Contemporary Techniques for the Bassoon

Composer and Bassoonist Jamie Leigh Sampson is working to compile a complete resource of contemporary techniques for the bassoon. This will be a valuable resource for composers and bassoonists alike. In order to help fund the research and creation of this book Jamie has organized a funding drive on kickstarter.com.

Here is a statement from Jamie Leigh Sampson about the project.

“This is truly an exciting project that will benefit many contemporary musicians. Composers will, for the first time, have access to a book that includes close to 200 reliable multiphonics for the bassoon, as well as the description, range, dynamic possibilities, notation suggestions, and execution instructions for about 15 other types of contemporary techniques. The bassoon is an extremely versatile instrument that has the potential to be incorporated into a variety of new works, especially chamber music. The aim of this project is to ensure that bassoonists everywhere can play each sound notated by contemporary composers by giving both a thoroughly tested and refined resource.

The Kickstarter.com project will raise funds to:
• Compensate the bassoonists participating in this research
• Cover cost of the initial printing
• Publicity
• The commissioning of a new work for bassoon and electronics
• Other equipment necessary for the completion of this book

Please watch the video at Contemporary Techniques for the Bassoon and check out the contemporary techniques page on the author’s website www.jamieleighsampson.com. If you have any questions please email contemporary.bassoon@gmail.com”