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Joseph H.
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About Joseph H.
My name is Joseph and I'm a professional bassoonist in Oregon living in Milwaukie right next to Portland. I have a B.M. in Bassoon Performance from the University of Oregon studying with Dr. Steve Vacchi and a M.M. in Bassoon Performance from Indiana University Bloomington studying with William Ludwig. I've been playing bassoon in professional orchestras in Oregon for years now. I play second bassoon with Oregon Mozart Players, principal bassoon with Eugene Concert Choir and also perform with Portland Columbia Symphony and Vancouver Symphony. I've also performed with Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Eugene Symphony and other groups in Oregon.
I have experience teaching students right when they begin and students with a few years experience. I enjoy the teaching process and am committed to the growth of bassoon students that work with me. Everyone learns differently and I want to find the learning approach that works best for individual students. I like to play duets with students and work on solo pieces to prepare for solo contests. I emphasize the development of technique and proper embouchure and breath support. I'm a patient teacher and try to make the lessons fun and productive. Playing the bassoon should be fun and I want to make learning the bassoon an enjoyable experience because it's a very difficult instrument to learn and requires a lot of patience, dedication and practice to master. It's an instrument that is enriching for your life. In addition to bassoon I have experience playing Bb clarinet and am able to offer beginner instruction for beginner Bb clarinet students.
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My daughter learned more from Joseph than her other bassoon teachers. He was reasonable and ensured that she was learning bassoon technique, not just songs. I truly appreciated his dedication to her learning and passion for the bassoon.
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Experience
Utility Bassoon
Sep 2019 - PresentVancouver Symphony
Perform as first call utility bassoonist for the Vancouver Symphony in Vancouver, WA.
Substitute Bassoonist
Apr 2019 - PresentOregon Symphony
Perform as substitute bassoonist for Oregon Symphony if they have any needs for a sub.
Sub/Uility Bassoonist
Sep 2017 - PresentPortland Columbia Symphony
Perform as a first call substitute/utility bassoonist with the Portland Columbia Symphony.
Principal Bassoon
May 2017 - PresentEugene Concert Choir
Perform as principal bassoon for the Eugene Concert Choir for concerts that include the Eugene Concert Orchestra at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene, Oregon.
Principal/Second/Third Sub
Sep 2015 - PresentEugene Symphony
Perform as principal/second/third bassoon with Eugene Symphony as a substitute if they have any needs for a concert. I've performed with them as principal/second/third as a substitute/utility player since 2015.
Principal/Second Bassoon
Jun 2015 - PresentOregon Music Festival
Perform as principal and second bassoon for the Oregon Music Festival in Portland, Oregon.
Principal/Second Bassoon
Jun 2015 - PresentPortland Festival Symphony
Perform as principal and second bassoon for the Portland Festival Symphony in Portland, Oregon.
Second Bassoon
Oct 2014 - PresentOregon Mozart Players
Perform as second bassoon for Oregon Mozart Players concerts in Eugene, Oregon. Offer demonstrations to preschool classes through the Oregon Mozart Players Educational Outreach Program.
Substitute Bassoonist
Dec 2015 - Dec 2019Oregon Ballet Theatre
Perform as second/sub bassoonist for the OBT Nutcracker production.
Second Bassoon
Aug 2019 - Aug 2019Portland Summerfest Opera
Performed as second bassoon for the Portland Summerfest Opera.
Bassoon Mentor
Jul 2018 - Jul 2018Orpheus Academy
Perform as principal bassoon and be a bassoon mentor for the second bassoonist for the Orpheus Academy Summer Youth Orchestra program in Portland, Oregon.
Education
M.M. Bassoon Performance
Aug 2011 - May 2013Indiana University Bloomington
B.M. Bassoon Performance
Sep 2007 - Jun 2011University of Oregon
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Awards
Indiana University Performer's Certificate
May 2012Indiana University Bloomington
Eastern Music Festival, Pierre Monteux School, Brevard Music Center
Jun 2011Summer Music Festivals
University of Oregon Outstanding Undergraduate Performer in Music Award
Jun 2011University of Oregon School of Music
University of Oregon Concerto Competition Winner
May 2009University of Oregon School of Music
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