The Lawrence University Bassoon Studio is under the tutelage of Professor Carl Rath. With international experiences as solo, chamber, and orchestral
musician, you are provided with a comprehensive basis for the study of bassoon. Applied bassoon study includes weekly lessons, performance
classes, reed making and adjusting, and the Viking Bassoon Ensemble (ViBE) allowing for a flexible approach to improving your bassoon skills and
expanding your musicianship.

After careful analysis of your playing, an individual study plan is designed to build on your strengths through repertoire that includes exercises and
studies for tone and intonation, articulation variety and speed, and general performance technique, along with developing a concert repertoire from the
Baroque to music of today. Proficiency in contrabassoon playing is expected within the first two years to ensure more diverse performance
experiences in the large ensembles. Reed-making/adjusting instruction and guidance is continually emphasized throughout the program of study.

As you continue through the program, self-discipline and responsibility is nurtured through leadership opportunities within the studio to better prepare
you to enter top graduate schools or seek employment. The ViBE offers a fun experience that enhances your enjoyment of performing together with
other bassoonists, improving ensemble performance skills, and learning new repertoire in all styles of music. Much of the repertoire includes my
unique arrangements of classical and popular music literature.

I encourage you to contact me for more information, to arrange for a free lesson, and to visit Lawrence University.