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Considering the Bassoon in Middle School & High School?

Mar 16, 20234 min read

Considering the Bassoon in Middle School & High School?

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The Story Behind the Council of Canadian Bassoonists

Feb 5, 20235 min read

The Story Behind the Council of Canadian Bassoonists

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Q&A with Amanda Pierce, Founder of Blue Moon Bassoon

Jan 12, 20238 min read

Q&A with Amanda Pierce, Founder of Blue Moon Bassoon

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Cats, Christmas, and Bass Bassoons, Oh, My!

Dec 19, 20222 min read

Cats, Christmas, and Bass Bassoons, Oh, My!

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What is a Contrabassoon?

Nov 27, 20223 min read

What is a Contrabassoon?

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Q&A with Rice University Professor Benjamin Kamins

Oct 5, 20224 min read

Q&A with Rice University Professor Benjamin Kamins

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Bassoon reed tips from an expert: Robert Williams (Retired Principal Bassoon for DSO)

Sep 4, 20229 min read

Bassoon reed tips from an expert: Robert Williams (Retired Principal Bassoon for DSO)

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Robert Williams' fingering charts for "Improving 'bad' notes when you're playing the Bassoon"

Aug 4, 20221 min read

Robert Williams' fingering charts for "Improving 'bad' notes when you're playing the Bassoon"

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7 Tips for Flying with a Bassoon

Jun 11, 20223 min read

7 Tips for Flying with a Bassoon

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A Day in the Life: Q&A with Julia Lockhart, Principal Bassoon for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

May 14, 20226 min read

A Day in the Life: Q&A with Julia Lockhart, Principal Bassoon for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

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Jazz in Arizona: An Aspiring Engineer Shares his Bassoon Journey. Interview with Garrett Jones.

Apr 23, 20225 min read

Jazz in Arizona: An Aspiring Engineer Shares his Bassoon Journey. Interview with Garrett Jones.

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How Difficult is the Bassoon?

Apr 4, 20223 min read

How Difficult is the Bassoon?

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What is a Bassoon?

Mar 29, 20222 min read

What is a Bassoon?

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Bassoon & Electronic Dance Music: S.A.A.R.A.'s new release + Q&A with a genre defying artist.

Mar 15, 20226 min read

Bassoon & Electronic Dance Music: S.A.A.R.A.'s new release + Q&A with a genre defying artist.

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An Interview with Catherine Chen, Principal Bassoon of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Feb 26, 20225 min read

An Interview with Catherine Chen, Principal Bassoon of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

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Muldoon the Old Bassoon

Dec 4, 20212 min read

Muldoon the Old Bassoon

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A New Contemporary Bassoon Album from Sara Schoenbeck

Nov 17, 20215 min read

A New Contemporary Bassoon Album from Sara Schoenbeck

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Voyage of a Sea God

Nov 13, 20212 min read

Voyage of a Sea God

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Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival (August 17-21, 2021)

Aug 6, 20212 min read

Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival (August 17-21, 2021)

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Upcoming Bassoon Masterclass: Professor Malte Refardt (April 7-11, 2021)

Feb 22, 20212 min read

Upcoming Bassoon Masterclass: Professor Malte Refardt (April 7-11, 2021)

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