Laura Koepke, Assistant Professor, Bassoon, SUNY Fredonia
Laura Koepke, SUNY Fredonia
Bassoon, SUNY Fredonia

Greetings bassoonists!

I am honored to be joining the distinguished faculty of the School of Music at SUNY Fredonia. There is so much that excites me about the School of Music. The environment is supportive and nurturing, allowing you to learn and thrive as a musician and person. There is a wide range of musical experiences and interests that only a large and established music school can offer. The curriculum for bassoonists is comprehensive, and includes weekly master classes, reed making class, and chamber music. Both music education and performance majors receive one-hour weekly private lessons. We are fortunate to have our own reed room which is equipped with a gauging machine, a profiler and shapers. It is a great place for not only learning and perfecting your reed making, but also for sharing ideas with other members of the bassoon studio. In addition, the school owns many bassoons for your use, including three Heckel bassoons, two Puchner bassoons, and a Puchner Contrabassoon.
I hope I can be of assistance as you go through your audition and decision-making process. I encourage you to come and visit the school before your audition. I would be happy to meet you and offer you a lesson, as well as answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
Best Wishes,
Laura Koepke

Upcoming Events at SUNY Fredonia:

• Laura Koepke in solo recital
September 28, 2008; 2pm, Rosch Recital Hall

• Christopher Weait Master Class
for School of Music students
October 17,2008

• Double Reed Day: October 18, 2008
more info

• Ocotillo Winds
(faculty wind trio, Arizona State Univ.)
Ocotber 28, 2008; 5-7pm, Master Classes; 8pm concert, Diers Recital Hall

• Fredonia Wind Quintet in recital
 Ocotber 30, 2008; 8pm, Rosch Recital Hall

• Laura Koepke, soloist
with School of Music's Wind Ensemble
November 19, 2008; 8pm, King Concert Hall

Recent Master Classes at SUNY Fredonia:

• Glenn Einschlag Master Class
April 28, 2008:

• Frank Morelli Master Class
January 30, 2008

• Dorian Quintet Master Class
October 27, 2007