During the course, students may refine works of their choice, to be indicated in advance on the application form.

For the purposes of the course, solo tuning is preferred.

For study during the course, several modern concert double basses will be made available to students. These instruments may be used exclusively on the premises of the Accademia Chigiana during opening hours and according to a schedule to be arranged within the Double Bass Class.

Modern concert double basses may also be rented — subject to availability — from the Simone and Damiano Verdiani lutherie workshop in Colle Val d’Elsa
(tel. +39 0577 927099 / info@contrabbassiverdiani.it).

For the admission exam, candidates must present the following repertoire:

• one movement chosen from either the Prelude or Allemande from J.S. Bach, Suite No. 1 BWV 1007, or from Hans Fryba, Suite im alten Stil for solo double bass

• the first movement of a Classical-period concerto or sonata, with cadenza

• the first movement of a concerto, sonata, or concert piece from the Romantic period or later

Note: The admission exam may be taken using either orchestral tuning or solo tuning.

the first movement of a concerto, sonata, or concert piece from the Romantic Period or later.

Note: The video recording for the entrance examination may be made using either orchestral or solo tuning.