I am the second bassoon at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (London) and you'll find here my reflections on playing the bassoon (in particular second bassoon) and the world of music in general. It might be of interest to bassoon students, teachers, amateurs and fellow professionals. Although this site is U.K. based, I hope there is something here for those from elsewhere.

On this page I'll put anything of current interest e.g. forthcoming concerts, events, recordings, vacancies, general gossip etc. So if you have any bassoon news, please send me an e-mail . 

'Saying of the Month' for February:
'Never mistake activity for achievement'. (John Wooden the renowned basketball coach). 

There is a bassoon masterclass coming up soon at the Royal Academy of Music in London. It's on 26th Feb, 2 -5 and 6 - 9 with Marco Lugaresi. Free admission.
Details at: http://www.ram.ac.uk/events/Pages/default.aspx?View=masterclass .

On Saturday 13th February, there is a Double Reed Day for players of all ages and standards being held at Wells Cathedral School. Details at: http://www.southwestdoublereedday.co.uk/

I sell the bassoon reeds that I make. These are exactly the same as those I use at the ROH. For more information, please click here.