​​FALL 2024 SEMESTER


PSU Chamber Orchestra
September 29, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State
Featuring PSU bassoonists Maura Kardasz and Lucas Wang


PSU Philharmonic Orchestra
October 8, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State
Featuring PSU bassoonists Gretta Hoffman-Aho, Maura Kardasz, Nascia Joelle Phillips, and Anna Prezioso


PSU Woodwind Day
October 13, 2024, School of Music, 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 14, 2024, 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.


American Mavericks: PSU Faculty Recital 
October 15, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State School of Music
Come hear Dr. Margaret P. Fay, bassoon, Dr. Stambler, saxophone, and Dr. Melody Quah, piano, perform Poulenc's Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano, but with saxophone instead of oboe!


PSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra
October 18, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State
Featuring PSU bassoonists Nascia Joelle Phillips and Anna Prezioso


PSU Campus Band and Symphonic Band
October 25, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State 

Featuring PSU bassoonists MaxAnthony Hashem, Gretta Hoffman-Aho, and Aaron Ohlson

Bassoon Studio Recital
November 3, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State School of Music

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


PSU Campus Orchestra
November 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State
Featuring PSU bassoonists Aidan Doyle, Olivia Myers, and Amelia Settembre


PSU Graduate Quintet

November 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State School of Music

Featuring PSU bassoonist Maura Kardasz


PSU Philharmonic Orchestra
November 21, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State
Featuring PSU bassoonists Gretta Hoffman-Aho, Maura Kardasz, Nascia Joelle Phillips, and Anna Prezioso


PSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble
December 9, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, Penn State School of Music
Featuring PSU bassoonists Nascia Joelle Phillips and Anna Prezioso


Mosaic
December 8, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State
Penn State's annual School of Music showcase featuring faculty and students ensembles


PSU Symphonic Band
December 10, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Eisenhower Auditorium, Penn State
Featuring PSU bassoonists MaxAnthony Hashem, Gretta Hoffman-Aho, and Aaron Ohlson


SPRING 2025 SEMESTER


PSU Double Reed Day
February 2, 2025, 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 13, 2025, 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!!