bassoonist, soundpainter
Hi. I teach bassoon, practice, and soundpainting at Oberlin conservatory.
In my teaching I focus deeply on practice techniques in order to enable every student to fulfil and maximize their unique path in life. Whether that is orchestral, new music, or something outside of music all together, I help people become the best they can be.
My bassoon students have been accepted into top graduate schools like Colburn and Rice, and have won and placed in leading competitions like the National Excerpt Competition, IDRS young artist compeititon, and Meg Quigley Vivaldi competition. They have also been accepted to top summer festivals such as Music Academy of the West, Tanglewood, and NRO.
I enjoy disc golf, eating clean, and learning about web3 and entrepreneurship.
In the past I taught at DePaul University and played with orchestras including the Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Milwaukee Symphony, Grant Park Orchestra, New Orleans Philharmonic, Houston Grand Opera, and Chicago Civic Orchestra. I studies Soundpainting with Wlater Thompson, and have studied bassoon with George Sakakeeny at Oberlin, Bill Buchman at DePaul, Richard Beene at Colburn, and Ben Kamins.
Live recordings
Latest Videos on my Youtube channel
Villa-Lobos Ciranda, Mozart duet k.292, Brahms Cello Sonata in E minor
Raphael Jimenez, Oberlin Chamber Orchestra. 9/18
Music Academy of the West Orchestra 2010
Mozart Concerto 2012
DePaul Symphony Orchestra, Michael Lewanski conducting. 2012
Program includes Elgar Romance, Fasch Sonata in C, Perle BassoonMusic, Berwald Concert Piece 2012
Downloads - music, guides, etc.
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Reed Making 101
Everything you need to make the best bassoon reeds
Recommended Products
External Links
Rob Knopper - Audition Hacker
http://www.robknopper.com/auditionhacker/
The best resource for audition and practice strategies.
Bassoon rentals and double reed supplies
Midwest Musical Imports - The best, specialists.
http://www.mmimports.com/
Jason Heath's Blog
http://doublebassblog.org/
Real talk on classical music. Jason is an incredible thinker and entrepreneur.
Barton cane
http://www.bartoncane.com/
Well made GSP cane to make your own blanks. I use a Herzberg shape a like Rigotti at the moment.
Go bassoon reeds
http://www.gobassoon.com/
Finished bassoon reeds.
Bassoon rentals
Midwest Musical Imports
Flatts and Sharpe - Best company in the Chicagoland area. Willing to get Fox bassoons to rent for a very reasonable price.
http://www.flattsandsharpe.com/
Barrick Stees' Website
http://www.steesbassoon.com/
Excellent reed making guide and other bassoon resources.
Past Events and Concerts
Thursday September 27, 8pm
Oberlin Conservatory Bassoon Christmas Concert
Early December 2018,
Oberlin Conservatory
Round Top Festival
----Rescheduled for Fall 2020----
Ben Roidl-Ward Masterclass and Recital Materials Click Here
Approaches to Contemporary Techniques
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