Double Bass Weekend & Masterclass
The 2018 Wells Double Bass Weekend was held in Quilter Hall across the weekend of 22nd-23rd September. Directed by David Heyes, with... Read More
Summer Basses in Wells
The second Wells String Summer School was a great success attracting young string players from 14 countries. Directed by violinist Catherine Lord... Read More
Music College Successes
Congratulations to the following strings musicians who have received places at music college: Theo, Lucy, Chloe, Hanako, Daniel, Jessica, Joe, Ian, Raphael,... Read More
Classical Guitar Masterclass with Thomas Dunford
Wells classical guitar students Montague and Joseph recently enjoyed a masterclass the lutenist Thomas Dunford. Described by BBC Music Magazine as “The... Read More
Taunton Young Musician of the Year
Very many congratulations to Year 12 double bassist, Alexander, who was crowned Taunton Young Musician of the Year 2018 at this year’s... Read More
Basses Eleven!
Basses Eleven! attracted a capacity audience to Quilter Hall on Friday 27th April 2018. Nine Wells bassists were joined by GMA Lucy... Read More
Mid Somerset Festival Successes
Wells musicians performed exceptionally well in this year’s Mid Somerset Festival held at venues across Bath. Wells musicians won two of the... Read More
Wells Harpists Hit the High Notes
Congratulations to two Wells senior harpists, who have achieved considerable success at the recent Bristol Festival of Music, Speech and Drama.Jess won... 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