Bassoon Loan Program
About
In 2017 the Meg Quigley Bassoon Lending Program was established at Meg Quigley. Janet Grice, bassoonist and Meg Quigley Shero donated her Fox Model 201 to be used as an instrument to loan to a Latina bassoon student. This established the Grice Memorial Bassoon.
Grice Memorial Bassoon
At MQ, we know that access to a quality instrument can make a decisive difference in a student’s artistic development. However, the high cost of a good bassoon can become a significant barrier, even for highly talented and committed young musicians. In response to this reality, MQ is committed to supporting the next generation of bassoonists through this initiative.
MQ announces this call for applications for the loan of a bassoon, aimed at a Latina student currently pursuing music studies in the United States.
The purpose of this initiative is to support artistic and academic development by providing access to an instrument that meaningfully contributes to musical growth and professional training.
This application will ask for:
A recent performance video recording.
One letter of recommendation from a teacher/professor who is not your major professor for Fall, 2026.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2026
Results Announced by August 1, 2026
Join the program
Have a bassoon you would like to help connect with a bassoon student? Join the Bassoon Lending Program.
Options:
Donate a bassoon
Leave a bassoon to Meg Quigley in your will
Lend a bassoon to Meg Quigley to use in its lending program
Contact Director of Engagement, Maribel Alonso to learn more