A shortage of young players at weekly rehearsals could result in woodwind instruments disappearing from performances. Keith Crellin, director of AdYO, the state’s leading youth orchestra, said wind ...

Like the harp, oboe and tuba, bassoon in jazz is not a common instrument but all have been occasionally successfully employed as lead soloing instruments. Amongst a handful of others, Illinois Jacquet ...

The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra is seeking outstanding musicians to fill principal chair positions in bassoon, oboe, ...

Throughout November, we're focusing on woodwind and brass instruments. From fabulous flutists to top-notch tuba players, we'll introduce you to some of the leading performers on the scene.

The bassoon is rarely heard in a jazz context, but bassist Joe Fonda got the idea to use the instrument in a free-swinging small group format. He incorporated Michael Rabinowitz, one of the few ...

Playing in an orchestra like the revered New York Philharmonic can feel a lot like being a member of a large, sometimes dysfunctional family full of big personalities, says Alan Baer, the company's ...