JAZZ DOUBLE BASS

Large, resident orchestral ensembles featuring the most talented students, performing in theaters and festivals with internationally renowned artists. In recent years, Special Guests have included Beppe Vessicchio, Paolo Fresu, Fabrizio Bosso, Antonella Ruggiero (Matia Bazar), Diodato, Tullio De Piscopo, Chiara Civello.

• Pop Orchestra directed by Vincenzo Presta: An ensemble of over 20 members, including rhythm section, brass, strings, and vocals, designed to host major Italian and international pop stars.
• Soul Train Revolution: Inspired by the famous American music show, Soul Train R-Evolution is a 20-musician ensemble focused on ‘Black Music’ in its broadest sense, blending traditional Soul, Funk, Jazz, and African music with Neo Soul, Gospel, Hip Hop, Fusion, and electronic elements.
• Latin Louis Combo directed by Natalio Mangalavite: A 16-member ensemble specializing in jazz with South American and Caribbean rhythms.
• Synth Louis: An experimental ensemble paying tribute to electronic music, synthesizers, and electronic musical instruments in all their forms, open to instrumentalists, vocalists, drummers, and electronic musicians.
• Progressive Rock by Daniele Pomo: Covers the history of ’70s British and Italian Progressive Rock as well as Contemporary Progressive Rock, from Genesis and PFM to the latest frontiers of Rock and beyond.
• Twenty Guitars by Diego Cignitti: An ensemble composed exclusively of electric guitars that reinterprets the great history of Italian and international Rock. Twenty guitars that play, explode, harmonize, and interact, creating a whole new wall of sound.

REQUIREMENTS: A three-year bachelor’s degree already obtained or to be obtained by the February session (conditional enrollment).

1. Check the Study Plan and Admission Tests: Ensure your preparation is in line with the skills required for each test by clicking on Download the study plan.
2. Create the pre-selection Videos: Record one or more videos containing 3 pieces performed by you in a group (minimum trio) that represent your artistic activity. The files must be uploaded to YouTube or other similar web platforms and provided as links in the application form.
3. Complete the Admission Application and Submit Video Links: You can apply for the admission exam for first and second level academic courses from February 3 to April 30 (by clicking the “register” button at the top right). Applications submitted after this date will only be considered based on remaining available spots.
4. Wait for the Pre-selection Results: Candidates who pass the pre-selection will be admitted to the admission tests, which will be held in June and September.
5. Take the Admission Tests: The admission tests are conducted over two consecutive days.

Mandatory attendance of at least 80% of classes.

• FULL-TIME ATTENDANCE: Classes are mostly held on a fortnightly basis, meaning every other week, except for instrumental/vocal lessons, which can be scheduled weekly or fortnightly at the student’s choice. Approximately 300 hours of classes per year.
• PART-TIME ATTENDANCE:  Students who, due to work or distance, cannot attend all the classes required by the study plan can customize their course by selecting how many subjects to take each year. Part-time attendance may result in extending the study period beyond 3 years.