Perpetual Orchestra String Set! 🎻✨

Please check your inbox for details on how to claim your prize.

A special thank you to Pirastro for their generous support.

Stay tuned for more events, giveaways, and opportunities with the Louisiana Bass Festival!

04/16/2026

🏆🎻 2026 BassFest Competition Winners! 🎉

Congratulations to all of our competition winners and participants for an outstanding year of performances at the Louisiana Bass Festival!

This year’s competitions were filled with remarkable talent, dedication, and artistry across every division. We are proud of everyone who shared their hard work and passion on stage.

👏 Congratulations again to all prize winners, honorable mention recipients, and finalists!

🎁 A special thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous support and incredible prizes:

We also extend our gratitude to our judges, faculty, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this year’s competitions such a success.

🎻 Congratulations once again, and we look forward to seeing you at future BassFest events!

04/12/2026

🎹 Pianist Spotlight: Chaoi Chou 🎶

We’re delighted to welcome Chaoi Chou as one of the collaborative pianists for the 2026 Louisiana Bass Festival!

🎼 International performer with appearances in the US, Europe, and Asia
🌍 Performed in halls including Eastman Theater, Opéra Bastille, Copenhagen Opera House, and National Recital Hall in Taipei
📰 Praised by The Strad for her artistry: “There is plenty to admire in her technique and sound.”
🎶 Specialist in classical and contemporary music, with numerous world and Taiwan premieres
🎻 Official pianist for the European Double Bass Congress in Copenhagen (2012) and Prague (2016)

A frequent collaborator with leading bassists from around the world, Chaoi brings exceptional versatility, sensitivity, and musical insight to the stage.

🎓 Chaoi studied at Interlochen Arts Academy and earned her BM, MM, and DMA degrees from the Eastman School of Music. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of General Music at Shih Chien University in Taiwan and is a PhD Theory Candidate at LSU.

🔥 Chaoi Chou will be joining us in person, bringing her artistry and collaborative excellence to BassFest performances and events!

04/12/2026

🎹 Pianist Spotlight: Jeong-Eun Lee 🎶

We’re thrilled to welcome Jeong-Eun Lee as one of the collaborative pianists for the 2026 Louisiana Bass Festival!

🎓 Assistant Professor of Music in Collaborative Piano at Louisiana State University
🌍 Former faculty at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Indiana University, SUNY Geneseo, and Riverside City College
🎼 Active soloist and chamber musician with performances across the United States
🎻 Founding pianist of Trio Zenia and former member of the award-recognized Trio 507
✨ Invited artist at SongStudio at Carnegie Hall in 2024

A passionate advocate for chamber music, duo piano repertoire, and contemporary works, Lee has collaborated with artists and ensembles nationwide, bringing depth, versatility, and artistry to every performance.

🎶 Her festival appearances include Bowdoin, Kneisel Hall, SongFest, the National Flute Association, and the Aspen Music Festival and School, where she serves as collaborative pianist and performance coach.

🔥 Jeong-Eun Lee will be joining us in person, bringing her outstanding collaborative artistry to BassFest performances and events!

04/12/2026

🔥 Giveaway Time! 🔥

Thanks to the generous support of PIRASTRO, we’re excited to give away one Double Bass Perpetual Orchestra String Set! 🎻✨

🏆 How to Enter:
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2️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the comments below
3️⃣ Like this post & share it to your story, then tag us!

✨ Want extra entries?
Multiple entries are allowed—just tag 3 new friends each time!

📅 Giveaway closes on April 15 at 11:59 PM (last chance to enter!)

🎉 The winner will be selected and announced on our stories April 16.

Don’t miss your chance to win—enter now and spread the word!

04/11/2026

🎻 Today at BassFest! 🎶

Join us this afternoon for a special Panel Discussion:

🎤 Exploring Sound Concepts and Orchestral Roles
📍 Room 115
🕞 Today at 3:30 PM

Hear insights from our distinguished faculty as they discuss sound production, ensemble playing, and the many roles of the modern bassist in orchestral settings.

✨ This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and engage with professionals in the field!

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