The key to good technique.
Blog, videos, and other content on optimizing your practice.
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
Bio
I teach bassoon at Oberlin Conservatory and at the Round Top Music festival. Previously I taught at DePaul University and freelanced in Chicago, subbing with the Chicago Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Lyric Opera, and Grant Park Orchestra. My teachers include George Sakakeeny, Bill Buchman, and Richard Beene. In my spare time I'm interested in disc golf, fitness, and finance.
Recommended Products
Downloads - music, guides, etc.
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
Oberlin Conservatory Bassoon Christmas Concert
Early December 2018,
Oberlin Conservatory
----Rescheduled for Fall 2020----
Ben Roidl-Ward Masterclass and Recital Materials Click Here
Approaches to Contemporary Techniques
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