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  • April 7, 2026

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NameRobert Whitney
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Country of permanent residence (address)United States
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Country where currently studyingUnited States
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Phone Number(847) 207-4634
Age82
Of what nation(s) are you a citizen?United States
A brief biography:

Recently started relearning bassoon, when in school played for 9 years to a high level, Michigan State University Youth Music summer program top band and orchestra, ensemble festival and played with Robert Shaw Chorale & Orchestra in full concert of Handel's Messiah. Top scores in state solo and ensemble festival, 1st year Bassoon Proficiency I, last 2 years wind quintet.

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  • Bassoon
Masterclasses
Bassoon Family
  • Yoshi Ishikawa - The Art of Phrasing
  • Frank Morelli - The Bassoon Is Your Voice
  • Stephanie Patterson - More Than Just the Notes: Connecting with Audiences
Workshops / Interactive Classes
Bassoon
  • Fernando Traba - Workshop: Interactive class for avocational bassoonists
Please give your order of preference for all classes you'd like to be considered for. You may be selected to participate in a class that is not of your first choice.

1. Morelli
2. Patterson
3. Ishikawa

Proposed repertoire for the masterclass:Holst Planets esp. Jupiter & Neptune, Stravinsky Firebird esp. Berceuse, Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italien
Confirmation Deadline
  • I will confirm my participation and register for the IDRS 2026 conference by May 15, 2026. Failure to do so will cause me to lose my place to applicants on the reserve list.
Registration Requirement:
Requirement: IDRS Membership
Recording release agreement: (Required for participation)
  • I hereby authorize the release of my performance at the IDRS 2026 conference for non-commercial use by conference attendees and IDRS members. This includes audio recordings and video recordings for the IDRS archives and website.