Selections from some of our recent concerts, including the Louisville, Colorado Coffeehouse Chamber Series on January 22, 2012 and March 16, 2014, the Estes Park Music Festival on November 11, 2012 and December 29, 2013, and the Second Tuesdays at Trinity Chamber Series in Arvada, Colorado on May 2013.

Performance Samples

Official recording now available for purchase at www.boulderbassoons.com

A great arrangement of some music from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet by our own Brian Jack.

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

Nutcracker Sugary Plums - live

Nutcracker Overture - live

Official recording now available for purchase at www.boulderbassoons.com.

A great arrangement of some music from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker ballet by our own Brian Jack.

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

Nutcracker Trepak - live

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.

1. Return to Inishmore (Celtic Reflections)

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet plays the opening theme from the movie "Catch Me if You Can" by John Williams during a concert in Louisville, Colorado.


Theme from Catch Me if You Can

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet plays Odes to the Americas, by Marjan Mozetich, during a concert in Louisville, Colorado.

Good Times from Odes to the Americas

With You I Dance from Odes to the Americas

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet introduces itself at a concert in Louisville Colorado, while playing music from the Blues Brothers.

Introducing the Quartet (Blues Brothers)

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet plays "Cantina Band" by John Williams during a concert in Louisville, Colorado.

Cantina Band from Star Wars

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet plays "Bassango" during a concert in Louisville, Colorado.  The piece was arranged for quartet Matthew Lussier

Bassango

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet plays music from the Nintendo favorite "Super Mario Brothers" video game during a concert in Louisville, Colorado. 

Super Mario Brothers

The Boulder Bassoon Quartet covers "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey during a concert in Louisville, Colorado.

Don't Stop Believing

The entire "Odes to the Americas" suite by Marjan Mozetich is also available here on our SoundCloud profile.  

We were particularly pleased with this performance of the second movement, "Blue Souls", recorded on May 14, 2013 during a concert for the Second Tuesdays at Trinity chamber series in Arvada, Colorado.  Enjoy!

Blue Souls from Odes to the Americas

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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Performance Samples

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