Cassandra Bendickson. Photo by Mindi Acosta of Fluteloop Photography.
LuftBassoons. Photo by Mindi Acosta of Fluteloop Photography.
LuftBassoons. Photo by Mindi Acosta of Fluteloop Photography.
In this episode we hear from Cassandra Bendickson of LuftBassoons, a Tucson based band of bassoons on a mission to bring the magic of the bassoon everywhere and anywhere. Cassandra describes the variety of genres the quartet enjoys performing, and their grant-funded project aimed at bringing locally-composed music to their stage. She describes new works composed by Jay Vosk, Russell Ronnebaum of Rogue Theater, Samantha Bounkeua of Rogue Violin, Dante Rosano of Two-Door Hatchback, and Marco Rosano of Orkesta Mendoza. Cassandra talks about this particular instrument and what drew her to it. We also have a conversation about impostor syndrome, (feelings of inadequacy that persist–despite success), and how she learned to take on challenges, even when (especially when) they scare her. Cassandra also talks about her artistic trajectory and her advice for emergent musicians today.
Upcoming performances include:
Exit Music: Cassandra Bendickson playing from a Bassoon Concerto by Vivaldi, Second Movement
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