Early Bassoon Recordings and What We Can Learn from Them
A remarkable number of shellac discs and wax cylinders that prominently feature bassoonists were made during the first decades of recording. We can learn a great deal from them about…
Bassoon Ensemble Pedagogy: Optimizing Learning and Community
This presentation will share ideas for maximizing learning in the setting of a bassoon ensemble. Topics will include arranging for an ensemble, building collaborative skills, making space for creativity, music…
Con Instrumentis Gravibus: Concerted Music and Bassoon Ensemble in 17th Century Germany
In the early Baroque era consorts of dulcians/fagotti/curtals were sometimes specified in published music. Forgotten Clefs (Renaissance Wind Band) and guests will perform and discuss works by Heinrich Schütz and…
The Heckelphone: An Rare, Intriguing and Surprisingly Versatile Member of the Double Reed Family
The heckelphone is a double reed instrument invented by Wilhelm Heckel and his sons at the turn of the last century, inspired by Richard Wagner and prominently used by Richard…