Bassoon

Requirements for Bassoon:

• Instrument:  Bassoon Players will use a school-owned instrument based on availability.  The rental fee is $50.00 per school year.

• Essential Elements Interactive Book 1 for Bassoon (For Beginners Only)

• Medium Soft Reeds (Beginners) or Medium Hard Reeds (Non-Beginners)

• Cleaning Swab

• Cork Grease

• Case for Reeds

• Wire Music Stand for practicing at home

Music Companies Used by BMS:

You can use any of these companies to obtain your child's instrument, book, and accessories.  Reps from these companies come to BMS every week.

• Music and Arts Center

Contact:  Michael Pagel michael.pagel@musicarts.com

• Portman's Music

Contact:  Andy Bell abell@portmansmusic.com

• Big Note Music

Contact:  Jim Schmelzer jimschmelzer@bignotemusic.com

Good Bassoon Brands:

• Fox

• Yamaha

• Renard

• Selmer

• Linton

• Schrieber

• Jupiter

Helpful Videos for Getting Started on Bassoon:

• First Lessons:  Assembly, Hand Position, Embouchure, Making a Sound

• Beginning Bassoon Series:  Assembly

• Beginning Bassoon Series:  Embouchure

• Beginning Bassoon Series:  Hand Position

• Beginning Bassoon Series:  First Notes

• How to Take Care of Your Bassoon

Recordings of Famous Bassoon Players:

• The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet

• Andrew Brady

• Judith LeClair

• Kris King

• Alexandre Silverio