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Hailed as a “soloist, teacher, and force of nature” by The Double Reed (Journal of the International Double Reed Society), bassoonist Christin Schillinger(she/hers) specializes in the accessibility of the avant-garde, aiming to broaden the audience for both new music and bassoon. American Record Guide refers to her playing as “full of life and inspiration.” “She plays [bassoon] with total mastery.” (Fanfare)
Schillinger works closely with living composers to broaden and diversify repertoire for bassoon. Her solo albums, Bassoon Unbounded (2018), Bassoon Transcended (2013), and Bassoon Surrounded (2009) showcase world-premiere recordings of contemporary works. Collaborative composers remark on Schillinger’s “natural interpretation” and “perfect musical choices.” Schillinger is an active advocate for womxn in the Art Music Industry. As creator of the fEMPOWER social networking platform, Schillinger envisions a more inclusive, supportive, accessible, and inviting performance paradigm for womxn bassoonists. In celebration of her advocacy, Schillinger was named a 2024 New York Women Composers, Inc. grant recipient. As a dedicated pedagogue, Schillinger authored the 2016 book Bassoon Reed Making (Indiana University Press). She is currently on faculty at Ithaca College, home of Ithaca Bassooniversity. Previously, Schillinger has held positions with Miami University, the University of Nevada, and various orchestras throughout the United States. Schillinger received her degrees from Northwestern, Michigan State, and Arizona State Universities. When not bassooning ... Schillinger enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs, Roscoe & Hilde. |
Recordings
Bassoon Unbounded
21st Century Works for Bassoon and Piano
MSR Classics / Swineshead Productions
Includes works by Adrienne Albert, Geoffrey Burch, Jenni Brandon, Kyle Hovatter,
Damian Montano, John Steinmetz, & Michael Van Bebber
21st Century Works for Bassoon and Piano
MSR Classics / Swineshead Productions
Includes works by Adrienne Albert, Geoffrey Burch, Jenni Brandon, Kyle Hovatter,
Damian Montano, John Steinmetz, & Michael Van Bebber
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Rehearsal Clip of Jenni Brandon's 'Double Helix' Recorded in Ford Hall on the Campus of Ithaca College Schillinger & Moss, 2017 |
Bassoon Transcended
Contemporary Music for Bassoon by Women
MSR Classics / Swineshead Productions
Includes works by Adrienne Albert, Elizabeth Alexander, Nancy Galbraith, Susan Kander, and Cindy McTee.
Contemporary Music for Bassoon by Women
MSR Classics / Swineshead Productions
Includes works by Adrienne Albert, Elizabeth Alexander, Nancy Galbraith, Susan Kander, and Cindy McTee.
Bassoon Surrounded
20th Century Music for Bassoon and Percussion
MSR Classics / Swineshead Productions
Includes works by Paul Chihara, Michael Isaacson, David Maslanka, Alexandre Ouzounoff, Verne Reynolds, Gerhard Samuel, and Dean Witten
20th Century Music for Bassoon and Percussion
MSR Classics / Swineshead Productions
Includes works by Paul Chihara, Michael Isaacson, David Maslanka, Alexandre Ouzounoff, Verne Reynolds, Gerhard Samuel, and Dean Witten