Schedule of Events

Join the ladies of Double Reed Dish and special guest co-host Miles Maner for a bassoon-themed virtual game night filled with trivia, name that tune, and more! Participate or observe according to your comfort level.
6:30pm EST/3:30pm PST (60 minutes)
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Host Jessica Findley Yang will moderate a panel discussion with a group of young principal bassoonists of distinguished US major orchestras about their careers: Andrew Brady (Atlanta), Keith Buncke (Chicago), Catherine Chen (Milwaukee), and Julia Harguindey (Nashville). Discussion topics will include auditioning, gaining professional experience, performance anxiety, and more!
5:00pm EST/2:00pm PST (60 minutes)
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Join the Meg Quigley team for a kick off to the 2021 virtual symposium! Get to know the organization and meet the people who have made this unique gathering possible. This is an opportunity to get excited about the week's events, and learn how to get your questions answered, should any issues arise. Once we have covered the logistics, it's time to connect with old friends and make new ones! Participants can either stay in the main room for continued Q&A, or chat with others in breakout rooms.
4:00pm EST/1:00pm PST (60 minutes)
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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 Fox Products.
6:30pm EST/3:30pm PST (60 minutes)
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Join us for a masterclass with Judith LeClair, Principal Bassoon of the New York Philharmonic, generously sponsored by Midwest Musical Imports.
4:30pm EST/1:30pm PST (90 minutes)
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• The Reimagining of a Forgotten Romantic Voice: A Transcription of Emilie Mayer’s Violin Sonata in A Minor for Bassoon

• ¨Reavivando nuestra identidad¨ Reviving our identity.

• East Asian Women in Classical Music: Moving Beyond Traditional Gender Roles and the Label of the "Female Musician"

In these “Meg Talks” Rachel Fredericksen highlights us to the forgotten Romantic voice of Emilie Mayer by way of her transcription of the composer’s Violin Sonata in a minor for bassoon; Yoon Joo Hwang examines issues of gender, tradition, and power as they relate to East Asian Women Classical musicians; and Rocio Yllescas Jacobo introduces us to new contemporary music for bassoon written by Mexican composers while showing emblematic places of Mexico.
2:00pm EST/11:00pm PST (90 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 Bocal Majority, Forrests, and Trevco Varner Music!
1:00pm EST/10:00am PST (60 minutes)
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This class will present strategies for improving focus and mental presence during performances as well as tools to help manage and lessen performance anxiety. Participants will examine the causes and effects of performance anxiety and learn how this affects focus and efficacy. Topics covered will include breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation exercises.
12:00pm EST/9:00am PST (60 minutes)
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This interactive workshop will give participants practical and useful tools in the form of simple meditations, breathwork, gentle movement, and the principles of LEAN (lifestyle, exercise, attitude, nutrition) to apply directly to their personal and professional lives. Participants should plan to have a chair on hand for a short chair yoga practice as part of the session.
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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In this Vinyasa-based practice we will focus on the upper body and twisting poses to simultaneously build strength and range of motion. We will flow with our breath at 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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In this virtual reed room, host Barrick Stees will demonstrate and answer questions about his reed making method. Work at your own pace in your own style; reed making parties are a time to be social and enjoy community with each other. This event is generously sponsored by GoBassoon.
6:30pm EST/3:30pm PST (60 minutes)
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• Rubisphere #4 Milonga Misterio: Homage to Piazzolla

• Improvisation as a Tool for Mastering Extended Techniques and Discovering New Sound Worlds

• Mexican Contemporary Music for Solo Bassoon and Electronics

In these “Meg Talks” Alex Davis examines the stylistic influence of Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla on Valerie Coleman’s “Rubispheres #2” for Bassoon and Saxophone; Dana Jessen demonstrates using improvisation as a tool for better understanding extended techniques on the bassoon to facilitate the discovery of new sound worlds; and Ashley Haney will highlight two compositions for solo bassoon and electronics by Mexican Composers: Mario Lavista’s Plegarias (Prayers) (2009), and Rodrigo Sigal’s Twilight (2001).
4:30pm EST/1:30pm PST (90 minutes)
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Since the first bassoon concours was held at the Paris Conservatoire in 1797, only four women have been commissioned to compose works for this event. However, those four women composed some of the most challenging and ground breaking works for our instrument and were the first to adopt serial languages, extended techniques and chance notation. This recital presents five morceaux de concours by Odette Gartenlaub, Ida Gotkovsky, Ginette Keller and Marie-Véra Maixandeau and will highlight how each of the pieces expanded the expressive and technical demands of this competition. Download the Session Handout
2:30pm EST/11:30am 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 factory tour by Fox Products!
1:30pm EST/10:30am PST (60 minutes)
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Join us for a masterclass with Gustavo Núñez, Principal Bassoon of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, generously sponsored by Happy Haley Co.
12pm EST/9:00am PST (90 minutes)
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In this Alexander Technique class, participants will be instructed to approach movement differently with verbal and manual guidance. You will learn to recognize and change habit patterns that interfere with ease, flexibility, and balance.
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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In this class we’ll focus on opening the hips. We’ll do poses that create more flexibility and mobility in the hips and legs. These poses will also support increasing range of motion as well alleviating back discomfort that can come from tightness in this area from time seated for practicing and performing. Meditation and breath work will help support finding your way into these poses, and restorative poses will ease tight hips and create relaxation for your day. Great for all levels – please bring a yoga strap (a scarf or belt works too), and a blanket or pillow for supporting poses.
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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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)
Click here to watch Sarah and Amelia’s competition videos

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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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)
Click here to watch Lauren and Rachael’s competition videos

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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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 RDG Woodwinds.
6:45pm EST/3:45pm PST (60 minutes)
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Join us for a masterclass with Sophie Dervaux, Principal Bassoon of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic, generously sponsored by Forrests.
5:00pm EST/2:00pm 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)
Click here to watch Julianne and Thalia’s competition videos

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 Capitol Cane, Forrests, Happy Haley Co., and RDG Woodwinds!
1:00pm EST/10:00am PST (60 minutes)
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• Towards the Introduction of Electric Bassoon in a School Curriculum

• Women Composers in Brazilian Music for Bassoon: an Overview and Proposal for Visibility and Sustainability

• Presentation and discussion of database: Woodwind Quintets written by South and Central American composers.

In these “Meg Talks” Fernando Zúñiga-Chanto presents a new approach to bassoon teaching in a pre-college and college level curriculum that includes an introduction to electric bassoon and its possibilities; Catherine Carignan proposes that by engaging women composers, bassoonists, teachers and students in safe spaces, new learning, composing and performing processes will be developed; and Sasha Gee Enegren reveals a database of quintet music by South and Central American composers.
11:30am EST/8:30am PST (90 minutes)
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This session features an interactive discussion of developing a personal methodology for starting and teaching beginning bassoon students. Discussion topics include teaching fundamental concepts, resources, and repertoire.
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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In this slow-paced class, we will let go of stress and tension by holding postures for several minutes. Have some props, such as pillows, blankets, yoga blocks, or a stack of books handy.
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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In this virtual reed room, host Nadina Mackie Jackson will demonstrate and answer questions about the freehand process of shaping and profiling. Work at your own pace in your own style; reed making parties are a time to be social and enjoy community with each other. For more information about Nadina and the freehand method, please visit her YouTube Channel or her book. This event is generously sponsored by Capitol Cane.
6:30pm EST/3:30pm PST (60 minutes)
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Join us for a masterclass with Kristin Wolfe Jensen, Professor of Bassoon at the University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music, generously sponsored by Fox Products.
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)
Click here to watch Tatia and Quincey’s competition videos

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 Forrests!
1:00pm EST/10:00am PST (60 minutes)
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This masterclass will focus on repertoire from the high baroque and classical periods through the lens of two of the most important bassoon resources of this time: Johann Joachim Quantz’s “On Playing the Flute”, and Étienne Ozi’s “Method for Bassoon”. Participants will examine ways to further embellish pre-composed melodies by way of a guided improvisation where participants devise embellishments informed by the treatises.
11:30am EST/8:30am PST (90 minutes)
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This session features a presentation by Margaret Phillips about how her work off the stage has gone beyond performing as entertainment, to places where playing has taken on new meaning. She will outline how we as musicians must understand the power of our language and its essential applications from homeless shelters to recovery programs, from food lines to hospice. Philips will also share her experiences as a Certified Music Practitioner in training and talk about the applications of playing for specific patient conditions.
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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“Nidra” means “sleep.” In this guided meditation we incrementally relax different parts of our bodies while our minds stay awake. In this deep state of relaxed awareness, we can let go of stress and set powerful intentions. Bring a pillow, blanket, and anything else that will help you lay down comfortably for 45 minutes.
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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The Virtual Symposium concludes with the announcement of our 2021 Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition winners (the $2500 Vivaldi Prize, the $2500 New Music Prize, the $2500 Media Prize, and the $2500 Engagement Prize) and our Vendor Visit Giveaway winners.
5:00pm EST/2:00pm PST
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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)
Click here to watch Sandra and Laressa’s competition videos

Welcome to our college fair, hosted by Evelyn Coffey! Virtually visit professors and admissions teams from conservatories, colleges, and universities from across the United States. Make connections and find out what each school has to offer! Every school you visit will enter you in a grand prize drawing for a Marcus Bonna bocal case and other great prizes from our sponsors. Open to registered high school and undergraduate bassoonists.
1:00pm EST/10:00am PST (60 minutes)
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Join us for a masterclass with Barrick Stees, Assistant Principal Bassoonist of the Cleveland Orchestra and Instructor of Bassoon at the Cleveland Institute of Music, generously sponsored by Miller Marketing.
11:30am EST/8:30am PST (90 minutes)
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When we discuss performance anxiety, we are really discussing the body’s response to adrenaline. Physiology, past experiences, and identity are all factors that contribute to each person’s unique physical response to adrenaline being released into the bloodstream. This presentation will cover research on adrenaline and the complex physical and mental manifestations associated with it, along with possible coping mechanisms and gender identity’s possible correlation to how performance anxiety is experienced.
10:30am EST/7:30am PST (60 minutes)
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