Woopigbassooie - The University of Arkansas Bassoon Studio

Join us this Saturday at 3:30pm to watch our graduating senior, Michael Keen, perform his senior recital in Stella Boyle!
Michael has worked hard and diligently to showcase his progress, and we would love to see you all come support!

Interdisciplinary projects ✨
Nathan has been hard at work on his Honors Thesis and we took some time during studio to help test out his application as he prepares for a user study next week!
Stay tuned after his thesis presentation to share what this is all about!
Nathan is a senior student majoring in computer science , leader of the Razorbacks sousaphones, and bassoon student!
Go !!

Woopogbassooie studio had a wonderful time at Midsouth IDRS last week!
Huge thank you to the Midsouth committee for letting us perform during the conference, a thank you to University of Central Oklahoma for hosting, and a shout out to for hosting a performance/double reed masterclass! We were given valuable advice and tips to continue our craft and enjoyed every minute.

A special thanks and congrats to members of our Uark Oboe Studio for attending the conference to compete in the Eric Varner Competition as well!

We are excited to invite you to the Junior Recital of and the Senior Recital of as they present their first bassoon recital.

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4th at 6:00 PM in Stella Boyle Recital Hall.

This is a performance you won’t want to miss!

🐗🎶 Page refresh for 2026! 🎶🐗

Tusk really wants to play the bassoon… but since he doesn’t have fingers, he decided to just pose for the pic instead and let YOU do the playing 🙈

Still, he really wants you to join us and follow the Woopigbassooie page!

Stay tuned as we share what we’re up to in 2026, weekly Reed Making Post, performance videos,
bassoon life in Arkansas, studio moments, and opportunities to study with us!

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Dear Arkansas bassoons 🎶✨
Getting ready for All-Region? Join us this Sunday, December 7th at 2pm for a ZOOM Workshop to help you prepare your audition and ask us questions.
This Workshop is specifically for Senior High-School Material in Arkansas.
Registration is Free at our website arkansasdrp.com

📣 Become a Razorback! 🎶

The Woopigbassooie Studio is thrilled to announce two funded graduate opportunities at the University of Arkansas:
🎓 Graduate Assistantship
🎓 Graduate Fellowship

Join a supportive studio and become part of a thriving music department with opportunities to grow as a performer, teacher, artist, and much more.

Both scholarship positions offer full tuition waivers, ensemble participation, and competitive stipends
Work closely with our bassoon faculty, Dr. Melanie Ferrabone, feel free to contact her and schedule a lesson.

📅 Priority deadline: December 1, 2025.
Learn more: https://music.uark.edu/academics/graduate/

BassoonLife MusicSchool ApplyNow

Next on our playlist is “Sonata for Bassoon and Piano” by Ulysses Kay!
Follow to stay in the loop!

https://youtu.be/2-dgZiT_gyU?si=5Ec-RXArYgFlwtd0

Tonight at 7:30pm, come and hear our wonderful Symphony Orchestra perform in the Faulkner Performing Arts Center!!

Live stream link attached below:
https://www.youtube.com/live/m2XIXdH6HqE?si=kNaBqYQ61Bj-IpaA

If you love experiencing all four seasons, value a supportive musical community, and are eager to refine your bassoon skills, the University of Arkansas Studio is the place for you! 🍂❄️🌸☀️

📅 Priority Application Deadline: November 1 (for out-of-state students and special scholarships)
Lessons: Schedule a lesson with Dr. Ferrabone — available in person or via Zoom.

🎓 Graduate Assistantship Opportunity:
Our Graduate Assistantship position will open this year, offering a full scholarship. Follow us for updates and details!