University of North Texas 
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ABOUT
Lynn Seaton has established himself as one of the leading performers and teachers of jazz bass in the world today. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his Annual Jazz Double Bass Workshop. This intimate workshop is limited to 11 upright bass players. (The UNT Jazz Combo Workshop accepts electric and upright bass players.) These spots are first-come/first-served, and thus your spot is not fully secured until you have completed registration and made your final payment.
You can learn more about Professor Seaton on his website lynnseaton.com.
Topics to be covered include:
- Upright technique
- Developing walking bass lines
- Small group playing with a rhythm section
- Theory
- Jazz Bass History
- Listening to Recordings
- Bass Ensembles
The Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop will offer an intensive week of study and performance opportunities for the jazz upright bassist. Classes include bass line development bass ensembles, and daily sessions on technique. Also, participants will have an opportunity to perform with a rhythm section and be coached. Outstanding faculty concerts will be presented throughout the week. It starts with class early Tuesday morning and concludes after the Saturday evening Bass Bash concert where ALL the participants will perform. The Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop is open to advanced high school (14+), college, professional, and serious amateur bassists.
If you are new to the double bass, please consider attending Professor Bradetich's beginner or intermediate workshop. Here is the link: Annual Bradetich Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp.
TUITION & FEES
- Tuition - $675
- Lodging - Participants lodging on campus will arrive Monday, June 10 and depart Saturday,
June 15.
- MINORS: Double room w/ shared bath - $200 for 5 nights (June 10-June 15; workshop
concludes the night of June 15)
- $50 additional night (Saturday, June 15; departing June 16)
- ADULTS: Single room w/ shared bath - $250 for 5 nights (June 10-June 15; workshop
concludes the night of June 15)
- $60 additional night (Saturday, June 15; departing June 16)
- MINORS: Double room w/ shared bath - $200 for 5 nights (June 10-June 15; workshop
concludes the night of June 15)
- Meals - $150 for 16-meal plan
- The meal plan is mandatory for participants under the age of 18 staying in campus housing.
- No option for additional meals. Those who require an extra night of lodging can pay with cash or card at dining hall or go off campus (under 18 with supervision).
- Parking on campus - $15
- Under-18 supervision fee - $40
- Non-refundable application fee - $30
REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICIES
- Full payment is due at the time of registration.
- Refunds requested by May 11, 2024 will be honored less a processing fee (2.9% of total paid + $0.30) and the $30 non-refundable application fee.
- Refunds requested by May 28, 2024 will be honored less a $200 administrative fee,
a processing fee (2.9% of total paid + $0.30), and the $30 non-refundable application
fee.
- We are unable to process refunds requested after May 28, 2024.
- No refunds will be given should a participant be dismissed from the workshop for violating UNT policy or workshop rules provided on the first day.
- The reason for these policies and deadlines is that the number of staff who must be hired and trained varies according to the expected enrollment, which is determined by the number of participants who commit to the registration process.
- Enrollment will be limited to 11 participants. Once that number of completed registrations with full payment is reached, new applications cannot be started. Applicants who are at the in-progress stage because full payment has not been made constitute the waiting list. Should spots become available, waiting list participants will be contacted in the order of their registration date.
- Applicants must be at least 14 years of age by the first date of the workshop to participate.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
- May 25, 2024 or until all 11 spots are filled.
Additional questions? Please contact music.camps@unt.edu or (940) 369-6541.
TYPICAL SCHEDULE
Out of town participants arrive Monday and check into housing.
Tuesday will start at 9:30 AM in room 262.
The days are typically as follows:
- 9:30 - 11:00 Technique
- 11:15 - 12:00 Listening Session
- 12:00 - 1:30 Lunch
- 1:30 - 3:30 Rhythm Section Participants take turns playing with a rhythm section and receive coaching.
- 3:40- 4:00 Technique Review
- 4:00 - 5:00 Bass Ensembles
- 5:00 - 7:30 Practice time and Dinner
- 7:30 Faculty Concert
SATURDAY NIGHT WILL FINISH WITH A BASS BASH CONCERT AT 7:30 PM WHERE ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL PERFORM IN BASS ENSEMBLES. FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE INVITED! Most people from out of town check into the dorm on Monday night and check out Saturday morning. You can store your luggage in the workshop room until after the final concert. If you want to stay Monday AND the following Saturday night, check the extra day on the registration form. Photos from previous workshops: Click on the image to see a larger version.
