We are the Council of Canadian Bassoonists, a nationally registered education charity and organization of professional bassoonists, teachers and students devoted to bassoon education for audiences and students, and in particular, helping those in remote parts of Canada to receive the support they need. And by remote, we mean locations that don’t have easy access to bassoon teachers and instruments (just about everywhere).

Through education and performances, both live, online at councilofcanadianbassoonists.ca and on recordings, we give prospective bassoon players and listeners an opportunity to hear our noble instrument and become enchanted by it, just as we were.

We also sponsor concerts and recordings involving bassoonists in solo and ensemble settings. Often these focus on presenting the bassoon in new and unusual ways, featuring the finest in Canadian bassoon playing as well as outstanding foreign artists.

On the education front we will put students in touch with teachers, and support them and sponsor live events that bring students and professionals together. Our website is a source of resources and news related to the bassoon. councilofcanadianbassoonists.ca

As a registered charity, we can supply tax receipts for all donations of equipment, including bassoons, reeds and music, as well as funds for scholarships and instrument maintenance

We know that a world of possibility exists within the voice of the complex and rare bassoon; we are willing to go the extra mile to support both the instrument and the students. Please join us!