Paul Barrett and Douglas X. Geyer -- students of David Van Hoesen at the Eastman School (Rochester, NY).

4/75. A program consisting entirely of premiere performances: The Bassoonist's Suite for bassoon alone by Douglas X. Geyer; ABA1CA2Bb F dim by Paul Barrett; Contrapunctus III by Ted McIrvine (for piano and percussion); Prelude and Dance by Annette LeSigge; Encounter 2 by David Liptak (for flute, oboe, and clarinet); Sonata for Solo Bassoon by Allen Gimbel; and Kortillium IX of Edward Ketz (for piano). The program sent lacked instrumentation for some of the works. For those interested in new music, a letter to "The Bassoon Class of K. David Van Hoesen," Eastman School of Music, Main and Gibbs Streets, Rochester, New York 14604, should bring a reply.

Otto Eifert -- Cincinnatti Symphony solo bassoon, professor of bassoon at the Cincinnatti College-Conservatory of Music and summer bassoon instructor at Courtenay Youth Music Camp, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada.

4/74. First Cincinnati performance of the Concerto in C Major for Bassoon and Orchestra of Jan Antonin Kozeluch (1738-1814). Mr. Eifert has recently completed a new edition of this work with his own cadenzas. It is published by Elkan-Vogel, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.

Robert Olson -- Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Colorado, College of Music at Boulder, CO.

9/75. On a faculty recital which included works of Saint-Saens and Poulenc, a first performance of Two Essays for Bassoon and Percussion by Robert W. Buggert. The work was written as a birthday present to Mr. Olson who describes it as, "Playable by a college student easily; the bassoon part is not too difficult. The percussion part is a bit more difficult." For more information, write to Mr. Olson at the University of Colorado.

Harold Robison -- Faculty Bassoonist, Ohio University School of Music.

2/75. A recital of Contemporary Bassoon Literature. Paul Hindemith Sonata, Concerto for Bassoon by Roy Luke (1968), Pastoral for Oboe and Bassoon (1962) of Charles Haubiel, Ludmila Ulehla's Gargoyles for Soprano, Bassoon, and Piano (1970), and Sonatina for Bassoon and Piano, Op. 58 (1968) by Serge de Gastyne.

Dr. Larry Stewart -- Faculty Bassoonist, Music School of Glassboro State College.

12/74. On a faculty bassoon recital, the premiere of Hourglass for Bassoon and Tape (1974) by Jerold Frohmader. For music and the pre-recorded tape recording, write the composer: Music Department No. 53, Glassboro State College, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028.

The Val Verde Bassoon Sextet -- California Institute of the Arts, Fresno, California.

3/75. A concert of massed bassoons given by these creative zanies, led by Canadian bassoonist Bill Douglas. Cocktail Music by Mr. Douglas, Rock Etude No. 10 and Tower for five bassoons and contra by Bill Douglas, 'Nun Bitten Den Heiligen Geist' -- J. S. Bach, Duet in D Major -- G. P. Telemann, Last Tango in Bayreuth -- Peter Schikele, Vajra for four bassoons, contra, and piano -- Bill Douglas, Home for six bassoons -- Bill Douglas (arranged by John Steinmetz), 'Agnus Dei' from Missa Pange Lingua (4 bassoons) -- Josquin, and Rock Etude No. 10 (extended version), improvised jazz-rock solos for bassoon, contra, piano and Exaltophone (or eliminator) -- bassoon bass-joint and bell played like a trumpet -- written (partly) by Bill Douglas. Thanks to John Steinmetz for keeping me posted on progress at 'CIA' (California Institute).

Christopher Weait -- Co-principal Bassoon, Toronto Symphony.

3/75. Receiving the Distinguished Alumnus Citation from the Crane School of Music, State University College at Potsdam, New York, Mr. Weait performed the world premiere of the Concerto for Bassoon by Joseph Gallitelli. The work was written for Mr. Weait in 1964-65.

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