Featuring performances by David A. Wells, Jessica Findley Yang, Staci Spring, Kristin Wolfe Jensen, Jefferson Campbell, Judith Farmer, Javier Rodriguez, and William Short. Click this event to access this evening’s recital program.
8:00pm EST/5:00pm PST
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In this virtual reed room, host Ben Kamins will demonstrate and answer questions about reed making, bassoon playing and life. Reed making parties are a time to be social and enjoy community with each other. This event is generously sponsored by Fox Products.
6:30pm EST/3:30pm PST (60 minutes)
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Join us for a masterclass with bassoon soloist, chamber musician and teacher, Frank Morelli, generously sponsored by Trevco Varner Music.
4:30pm EST/1:30pm PST (90 minutes)
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Just as Meg Quigley was the first music competition worldwide to incorporate speaking from the stage, we are now cutting-edge in incorporating a multimedia format into the final round of our Vivaldi competition. Our ten finalists will display their artistry in videos that incorporate other art forms such as poetry, photography, drama, dance, and visual art.
2:00pm EST/11:00am PST (60 minutes)
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Just because this symposium is virtual doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the fun of browsing the exhibit hall! Watch presentations by our vendors to learn more about their company, products, and services! This session will feature a presentation by Midwest Musical Imports!
1:00pm EST/10:00am PST (60 minutes)
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Flutist and breathing pedagogue Keith Underwood has helped many musicians improve their playing through exercises that increase physical awareness. Bassoonist Glenn Einshlag has adapted this approach to breathing and breath analysis to the bassoon and created a curriculum of exercises that utilizes finger breaths, breath builders, and breathing bags that can help troubleshoot inefficiencies in breathing, air pressurization, tone production, and overall physical inhibitions while playing the bassoon.
12:00pm EST/9:00am PST (60 minutes)
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Join Staci Spring for a discussion on the relationship of musicians to their audiences and communities. This talk explores current practices, opportunities, and resources in the bassoon field related to artistic citizenship, community engagement, and the field of teaching artistry, with the intent to broaden the perspective of the skills and roles of professional musicians. How are bassoonists doing as a field in addressing the imperatives of community engagement and artistic citizenship? How might we continue to grow in this effort? What resources are available for students and professionals related to arts advocacy, artistic citizenship, and arts education to help them navigate both the traditional and broadening options for career paths in music? How might we explore more collaborative ways to engage with our communities – ways that value their perspectives? Bring your ideas, experiences, and your morning beverage of choice!
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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Renew and restore in this gentle yoga class. You’ll breathe, stretch, meditate, and ground yourself to start your day off just right. We’ll use props such as blankets, strap (or belt or scarf) to support opening the body safely and gently. A great class for everyone and a great way to get us grounded and focused for the day ahead.
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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