Welcome to the Southern Miss Bass Studio!

At the University of Southern Mississippi students experience the highest standards of performance.

Prospective students will find here information about the Bass Studio, Dr. Marcos Machado, and how to apply to the program.

Current students will find information about the courses, sillabi, schedule, announcements, interesting bass links, etc.

Bass regards!

Dr. Marcos Machado
Assistant Professor of Double Bass

2008:
Jose Roberto Vianna,
School of Music, String Division
Significant Improvement in Music Performance Award
Spring 2008

2007:
Patricia Silva
performed at Carnegie Hall
in New York City on Sept 25, 2007

Jose Roberto Vianna,
7th Annual North Texas Jazz Festival
Outstanding Soloist, Best combo
and Gulf Coast Symphony Position
USM Press Release w/ photo

Roberto Pineda,
new job position with the
Hattiesburg Middle and High School!

Patricia Silva
School of Music, String Division
Honorable Achievement in Music Performance Award
Fall 2007

Cody Ruth
School of Music, String Division
Significant Improvement in Music Performance Award
Fall 2007

2006:
Patricia Silva
School of Music, String Division
Highest Achievement in Music Performance Award
Fall 2006

Scholarships:
Patricia Silva, Gertrude C. Ford Orchestral Scholar at USM,
and semi-finalist at the 2006 Sphinx Competition!

Jose Cuellar,
John P. and Ellen Moseley Scholar at USM

Bass Symposium:

The second double bass symposium is happening during the Fall 2008.
More information coming soon!

First double bass symposium with renowned double bassist and
composer Frank Proto. Click here for more information!