Join us for a reception immediately following this evening’s recital featuring music by the University of Florida Bassoon Studio, led by Dr. Shannon Lowe.

Watch the live stream here: https://youtu.be/2kR9vMUnOxo

Javier Rodriguez, Jessica Findley Yang, Gina Cuffari, Stephanie Willow Patterson, Jacqueline Wilson, Christopher Wilson, Ann Shoemaker, Ivy Ringel, and Benjamin Coelho perform works by del Aguila, Still, Harberg, Maslanka, Loggins-Hull, Carroll, and more!

Join us for an hour of fun and games, hosted by the Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet!

Join us for a performance class with Francisco Joubert, Second Bassoonist of the Louisville Orchestra.

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

This interactive creativity session is designed to benefit performers and teachers of all ages and career paths. Come open your ears, minds, and free your inner creative genius. We will explore new and old ways of approaching performance on the bassoon, ending with some guided improvisation and group composition with special guest John Steinmetz.

Watch the live stream here: https://youtu.be/Bd-Z-fBWHhI

Leigh Muñoz, Lia Uribe, Aaron Pergram, Sarah Elizabeth Lee, Miriam Brack Webber, Amy Pollard, and Glenn Einschlag perform works by Montano, Pons, Mouyis, Brandon, willingham, and more!

It’s the biggest bassoon band in the land! Bring your instrument and join in on the fun of the biggest bassoon ensemble you’ve ever seen led by the Bassoon Band conductor, Jefferson Campbell! All ages and ability levels are welcome!

Bassoon reed-making is taught around the world to bassoonists of many ages, yet the contrabassoon reed is still a mystery to many. Approximately 25-30% of full time bassoon orchestra positions have some aspect of contrabassoon performance, with many additional performance opportunities outside the orchestra as well. This makes contrabassoon reed-making knowledge an essential skill for pre-professional and professional bassoonists. This presentation is for bassoonists with a basic knowledge of bassoon reed-making. The interactive lecture will demonstrate how to apply reed-making knowledge for the bassoon to make an excellent contrabassoon. Topics covered will include: differences and similarities between bassoon and contrabassoon reed, recommended contrabassoon tools to add to standard bassoon reed making tools, reed evaluation techniques, and the effect of reed shape on the contrabassoon reed.

Join us for an introduction to the contrabassooon followed by an audition workshop on orchestral excerpts for the contrabassoon by Steven Braunstein, the recently-retired bassoonist and contrabassoonist with the San Francisco Symphony! In this workshop format, participants may be asked to play their excerpts at any time, interspersed with feedback from Mr. Braunstein and excerpt-related questions from audience members. If you are interested in participating in this class but are unable to bring a contrabassoon, let us know—we may have one or more instruments available for participant use. All levels (including beginners!) are welcome to attend and learn!

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

“What if we don't show up", an opportunity to unpack the power we carry as 50% of the profession, and discuss ways to uplift and empower each other. This presentation will start a series of conversations about empathy and connection between stakeholders of diverse identities, dominant and non-dominant.