Boulder Bassoon Quartet Podcast

Striving to meld and disappear. April 25, 2018

From Pearl Street to the recording studio. April 18, 2018

What’s the difference between an $8,000 stick and a $35,000 stick? We play What’s on Kent’s iPhone and introduce a new game. April 11, 2018

And we’re back! What have we been doing for the past year? April 4, 2018

Originally aired on KGNU in Boulder, the Quartet talk with clarinetist Deborah Marshall and host Gary McBride about cutting edge music. February 13, 2017

The Quartet discuss how to celebrate TEN YEARS! Join us for the party March 18, 2017, 7pm at eTown Hall! January 23, 2017

After a year and a half, the Boulder Bassoon Quartet returns with a new project: the world’s first all-bassoon film score! January 11, 2017

In a super terrific double-length episode, the Quartet wraps up the From the Opposite Shore project from a rooftop in Tokyo. Brought to you by Barton Cane and Forrests Music and a cat cafe. September 2, 2015

The Quartet looks forward to adventures abroad. Brought to you by Barton Cane and Forrests Music. July 8, 2015

Masterclasses and fun with advertising Forrests Music. June 3, 2015

From Rainn Wilson with love, plus an important update on Ethan’s remodeling. Sponsored by Barton Cane and Forrests Music. May 27, 2015

I’m not sorry Thom Yorke. Sponsored by Forrests Music. May 20, 2015

Practicing like The Hulk and awareness of being a part of something big. Brought to you by Forrests Music. May 14, 2015

A totally unpretentious discussion. Brought to you by Forrests Music and Barton Cane. May 7, 2015

The quartet gossips about orchestral figures. Brought to you by Forrests Music. April 30, 2015

This has never happened before, I swear: dealing with performance anxiety. Brought to you by Forrests Music April 22, 2015

Jack Family Story Time and a look at growing up with the bassoon, from another perspective. Brought to you by Forrests Music. April 16, 2015

Komachi elopes with someone below her social status. Also, charts, seismographs, and other musical devices. Brought to you by the folks at Forrests Music. April 8, 2015

The Quartet seeks revenge for Rica’s difficult piece by asking her difficult questions. Brought to you by Forrests Music, and Barton Cane April 1, 2015

From 82% whole notes to Stravinsky, plus an edition of What’s on Kent’s iPhone? Brought to you by Forrests Music, and Barton Cane. March 26, 2015

Something Milde and musical epiphanies. Brought to you by Forrests Music, and Barton Cane. March 19, 2015

Music, movies, and Jolivet. Brought to you by Forrests Music, and Barton Cane. March 11, 2015

How to start a bassoon quartet 101. Brought to you by Barton Cane, and Forrests Music. March 4, 2015

How Mike was rescued from a grocery store by a giant of the bassoon world, followed his heart to Boulder, and had it skewered by Eric. Brought to you by Barton Cane, and Forrests Music. February 25, 2015

A double header origin story, where not only Brian explains where he came from, but also bassoonist and special guest Kaori! Brought to you by Barton Cane, and Forrests Music. February 18, 2015

The first ever origin story to include the bustling metropolis of Williston, ND! Brought to you by Barton Cane, and Forrests Music. February 11, 2015

In which Boulder Bassoon Quartet members begin to talk about their favorite subject: me! In this episode, Ethan spills the beans about his past and his musical family. Brought to you by Barton Cane, and Forrests Music. February 4, 2015

Different ways the members of the BBQ were forced to become better players, plus more discussion of past and future IDRS conventions. Brought to you by Barton Cane, and Forrests Music. January 29, 2015

The BBQ looks back on some of the past annual International Double Reed Society conventions, and talks about plans for attending this summer’s convention in Tokyo, Japan. This episode brought to you by Forrests Music at forrestsmusic.com. January 21, 2015

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet talks with quartet member Thomas Kent Hurd about what led him to try composing. Get a peek into an early work of his, and some insights into composing his quartet, That So Suite. The BBQ discusses reading the piece and some first impressions they had on what it was like to … Continue reading "3. Counterpoint Assignments and Bassoon Quartets"

A look back at 2014 and what lies ahead. Brought to you by Forrests Music. January 15, 2015

The Quartet hints at a “secret project,” a special “friend,” plans for a Christmas “party,” and more unnecessary air “quotes.” This episode is sponsored by Forrests Music, and Barton Cane. January 7, 2015

Featuring bassoony Christmas gifts and music, and introducing a new segment: What’s on Kent’s iPhone? Brought to you by Forrests Music, www.ForrestsMusic.com December 17, 2014

What are YOU doing to help kill classical music? Brought to you by Forrests Music December 12, 2014

The Quartet tries to read an article about the state of classical music. This podcast is brought to you by Forrests Music December 3, 2014

Fun with live performances. Brought to you by ForrestsMusic.com November 20, 2014

Continuation of the discussion from last week, in which the future Dr. Christoph teaches us that you don’t realize it yet, but you want to play the bassoon. This episode is brought to you by Forrests Music, over at forrestsmusic.com November 12, 2014

The future Dr. Christoph teaches us that you don’t realize it yet, but you want to play the bassoon. This episode is brought to you by Forrests Music, over at forrestsmusic.com November 6, 2014

In which the Quartet try desperately to talk about anything other than From the Opposite Shore (available now at boulderbassoons.com!) This episode is brought to you by Forrests Music, over at forrestsmusic.com! October 29, 2014

After discussing each of the composers in previous podcasts, the quartet talks about their favorite moments in their new album, From the Opposite Shore. This episode is brought to you by Forrests Music. October 22, 2014

This episode focuses on esteemed composer Dr. Rica Narimoto, her style of composition, some of her compositional techniques, and how her style was applied to the piece she wrote for us, The Sound of New York. Take a listen to a few clips from her works throughout the episode. This episode is brought to you … Continue reading "4. The Sound of Dr. Narimoto"

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet discuss extraordinary bassoonist Paul Hanson and listen to some of his music. This episode is sponsored by Forrests Music. October 1, 2014