Sponsorships

Our 2013 convention attracted over 1,100 attendees from 34 countries. For ISB advertisers and double bass boosters, there are many opportunities to sponsor convention activities. Sponsors’ names will be announced from the convention stage, and prominently featured in the program and post-convention issue of our magazine and the convention program book. The ISB is a 501(C) (3) organization, so your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Lead Sponsorships

2015 Host University Lead Sponsorship       Colorado State University
Main Stage Sponsor   $5,000 

University Theatre Sponsor   $2,000

Griffin Stage Sponsor  $2,000

Collaborative Artist Lead Sponsorships:
Jazz Trio Sponsor $2,000

Piano Artist Sponsor $2,000

Recital Sponsorships:
Winner’s recital, solo division    $750 June 2nd, presenting 2013 solo competition winner Tian Yang Liu
Winner’s recital, jazz division    $750
June 2nd, presenting 2011 jazz competition winner Marty Jaffe

Official Amplifier of the 2013 Convention                              

??? is the official bass stand of the 2013 ISB Makers Convention

“ISB After Hours” (Our late night lounge with cash bar and live music.)

Help sponsor your favorite jazz or classical bassist, or support guest artists from a country that is special to you! Contact the ISB for more information about 2013 recital and reception sponsorship opportunities.

Put your company logo:

  • on the convention APP
  • on the convention shopping bag
  • on the convention t-shirt
  • on the convention badge holder
  • on the convention water bottle

Competition Sponsorships

Classical Bass Competition

  • The Gary Karr Prize of $2,500 has been underwritten by
  • Has donated a bow as an additional prize
  • $1,000 second prize has been underwritten by
  • $500 prize for best performance of the required piece has been underwritten by
  • The prize for best performance of the required piece by Nicholas Walker Reid of $250 has been underwritten by
  • New! The Thomas Martin Prize for the best performance of a work by Bottesini has been underwritten by

Orchestral Bass Competition

  • 2015 first prize, an expenses-paid week with the
  • Second prize of $1,000 has been underwritten by of the New York Philharmonic
  • $750 third prize    

 Jazz Bass Competition

  • The Scott LaFaro prize of $2,500 has been underwritten by the
  • Has donated a Contra Combo amplifier as an additional prize
  • $1,000 second prize has been underwritten by
  • $750 third prize has been underwritten by

 Age 15-18 Competition

  • The first prize of $1,000
  • Has donated a carbon bow as an additional prize
  • $500 second prize
  • The third prize of $250

Age 14 and Under Competition

  • $500 first prize
  • Has donated a deluxe bass bag as an additional prize
  • Third prize of $250
  • Third prize of $100

First place winners in the Age 15-18 and Age 14 and Under Competition will be invited to appear as part of an internet radio broadcast through the Bradetich Foundation Classical Showcase on www.bassonthebroadband.

All prize winners will receive a Marvin Cable Tailpiece.

2012 ISB/David Walter Composition Competition

A total of $3,000 in grand prizes for three divisions was generously underwritten in part by

ISB Makers’ Competition: Support the Creation of New Instruments for our New Century

  • Gold level sponsor, $1,000
  • Silver level sponsor, $500
  • Bronze level sponsor, $250

Pay it forward…other important ways to help

Student Scholarships

Your donation of $175 and up will help cover for tuition and housing. Help a deserving college or school-age bassist from the U.S. or abroad.

Friend of Eastman 2013

  • $250
  • $100
  • $50
  • Other $__________

Join your friends:

SILENT AUCTION!

Donate merchandise, collectibles, autographed items, bass oddities, books, music, CDs, instruments, bows and more! Your donation to the ISB is tax deductible as allowed by law. Questions about making or shipping a donation to the auction? Contact the ISB office, ISBworldoffice.com.

Design a sponsorship opportunity! Your donation can be in-kind, such as donating frequent flier miles or hosting a presenter or attendee in your home.

A BIG ISB “THANK YOU” TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS-TO-DATE!