Cayla Bellamy, bassoon
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    • Introduction
    • Series 1: Breathing
    • Series 2: Recording
    • Series 3: Etudes
    • Series 4: Scales
    • Series 5: College Selection

Music Schools and Programs

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
    • About Me >
      • Biography
      • Bassoonist
      • Conductor
      • New Music Advocacy
  • Gallery
    • Recordings
    • Press
  • Studio
    • Colorado State University
    • Curriculum and Policies
    • Teaching Calendar
    • Documents
  • Resources
    • Daily Routine
    • Reed Making
    • All State Preparation
    • Blog
    • Services >
      • Lessons and Masterclasses
      • Storefront
    • For Educators >
      • Teaching Virtually
      • 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
  • Social
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • LinkedIn
    • Contact Form
  • #BassoonistsTalk
    • Introduction
    • Series 1: Breathing
    • Series 2: Recording
    • Series 3: Etudes
    • Series 4: Scales
    • Series 5: College Selection