
Brooke Valley Bassoon Days | August 10 - 21 #virtualbvbd2020
International Bassoon Camp for Players of All Abilities
#virtualbvbd2020
Due to the restrictions imposed because of COVID19, and out of concern for the health and safety of our faculty and clientele, Jo Ann Simpson and Richard Hoenich – co-directors and founders of Brooke Valley Bassoon Days – are offering the exciting opportunity to gather with bassoonist friends old and new from all across Canada and around the world in a virtual setting in August 2020.



Brooke Valley Bassoon Days, Lanark Ontario Canada
August 2021 – TBD
Richard Hoenich and Jo Ann Simpson welcome you to Brooke Valley Bassoon Days! In our fun-filled camp for bassoon enthusiasts, you will enjoy private instruction from leading musicians and the chance to perform with your fellow campers and instructors. We offer complete lodging, meals and plenty of recreational opportunities in a beautiful setting.
What
International, residential bassoon camp for players of all levels from beginner to advanced, including young professionals and community players.
Directed By
Richard Hoenich and Jo Ann Simpson
Week Long Residence Includes
- Lodging
- Meals
- Master classes
- Audition preparation
- Orchestral excerpts
- Contrabassoon lessons
- Reed studio and instruction
- Small bassoon ensembles
- Large bassoon ensembles
- Recreation
- Yoga
- Private lessons
- Faculty concerts
- Performance opportunities
- Instruction available in English, French, Spanish and Romanian
Faculty
- Guest Faculty
- Master bassoon technician, Shane Wieler of Marcus-Wieler Inc., Toronto Ontario
- Contra bassoonist, Joelle Amar, Montreal QC
- Reed Expert, Jim Ewen, Winnipeg, MB
- Collaborative Pianist, Ellen Meyer
- Yoga Instructor, Jill Solomon
Day Trip
Day trip to Bell Bassoons in Lakefield, Ontario to see how some of the world’s best bassoons are made!


Brooke Valley Bassoon Days, Lanark Ontario Canada
August 2021 – TBD
Richard Hoenich and Jo Ann Simpson welcome you to Brooke Valley Bassoon Days! In our fun-filled camp for bassoon enthusiasts, you will enjoy private instruction from leading musicians and the chance to perform with your fellow campers and instructors. We offer complete lodging, meals and plenty of recreational opportunities in a beautiful setting.
What
International, residential bassoon camp for players of all levels from beginner to advanced, including young professionals and community players.
Directed By
Richard Hoenich and Jo Ann Simpson
Week Long Residence Includes
- Lodging
- Meals
- Master classes
- Audition preparation
- Orchestral excerpts
- Contrabassoon lessons
- Reed studio and instruction
- Small bassoon ensembles
- Large bassoon ensembles
- Recreation
- Yoga
- Private lessons
- Faculty concerts
- Performance opportunities
- Instruction available in English, French, Spanish and Romanian
Faculty
- Guest Faculty
- Master bassoon technician, Shane Wieler of Marcus-Wieler Inc., Toronto Ontario
- Contra bassoonist, Joelle Amar, Montreal QC
- Reed Expert, Jim Ewen, Winnipeg, MB
- Collaborative Pianist, Ellen Meyer
- Yoga Instructor, Jill Solomon
Day Trip
Day trip to Bell Bassoons in Lakefield, Ontario to see how some of the world’s best bassoons are made!


