Here's the latest Weekly Update episode!  Check out all past episodes at contrabassconversations.com/news, and send me any stories you'd like shared at feedback@contrabassconversations.com. Stories Covered: Giovanni Bottesini Double Bass Competition - April 18-24, 2017 Chautauqua Institution is accepting applications - deadline is 2/1/17 Brevard is accepting applications - deadline is 2/17/17 30-Day Music Studio Refresh from Nicola Cantan 24th Annual Richard Davis Foundation Bass Conference - April 14-15, 2017 How to Advance at an Orchestra Audition 101 Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to your inbox! Learn how you can support the show at contrabassconversations.com/support Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut. Enter the D’Addario strings giveaway for Contrabass Conversations listeners at contrabassconversations.com/strings! Hosting for Contrabass Conversations is provided by Bass Capos.  Bass Capos are an excellent choice for any bass player using or looking to implement a double bass extension. Easy to install and adjust, cheaper and more reliable than hand-built latches, also lighter and quicker in operation.