Bassoon
The Bassoon is a school owned instrument, meaning KISD will provide a bassoon for your student while in band in the district. Each year the bassoon families will pay $100 to use the bassoon. The bassoon being a double reed instrument requires handmade reeds that will be purchased a few at a time every few months!
What's a Bassoon?
The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family that plays music written in the bass and tenor clefs, and occasionally the treble. Appearing in its modern form in the 19th century, the bassoon figures prominently in orchestral, concert band, and chamber music literature. It is known for its distinctive tone colour, wide range, variety of character, and agility. One who plays a bassoon is called a bassoonist.
How to play
Unlike the clarinet or saxophone, the bassoon uses a double reed. The sound is made by blowing a stream of air into the instrument (known as embouchure), and pressing down on the instrument's keys. This changes the pitch by opening and closing holes on the instrument, creating higher or lower notes. Varying the air flow into the instrument can affect the pitch, volume, and type of sound created.
What do I need for Bassoon Class?
Below you can find the class supply list for Bassoon. You can also go directly to the Bells Music website and get supplies that way!
