Basstastic March
March 2018 has been a very busy and productive month for specialist double bass teacher, David Heyes. As a composer he has... Read More
James and the Giant Bass
The day you take possession of your first double bass is one you remember forever. 12 year old James, a Year 7... Read More
Publishing success for young Wells composer
15 year old double bass specialist Jan is now a published composer. His short work Syrinx for unaccompanied double bass was released... Read More
A New Generation
The double bass department at Wells has included chamber music as part of the timetable for over 25 years. The skills required... Read More
Strings Cup for Alex
The past few months have been busy and successful for 16 year old Alex, a specialist double bassist at Wells, who is... Read More
Bass Honours
David Heyes is very pleased to have become a D’Addario Performing Artist, one of only 61 classical double bassists to receive the... Read More
Wells Composers in International Debussy Tribute
2018 marks the centenary of the death of the French composer Claude Debussy (1862-1918) and David Heyes recently launched an international project... Read More
Royal College of Music International Double Bass Festival
David Heyes was a special guest at the Royal College of Music’s International Double Bass Festival in London on Sunday 5th November.... Read More
Somerset Bass Weekend Success
The Somerset Bass Weekend, directed by David Heyes, was held in Templecombe and Wells in October. A series of one-day workshops and... Read More
No Man’s Land
No Man’s Land was recently released by Prima Facie Records and features a Composer Portrait of David Heyes. Alex, a current Wells... Read More