The USU Bass Festival will take place on Saturday, April 4th in the Daines Concert Hall at the Utah State University Fine Arts Center. The festival is an annual event that provides bassists a chance to work with performers and educators from around the world and is open to bassists of any age and experience level. Festival activities include masterclasses, technique workshops, guest artist performances, and the opportunity to perform in a bass choir. Bassists desiring to participate in the all-day event can register at music.usu.edu/bassfest. This year’s guest artist is Baltimore Symphony bassist Nina DeCesare. Her recital at 6:00 pm will feature a performance of the complete Bach Cello Suites.