Featuring performances by Marissa Olegario, the Kalliope Reed Quintet, Leah Kohn, William Short, Dan Shelly, Michael Davis, and Mark L. Romatz. Click this event to access this evening’s recital program.
8:00pm EST/5:00pm PST
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Hangouts are times to be social, learn, and geek out together as a bassoon community. Co-hosted by Jessica Findley Yang and John Steinmetz, “Happy Hour Hangouts” are less-structured chats that will allow for free-flowing conversation, breakout rooms, etc. This event is generously sponsored by Bocal Majority.
6:30pm EST/3:30pm PST (60 minutes)
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Join us for a masterclass with Daniel Matsukawa, Principal Bassoon of The Philadelphia Orchestra, generously sponsored by Bocal Majority!
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! Visit our dedicated vendor rooms to interact in real time with your favorite companies and learn more about the products and services they offer! This session will feature virtual booths by GoBassoon, Forrests, and Miller Marketing!
1:00pm EST/10:00am PST (60 minutes)
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In this panel socially-engaged bassoonists Gina Moore, Midori Samson, Maya Stone, Lia Uribe, and Jacqueline Wilson will discuss strategies to incorporate more equitable and inclusive practices into pedagogy, performance, and community engagement. Discussion topics will include socio-economic barriers, commissioning projects, administrative representation, and normalization vs tokenizations.
12:00pm EST/9:00am PST (60 minutes)
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Those who are professional bassoonists with small hands have unique stories to tell.  Most have figured out strategies to make things work for them.  Whether it is creating alternate fingerings, key modification, choice of instrument or employment of health and wellness techniques, these musicians can be a source of inspiration and information for all bassoonists. Come join our Coffee Talk and share your stories and strategies and ask your questions!
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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In this Vinyasa-based practice we will focus on the core and hips to simultaneously build strength and range of motion. We will flow with our breath in a pace that is suitable for all levels. Props like yoga blocks are welcome, but not required.
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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