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)
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.
Contact: Michael Pagel michael.pagel@musicarts.com
Contact: Andy Bell abell@portmansmusic.com
Contact: Jim Schmelzer jimschmelzer@bignotemusic.com
Good Bassoon Brands:
Fox
Yamaha
Renard
Selmer
Linton
Schrieber
Jupiter
Recordings of Famous Bassoon Players: