Other Information About the Bassoon

The following is a list of bassoon-related links for those who are interested in the instrument itself:

• Bassoon Good place to start...presents the most basic information about the instrument.
• Some researchy information can be found by digging around at the International Double Reed Society site. For lists of works for the bassoon, try their library page.
• To learn more about modern works for the bassoon, visit the American Music Center.
• A Bibliography of Bassoon Theses and Dissertations for those who want to run to the library.
• Bach's works that include the bassoon
• Three relatives of the bassoon: the rackett, the sarussophone, and the Heckelphone.
• Yet another bassoon page, but with a very interesting name!
• A very funny bassoon cartoon.
• Think the bassoon is a stodgy instrument? Try visiting the Punk Bassoon Connection.
• This site has a number of bassoon MIDI files.
• The Brisbane Regional Youth Orchestra in Australia has a bassoon page.

Commercial Links:

• Interested in a fine copy of The Bassoon and Contrabassoon? E-mail Pawprint Books for more information.
• You can find a CD of Christopher Weait playing works of Telemann at d'Note Records.
• Summit Records also carries recordings of bassoon music, including the very cool David McGill excerpt CD.
• Wizards, a double reed ensemble, also has a home page on which you can order their CD.

 

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Eric Tipler