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The bassoon recalls the calming tones of a male baritone, just as the viola resembles a female alto voice. A Bassoonist is a professional Musician who plays the bassoon-a woodwind instrument with two reeds-in all forms of performance music, from a quartet to an orchestra. While they rarely perform solo, Bassoonists’ bass and tenor sounds act as the backbone to the body of the music composition.
Unlike other wind instruments, the bassoon is large and cannot be held with two hands alone. As a bassoonist, you remain stationary while practicing and performing, holding the bassoon with straps and other supports. However, much like the oboe and other wind instruments, you blow into the bassoon while pressing your tongue to the reed.
Being a Musician demands a lot of your time and your body. You spend your days practicing for hours, alone and with your group. You know how to sight-read music and accept criticism from your group to improve your performance.
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Students studying bassoon may pursue a bachelors degree in a variety of areas such as performance, music education, composition or music therapy. Graduate degrees include a Master of Music degree, a Master of Arts degree and a Graduate Certificate in Music Performance.

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There are some skills that bassoon player need to have:
Forming and developing the correct embouchure
Introduction to correct posture, breathing, Tone production
Introduction to basic articulations (tonguing, slur, staccato, accent)
General maintenance and operation of the instrument
Continued emphasis on fundamentals
Introduction to tenor clef
Reed Making
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The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family, which plays in the tenor and bass ranges. It is composed of six pieces, and is usually made of wood. It is known for its distinctive tone color, wide range, versatility, and virtuosity. It is a non-transposing instrument and typically its music is written in the bass and tenor clefs, and sometimes in the treble. There are two forms of modern bassoon: the Buffet (or French) and Heckel (or German) systems. It is typically played while sitting using a seat strap, but can be played while standing if the player has a harness to hold the instrument. Sound is produced by rolling both lips over the reed and blowing direct air pressure to cause the reed to vibrate. Its fingering system can be quite complex when compared to those of other instruments. Appearing in its modern form in the 19th century, the bassoon figures prominently in orchestral, concert band, and chamber music literature, and is occasionally heard in pop, rock, and jazz settings as well. One who plays a bassoon is called a bassoonist.
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The list of international music schools includes Bassoon education:
1. Northwestern University
2. Harvard University
3. Cornell University
4. University of Ljubljana
5. University of Jyvaskyla
6. Ghent University
7. Karolinska Institute
8. Yehudi Menuhin School
9. Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal
10. Toho Gakuen School of Music‎

Bassoonists Societies:
1. Chinese Association of Bassoon
2. Minnesota Bassoon Association
3. Oboe & Bassoon
4. Korea Bassoon Society
5. Boston Woodwind Society

The most famous bassoonists in the world:
Andrew Brady has been Principal Bassoon with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra since January 2016. Brady’s artistry is in high demand and has taken him to South Africa, Korea, London, and Mexico as well as many destinations within the contiguous United States for both performances and education opportunities.
Michael Burns enjoys roles as a soloist, in chamber groups, and orchestrally with numerous recent performances at International Double Reed Society conventions, recitals and masterclasses throughout North America, Germany, Italy, China and the South Pacific.
Stefano Canuti is recognised worldwide as one of the most charismatic and talented bassoonists of his generation. Although starting out as an orchestral player, Stefano is most distinguished as a brilliant soloist, chamber musician and inspirational teacher.