Join us for a reception immediately following this evening’s recital featuring music by the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music Bassoon Studio, led by Nicolasa Kuster.

Watch the live stream here: https://youtu.be/oI7rVKxOxVw

Bradley Johnson, Lia Uribe, Nicolasa Kuster, Melanie Ferrabone, Jonathan Latta, Nanci Belmont, Darrel Hale, Francisco Joubert, and the Breaking Winds perform works by Maixandeau, Escalzo, Sasaki, Ko, Meza, LaMoure, Coulthard, and more!

Watch the live stream here: https://youtu.be/ykojH1d6jqg

Our ten semi-finalists will display their artistry in this round featuring works by Noelia Escalzo and Antonio Vivaldi.

Join us for a performance class with Gina Cuffari, Co-Principal Bassoon of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Professor of Bassoon at New York University entitled, “Finding Your Voice: Using Vocal Techniques to Improve Your Bassoon Playing.”

Note: As an organization, Meg Quigley has made the decision to move away from the term “Masterclass.”

This panel discussion, moderated by Marissa Olegario, will feature bassoonists who are also composers including Michael Burns, Amber Ferenz Spuller, Stephanie Willow Patterson, Jacqueline Wilson, John Steinmetz, and Fernando Zúñiga-Chanto to explore the concepts of what is "idiomatic" on the bassoon and if that is being expanded/altered/challenged by composers who play the instrument. While acknowledging the rich history of bassoonist composers this panel will also promote and amplify works by living composers, works by traditionally underrepresented groups and more.

Join us for a performance class with Ann Shoemaker, Associate Professor of Bassoon, Baylor University featuring solo repertoire and orchestral excerpts for the bassoon.

Note: As an organization, Meg Quigley has made the decision to move away from the term “Masterclass.”

Our exhibit hall features a variety of vendors who specialize in all areas of bassoon playing- cane, reeds, instruments, bocals, sheet music, reed-making tools, and more!

Note: Exhibits will be closed from 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Steven Braunstein presents an introduction to the contrabassoon for those with little to no experience on the instrument who want to get to know it a little better! No contrabassoon needed for participation.

This session will give pre-college and pre-professional students the opportunity to connect with professionals in the industry and gain advice and information about bassoon, careers in the arts, professional development, and any other topics of interest. Participants will be organized into pairs and have five minutes to converse with each other. Pairs will rotate throughout the session so that they have an opportunity to speak with everyone. This event is designed to help foster stronger networks and connections throughout the bassoon world in a supportive space.