​​​​FALL 2025 SEMESTER


Faculty Recital: Into the Reeds: 21st Century Double Reed Gems
September 24, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State
Featuring Dr. Margaret Fay, bassoon; Dr. Timothy Shafer, piano; and Graham Mackenzie, oboe


PSU Philharmonic Orchestra
October 5, 2025, 4:00 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State
Featuring PSU bassoonists Guanchen Peter Liu, Maura Kardasz, and Anna Prezioso


PSU Woodwind Day
October 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m., School of Music, Music Building 1, Penn State
A free event for all middle and high school woodwind players, featuring master classes, faculty performances, and group instruction by instrument

Link to more information and registration: https://sites.psu.edu/wwday/about-registration/ 


Fall Visit Day
​October 13, 2025, Penn State School of Music
Come learn more about the many programs offered by Penn State's School of Music, meet music faculty and students, sit in on ensembles, and have a trial lesson.

Link to more information and registration: https://apply.psu.edu/register/?id=dbbfcac2-50cb-4e83-96f4-e2bf1471cfaa


PSU Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble
October 17, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State School of Music
Featuring PSU bassoonists Maura Kardasz, Guanchen Peter Liu, MaxAnthony Hashem, and Gretta Hoffman-Aho


PSU Campus Band and Symphonic Band
October 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State
Featuring PSU bassoonists Aaron Ohlson and Anven Hawpe


Bassoon Studio Recital
November 7, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State 

Come hear all of Penn State's bassoon students, as they perform solo and chamber works.

Campus Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra
November 10, 2025, 7:00 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State 

Featuring PSU bassoonists Anna Prezioso, Maura Kardasz, Gretta Hoffman-Aho, and Olivia Myers


PSU Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble
November 19, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State
Featuring PSU bassoonists Maura Kardasz, Guanchen Peter Liu, MaxAnthony Hashem, and Gretta Hoffman-Aho


Mosaic

December 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State School of Music

Featuring PSU bassoonists Maura Kardasz, Guanchen Peter Liu, Anna Prezioso, and Gretta Hoffman-Aho


PSU Symphonic Band and Campus Band
December 10, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State
Featuring PSU bassoonists Aaron Ohlson and Anven Hawpe

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SPRING 2025 SEMESTER


PSU Double Reed Day
January 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Penn State School of Music
A fun-filled afternoon of double reed events, including a faculty recital, master classes, reed workshops, and a double reed ensemble reading session. All events are open to double reed players and enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. 

PSU Bassoon Recital
April 16, 2026, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State School of Music
Featuring all members of the Penn State Bassoon Studio


More performance dates to come!!