Bassoon students at Lamont study with internationally renowned, multiple Grammy-nominated bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann. Prof. Kuuskmann is one of the most sought-after bassoonists on the classical music scene. He has been featured as a soloist and recording artist with the New York and London Philharmonics, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, MDR Leipzig Radio Symphony Orchestra, and many others.
Our bassoon studio takes full advantage of Lamont's diverse performance opportunities, participating in ensembles including symphony orchestra and opera, as well as chamber, world and contemporary groups.
Audition Repertoire Requirements
Undergraduate (BM, BA and Minor)
- One major and one minor scale (harmonic or melodic), using the complete range of the instrument up to a high B or C depending on the key
- One etude from Milde Scale or Concert Studies
- Two complete works from contrasting periods (sonata, concerto or one movement work)
- Two contrasting orchestral excerpts
- Knowledge of transpositions/clefs where applicable
- Sight-reading might be requested
Graduate (MM and Certificate in Performance)
- One major and one minor scale (harmonic or melodic), using the complete range of the instrument up to a high B or C depending on the key
- Two contrasting etudes from Milde Concert Studies
- Two complete works from contrasting periods; one work must be a concerto and one work must be from the 20th century
- Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro Overture and one other contrasting orchestral excerpt
- Knowledge of transposition/clefs where applicable
- Sight-reading might be requested
Review requirements for Artist Diploma
Review requirements for Certificate in Orchestral Studies
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