The bassoon studio at UT is among the strongest in the country. Former students of the studio are successfully performing in major symphony orchestras, teaching at universities, and teaching music in public schools. Three bassoonists have won the Concerto Competition in recent years – one in 2007, and two in 2003! We usually have 7-10 undergraduates, and 2-4 graduate students. The bassoon studio is a close-knit, supportive group of students who enjoy playing in ensembles together and having reed-making parties. We hold studio class once a week to provide solo performance opportunities, and a forum to discuss issues such as orchestral excerpts, performance anxiety, reed making, effective practicing, etc. In addition to studio class, we hold weekly reed making class, which freshmen are required to attend, and others are welcome as well. Every semester the Bassoon Class Recital is an opportunity for each student to perform solos in a public setting.