Doublereed Archive - Posting 000014.txt from 2004/01

From: Doug Spaniol <dspaniol@-----.edu>
Subj: [DR-L] Butler University Bassoon Day
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 21:47:51 -0500

Dear Doublereed-L members,

For those who may not have seen this the last time, I'm resending the

information about the upcoming Butler University Bassoon Day. For
those who would like to attend, please register by January 12.

The 7th annual Butler University Bassoon Day will be held on Saturday,

January 24, 2004, on Butler's campus in Indianapolis, IN. This year's

BUBD is presented by Yamaha and the featured guest will be jazz
bassoonist Michael Rabinowitz (who will also be performing at The Jazz

Kitchen, Indy's premiere jazz club, that evening). Other guests
include The Northern Hills Bassoon Ensemble, Russell Hinkle, Director;

and Dianne Ryan, bassoonist/bassoon instructor from Chicago.
A text-only version of the flyer is pasted below. You may register by

e-mailing me the info requested in the registration form, or by
printing and mailing/faxing the form. Please don't hesitate to call or

write if you have questions. I'm looking forward to seeing some of
you there!

Best wishes,
Doug Spaniol
=09
Dr. Douglas E. Spaniol
Associate Professor of Music
Jordan College of Fine Arts
Butler University
dspaniol@-----.edu
http://www.butler.edu
ph: 317-940-8368
fax: 317-940-9658

BUTLER UNIVERSITY BASSOON DAY
presented by Yamaha

featuring special guests:

Michael Rabinowitz, jazz bassoonist

The Northern Hills Bassoon Ensemble, Russell Hinkle, Director

Dianne Ryan, Private Bassoon Instructor, Chicago, IL

and host:

Doug Spaniol, Associate Professor of Music (Bassoon), Butler University

Saturday, January 24, 2004
Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana

Butler University Bassoon Day is open to bassoonists of all ages and
levels as well as their parents, teachers, and friends. This year's
bassoon day will feature Michael Rabinowitz, jazz bassoonist from New
York, who will perform for us and present a workshop on improvising on

the bassoon. The day will include performances by the Northern Hills
Bassoon Ensemble, led by Russell Hinkle, and by Professor Spaniol and
the Butler Bassoon Ensemble; a Question and Answer session with our
"panel of experts"; and a special session on =93Bassoon Basics=94 led by

Dianne Ryan. As always, a highlight of the day will be the final
concert with the Butler Bassoon Day Band in which all bassoonists
attending can play.

Butler University=92s Bassoon Day is free of charge. Please bring your

bassoon, reeds, and accessories along with you.

SCHEDULE (subject to change)
All events will take place in Lilly Hall

9:00-9:30am: Registration
9:30-10:15 am: Opening Recital
10:30-11:15am: Butler Bassoon Day Band Warm-up and Rehearsal
11:30-noon: Question and Answer Session
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch (on your own)
1:00-1:45pm: =95 Bassoon Masterclass given by Doug Spaniol**
=95 "Bassoon Basics" presentation given by Dianne Ryan
2:00-2:45pm Jazz Bassoon Demonstration and Workshop given by Michael
Rabinowitz
3:00-3:20pm: Butler Bassoon Day Band Rehearsal
3:30-4:00pm Closing Concert

Other Bassoon Day Activities include:
=95 Display of Yamaha bassoons and accessories for you to try
=95 Campus tour
=95 Opportunities to meet with admission counselors concerning
applications, admission, and financial aid at Butler University

** If you wish to perform in Dr. Spaniol=92s bassoon masterclass please

indicate so on the Registration Form. Those wishing to perform should
prepare a standard orchestral excerpt or movement from a standard solo

work. Performers will be selected on a first come-first served basis
and will be notified well in advance.**

=95 Music, maps, and additional information will be mailed about one
week in advance.
=95 To ensure that music and other material is available, everyone is

strongly encouraged to register by January 12, 2004. However, late and

on-site registration may be possible if numbers permit.
=95 Questions? Contact Professor Spaniol at (317)940-8368 or
(800)940-6852 ext. 8368, or by e-mail at: dspaniol@-----.edu

Michael Rabinowitz has been turning skeptics into believers for over 25

years as a performer of jazz and improvised music on the bassoon. He
studied with Donald MacCourt at SUNY in Purchase, NY, but his focus has

always been on improvised music. He can be heard regularly in NYC and
around the world with The Charles Mingus Orchestra, as well as his own

quartet, Bassoon in the Wild. He has performed or recorded with Wynton

Marsalis, Joe Lovano, Dave Douglas, John Hicks, Elvis Costello, and
Paquito D'Rivera. Michael continues to experiment with effects and
tonal enhancements through electrification of the bassoon. This year
Drimala Records will be releasing a new CD called "Play," demonstrating

free jazz duets with pianist Michael Jeffrey Stevens.
Jazzbassoonist.com can keep you informed of his upcoming appearances
and available recordings. Over the past two years The Music
Group/Schreiber Bassoons has endorsed Michael. By the end of this year

his sixth CD as a leader and =93Ocean Eyes=94, his second CD with his
quartet will be available. Michael appearances at the last 8 IDRS
festivals as a performer and teacher at masterclasses have attracted
more and more bassoonists. This will be his first performance at Butler

University Bassoon Day, and he is looking forward to demonstrating and

sharing his knowledge as an improviser of bassoon. Don=92t miss Michael

Rabinowitz live at The Jazz Kitchen on Saturday night after Bassoon
Day! (21 and over. See thejazzkitchen.com for details.)

The Northern Hills Bassoon Ensemble was founded in 1991 to give
advanced students a place to perform and to develop their technique and

musicianship. The NHBE has given concerts or clinics at many
universities and has performed at four Ohio Music Educators Association

conferences and at the 2001 and 2003 International Double Reed Society

conferences. All members of the ensemble are either current or former

students of Russell Hinkle. A graduate of The College-Conservatory of

Music of the University of Cincinnati, Russell Hinkle was assistant
band director of the 101st Airborne Division Band during the Korean War

and was a high school band director for 30 years. He served as
principal bassoon of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra for 42 years,
and has performed with the Cincinnati Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony,

and many other orchestras.

Dianne Ryan has been a free-lance bassoonist in the Chicago area since

1983. She received a Master of Music degree from Roosevelt
University=92s Chicago Musical College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from

Virginia Tech, both in bassoon performance. After finishing her
Master=92s degree, she was a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra.

Currently, she is on the faculties of Concordia University, VanderCook

College of Music and Elmhurst College and is principal bassoonist with

New Philharmonic, Elmhurst Symphony and Light Opera Works. A member of

Trio Vivant and Quintuplex woodwind quintet, Ms. Ryan also performs
throughout the Midwest and southern states with various orchestras and

chamber ensembles and has toured Europe and Asia several times with
Chicago Chamber Orchestra and Chicago Symphonic Pops. She has
performed with numerous pop artists such as Mel Torme, the Moody Blues,

and Ray Charles. Ms. Ryan is a frequent clinician, including seven
years as bassoon clinician at the national Bands of America Summer
Symposium. She was a soloist with New Philharmonic in 2002, performing

Vivaldi=92s Concerto in A Minor, and in 2003 performing =93Dead Elvis=94 by

Michael Daugherty.

Doug Spaniol is Associate Professor of Music at Butler University=92s
Jordan College of Fine Arts and Instructor of Bassoon at Interlochen
Arts Camp. An active performer and dedicated teacher, Dr. Spaniol has
presented concerts and masterclasses throughout the US and abroad. As a

soloist, he appeared at the 1998, 2000, and 2001 International Double
Reed Society conferences and in concertos with the St. Petersburg
Classical Symphony Orchestra, Soloisti St. Petersburg, Central Ohio
Symphony Orchestra, Jordan Sinfonia, and the Butler Symphonic Wind
Ensemble. Currently a member of Arb=EDtrio and principal bassoon of
Sinfonia da Camera, he also performs frequently with the Indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra.

Other Upcoming Events

Music at Butler! Audition Weekend Friday - Saturday =95 January 23-24
We welcome you to be our guest on this special audition weekend.
Hosted by Butler music students, you can join us for unforgettable
Jordan College of Fine Arts performances and experience on-campus
living. Most auditions will be held on Friday. High School Seniors:
this is the same weekend as Bassoon Day. Come audition on Friday,
spend the night with a current music student, and stay for Bassoon Day

on Saturday!

Micahel Rabinowitz Live at the Jazz Kitchen! Saturday January 24
In conjunction with Butler Bassoon Day, Michael makes his first
appearance at Indy=92s premiere jazz club. He=92ll be joined by Mark
Buselli, professor of jazz studies at Butler, plus several more of
Indy=92s top jazz musicians. 21 and over. See thejazzkitchen.com for

details or call them at 317-253-4900.

Music at Butler! Audition Weekend Friday =96 Saturday =95 February 13-14

Indianapolis Philharmonic Bassoon Blowout Sunday, March 28 =95 3pm =95 Pike

Performing Arts Center
Concert honoring James Laslie, long time member of the Philharmonic and

world-renowned bassoon repairman. Come play along with the massed
bassoon ensemble! Also features John Wetherill, Principal Bassoon of
the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, in the Mozart Bassoon Concerto and

the Butler Bassoon Gang performing Hell=92s Angels by Michael Daugherty.

See www.philharmonicindy.org or call 317-229-2367 for details.

REGISTRATION FORM

Names of people who will be accompanying me to Bassoon Day (if any)
_________________

I am unable to attend, but please add me to your mailing list _____

Bassoonists please complete the following:
I am a professional _____, amateur _____, student, ______ .
How long have you been playing the bassoon?
School
=09
_____
Grade/Level=09
_
Do you study privately? _____________ If so, with
Would you like to perform for Dr. Spaniol's bassoon masterclass?
(Please see above for information on masterclass.)

If you are a music teacher, please complete the following:
School (or private teacher)
Grade/Subjects

Please complete and return this Registration Form by January 12, 2004
to:
Dr. Douglas Spaniol
Jordan College of Fine Arts
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208-3485