The world premiere of Bill Douglas' new work for bassoon quartet.  Featuring Douglas' catchy tunes and lively rhythms, plus a chance for the group to get vocal about their playing.

Premiered at the Estes Park Music Festival on December 29, 2013.

3. The Fiddler of Dooney (Celtic Reflections)

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet is Michael Christoph, Kent Hurd, Brian Jack, and Ethan Turner.

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet has impressed a wide audience through substantive, engaging performances since 2006. Having performed in venues as diverse as concert halls and coffee shops, the Quartet is dedicated to expanding the repertoire for the bassoon quartet in a variety of genres through new arrangements and original compositions.

In 2011, they premiered Kent Hurd’s new piece, “So Cliche”, at the International Double Reed Society convention in Tempe, Arizona.

Each member attended the University of Colorado College of Music where they studied with Yoshiyuki Ishikawa. Members of the Quartet perform regularly with major professional ensembles throughout Colorado such as the Colorado Music Festival, Colorado Ballet, Boulder Chamber Orchestra, and the Colorado MahlerFest Orchestra. They are active members of the arts community and committed to music education.

Performances throughout the Boulder/Denver area include weddings, recitals, and receptions. Check out our website to get in touch with us. We’d love to play at your event.


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Dr. Greg A Steinke is retired, former Joseph Naumes Endowed Chair of Music/Art and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, Oregon; Associate Director, Ernest Bloch Music Festival (‘93–97) and Director, Composers Symposium (‘90–97) (Newport, OR); served as the National Chairman of the Society of Composers, Inc. (1988–97). Composer of chamber and symphonic music and author with published/recorded works and performances across the U. S. and internationally; speaker on interdisciplinary arts, and oboist specializing in contemporary music. Dr. Steinke is a past national president of NACUSA (1012-19) and also currently serves on the NACUSA Cascadia Chapter Board.

Bassoonist / Educator / Administrator
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3. The Fiddler of Dooney (Celtic Reflections)

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