Woodwinds: Bassoon

IDRS 2008 Conference report

Jul 28, 2008

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in Announcements and news

for Bassoon, Oboe

I just got back from a fantastic week at the International Double Reed Society annual conference at Brigham Young University. The IDRS folks really know how to put on a great event, better than any of the various other instrumental organizations whose conferences I’ve attended. They seem to draw lots of high-caliber talent to perform …
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Public domain woodwind clip art

May 29, 2008

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in Woodwind playing and pedagogy

for Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone

Artist Karen Hatzigeorgiou has posted some charming public domain images of woodwind instruments at her website, like this lovely clarinet. The others are in a similar pen-and-ink (or is it some kind of etching?) style.
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Woodwinds in Art

Oct 1, 2007

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in Woodwind playing and pedagogy

for Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, World woodwinds

Here are some paintings and drawings by significant artists that feature woodwind instruments. Click the images to buy posters from Art.com! Know of another work that should be included here? Email me.
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Buying woodwind instruments

Jan 1, 2005

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in Woodwind playing and pedagogy

for Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone

General advice The information on this page is intended for beginning and intermediate players, including woodwind doublers who already play another instrument. Here are some rules of thumb: Get the advice of a good teacher, preferably one that doesn’t get a sales commission from a music store. It’s okay to ask advice before starting lessons. …
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Woodwinds: Bassoon

IDRS 2008 Conference report

Public domain woodwind clip art

Woodwinds in Art

Buying woodwind instruments