The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet is a genre-blending, all-female ensemble known for their innovative performances with bassoons, kazoos, melodicas, and more. Formed at the Eastman School of Music, they gained global recognition after their 2011 viral YouTube hit “Lady Gaga Saga.” They’ve since performed with prestigious groups like the Yale Concert Band, West Point Band, and Eastman Wind Ensemble, and have been featured artists at the IDRS, Beijing International Bassoon Festival, and various U.S. music conferences. The quartet has toured internationally across China, Japan, Thailand, Spain, and beyond. With over 3 million YouTube views, coverage from NPR and MTV, two albums, and even a bassoon-themed card game, The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet continues to demonstrate that music and laughter are universal languages.