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WHAT IS BOSS CLASS?

Learning and exploring a new instrument, especially one that looks crazy difficult, should be fun!

So grab some of your favorite popcorn (we like ours with plenty of butter) and check out these comedic episodes of Boss Class and see (sort of) why the Bassoon is the most amazing instrument in the world.

Boss Class Series

Boss Class Series

"Switch to Bassoon" I Boss Class (Ep.1)

"Bassoons get you to Disneyland" I Boss Class (Ep.2)

"Past instruments" I Boss Class (Ep.3)

"Bassoon vs Oboe: What's the Difference?" I Boss Class (Ep.4)

"Bassoon reeds for beginners" I Boss Class (Ep.5)

"Do you need a bassoon stand?" I Boss Class (Ep.6)

"How to put together a Bassoon" I Boss Class (Ep.7)

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FUN VIDEOS

Hi, I'm Donovan! I'm a bassoonist and I must say, it is so much fun!

I feel that the bassoon has the most unique, warm and memorable sound. Some say it sounds like a "wind" cello, but I think it is so much cooler than that. If you haven't tried or at least heard one before, you may not know what you are missing :)

Check out the videos below showcasing different styles of music that you can play on the bassoon!

Scroll for different video examples!

"Secrets" by One Republic I Bassoon (cover)

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"Secrets" by One Republic I Bassoon (cover)

I don't have a looping pedal but was able to put this cover together with my bassoon Carl and the help of a stool. I was actually inspired by watching Bryson Andres play the electric violin. Check out his videos if you haven't already...he is really talented. Hope you guys like it! It's not very good but it is my first time doing something like this. Check it out: https://youtu.be/vVClIdfOl0o #secrets #onerepublic #bassoon #brysonandres

"Can't Help Falling in Love" I Ukulele & Bassoon medley

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"Can't Help Falling in Love" I Ukulele & Bassoon medley

How's it going guys? It's been a while since I last posted a music video, and this one involves a new instrument I just picked up last week. It reminds me a bit of summer :) How are you going to spend your summer vacation? Check it out: https://youtu.be/7ChLgvpVSdg #canthelpfallinginlove #bassoon #ukulele #summervacation

The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Bassoon, Ukulele, Recorder, & Ocarina)

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Bassoon, Ukulele, Recorder, & Ocarina)

Here's a song that some of you may recognize! I'm using different unique instruments representing the original voices sung by The Tokens - where you'll hear a tiny bit of Ukulele, Recorder, a little mysterious instrument called the Ocarina, and of course the Bassoon...one of the coolest and most unique instruments in the world... Check it out: https://youtu.be/zOdaz4eHGm0 #lionsleepstonight #bassoon #ukulele #recorder #ocarina

"Count on Me" by Bruno Mars I Bassoon & Ukulele

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"Count on Me" by Bruno Mars I Bassoon & Ukulele

This is a cover of Bruno Mars "Count on Me" played on my bassoon and ukulele. Check it out: https://youtu.be/7LHvddv6tUI #brunomars #countonme #bassoon

Quarantine Etude Challenge

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Quarantine Etude Challenge

This is a repost from my IG channel! Thanks to instagram.com/rianplaysbassoon for tagging me for the Bassoon Etude Challenge :) Check it out: https://youtu.be/8f8rsE68xqE #quarantineetudechallenge #bassoon #etude

"My Heart Will Go On" I Bassoon & Piano duet

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"My Heart Will Go On" I Bassoon & Piano duet

Have you ever watched the movie Titanic? It's a really good movie. This is the theme song for the movie, Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" written by James Horner. I'm on the bassoon while my dad is playing the piano. Check it out: https://youtu.be/FD_Dhk4oS84 #titanic #myheartwillgoon #bassoon

Stretching out my bassoon: Bizet Carmen Suite No.1, Tchaikovsky Fatum, Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

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Stretching out my bassoon: Bizet Carmen Suite No.1, Tchaikovsky Fatum, Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

What's crackalakin guys?! So it's been a while since I last posted a bassoon video. Due to some recent requests, I've decided to put this video together this weekend. Our orchestra has a concert coming up in December and is in the midst of preparing a few pieces. In this video I go through some of the more famous bassoon excerpts from some of them. My favorite of these is Georges Bizet's Carmen Suite No.1! It's pretty much in my head all the time these days...oh my gosh :) Check it out: https://youtu.be/Q8VrwPimqx4 #bassoon #bizet #carmensuite #fatum #fantastique #mozart #tchaikovsky #berlioz

Cubing AND playing "The Scientist" on Bassoon by Coldplay

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Cubing AND playing "The Scientist" on Bassoon by Coldplay

In this video, I helplessly attempt to solve 3 puzzles while playing "The Scientist" by Coldplay on my bassoon. Check it out: https://youtu.be/ahfwcCRpf_k #pyraminx #2x2 #3x3 #bassoon #thescientist #coldplay

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MORE BASSOON VIDEOS

Check out these bassoonists from around the world, playing different kinds of music and expressing the bassoon in their own ways!

These musicians are all supporters who've taken the time to share their videos with the hope of getting more musicians interested in the bassoon.

Many are amongst the most famous professional musicians performing on the bassoon today. Others are really talented post-graduate, college and high school musicians who may not be professional (yet)...but just can't get enough of their bassoons!

Click on the link below for more!

Lots of Bassoon Videos

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