Cayla Bellamy, bassoon
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University of Northern Iowa
Cayla is currently Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the UNI School of Music.
New York State Summer School of the Arts - School of Orchestral Studies
Cayla is currently the Associate Conductor and Wind Ensemble Director of NYSSSA SOS.
Pedagogical Resources
The Orchestral Bassoon
Comprehensive list of standard bassoon excerpts, complete with analysis, recordings, parts, and scores!
Most Frequently Asked Bassoon Excerpts
Great breakdown of audition excerpts, created by the University of Michigan bassoon studio.
The Savvy Musician
Blog and external resources for music entrepreneurship.
The Musician's Way
Blog, newsletter, and workshops for developing well-rounded musical excellence.
Camps and Workshops
UNI Reed Day
Hosted by Cayla Bellamy, Heather Peyton, Amanda McCandless, and Ann Bradfield at the University of Northern Iowa.
IU
Bassoon Day
Hosted by William Ludwig and Kathleen McLean at Indiana University.
IU College Audition Preparation Workshop
Hosted by faculty of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
UGA Bassoon Symposium and Oboe Workshop
Hosted by Amy Pollard and Reid Messich at the University of Georgia.
UGA Summer
Music Camp
Hosted at the University of Georgia.
Emory
Bassoon Day
Hosted by Shelly Unger Champion at Emory University.
Professional Organizations
International Double Reed Society
Forums, double reed news, and conference information.
Great resource for students and teachers alike!
College Music Society
Professional activities and career services for music in higher education.
National Association for Music Education
Resources for professionals, advocates, and supporters in the field of music education.
Vendors
Miller Marketing Company
Very reasonable prices, particularly for reed making tools and cane.
Hodge Products
Fast, reliable, and very friendly.
TrevCo-Varner Music
Wonderful selection of music, and wonderful to work with.
I order from Trevor and Eric as close to exclusively as I can manage.
Home
Information
News
Events
Biography
SoundCraftEd
Gallery
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Method Books
>
Daily Routine
Reed Making
Studio
Curriculum and Policies
Teaching Calendar
Lessons and Masterclasses
Colorado State University
Resources
Audition Preparation
Workshops and Presentations
Transfer Workshops
For Educators
>
Bassoon Techniques Introduction
Philosophy
>
Priorities
Fingering Logic
Fundamentals
>
Assembly
Posture and Breathing
Articulation
Intonation
The Break
Vibrato
Daily Warm Ups
Contrabassoon
Reeds
>
Characteristics
Diagnostics
Adjustments
Purchasing Resources
Equipment
>
Recommendations
Cleaning
Minor Adjustments
Repair Resources
Fingering Chart
Summary
Continued Instruction
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