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Submit a proposal to be a presenter at the ISB 2027 Convention!
Want to present at the next ISB convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico? We are pleased to invite you to submit a proposal to present at the ISB 2027 Convention. Your proposal may be for either the general convention schedule, and/or the ISB Young Bassists Program (ages 8-18).
We anticipate over 1,000 bassists, exhibitors, collaborative musicians, family members, and guests from around the world to attend the concerts, seminars, workshops, lecture-demonstrations, panel discussions, masterclasses, exhibits, Young Bassists Program, and ensembles for non-professional bassists. Proposal deadline is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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ISB 2027 Convention
ISB is headed to University of New Mexico Department of Music in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the ISB 2027 Convention, taking place June 7-12, 2027. Make plans now to join us for all the performances, lectures, masterclasses, exhibits, and a week-long program for bassists 18 and under.
Convention proposals now being accepted!.
Competitions & Awards
The ISB holds biennial competitions for Performers, Composers, Makers, and Researchers.
Bass World
Members receive Bass World magazine three times a year in the mail, as a digital flipbook, or both!
Read the latest issue of Bass World, Volume 48 Number 3, featuring A Conversation with Chris Johnson.
President's Corner
In my last President's Column, I wrote about an upcoming brainstorming retreat to be held in January 2026, focused on a guiding question for our organization: What's next for the ISB? I am happy to report that the retreat was an extraordinary and deeply productive weekend.
Call for Site Proposals
Have you attended ISB conventions in the past and wondered how the ISB selects its convention sites?
We are seeking invitations from potential host colleges and universities for our convention, usually held in June of odd-numbered years.
Store / Rental Library
The ISB Online Store has relaunched on the Shopify platform, with a sharp new look and improved mobile functionality. Browse through hundreds of products offered by ISB members - music scores, methods, books, recordings and of course, The Gary Karr Store.
Membership
As an ISB member, you are helping to build a worldwide double bass community that connects people, music and ideas every day, in new and often unexpected ways. Member benefits include . . .
Make a Donation
If you love the double bass and benefit from the many ways the ISB brings the worldwide double bass community together, then we need your support!
Directories
Members can be listed in our Teacher, Luthier, or Rent-a-Bass directories. Looking for an instructor? Looking for a studio or shop that does repairs or sells instruments and accessories? Traveling and need to rent a bass? Search for teachers, luthiers, or basses to rent by name or location.
Bass Insurance
ISB members in good standing are eligible for a group rate on instrument insurance from Anderson Musical Instrument Insurance Solutions, LLC.
Resource Library
ISB Members may browse through 40+ years of publications and learn more about the double bass's history and future in the George Vance Online Resource Library.