Musical Study: Bassoon

  • Blaire Koerner

    Blaire Koerner

    Dr. Blaire K.S. Koerner is an accomplished bassoonist, educator, and career advisor.   As a bassoonist, Dr. Koerner is a founding member of Hats + Heels Duo, a quirky ensemble of bassoon and harp that aim to engage audiences through the universal intrigue of an entertaining story. Their innovative performances are infused with a variety of art forms…

  • Brittany Harrington-Smith

    Brittany Harrington-Smith

    Brittany Harrington-Smith’s professional experience spans a wide gamut of coaching, management, business entrepreneurship, performance, development, and more. Having worked in top fitness and wellness studios and activations, she has a passion for building teams, inspiring and empowering teammates to develop and bar raise, creating exceptional member experience, and consulting with businesses. She remains an active…

  • Eric Goldman

    Eric Goldman

    Eric Goldman has cultivated a career in fundraising and strategy, starting back to an internship he completed through IML with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. He has been a leading consultant for almost two decades, working with clients such as the Department of Defense, NOAA, United Nations Foundation, and the Marine Corps…

  • Kara LaMoure

    Kara LaMoure

    Kara LaMoure approaches her work as a bassoonist from many angles–as a performer, educator, creative, and chamber music specialist. Since 2016, LaMoure has been solo bassoonist with WindSync, one of North America’s most active and acclaimed wind quintets. She has performed at venues including Ravinia, Strathmore, and the Grand Teton Music Festival and carried out…

  • Kelly Kasle

    Kelly Kasle

    Kelly Kasle is a Los Angeles-based musician, concert, event, and music video producer, and podcast host. Her career synthesizes empowering, creating with, and connecting artists and creatives. As a bassoonist, Kelly teaches with LA Phil’s Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA), is the West Coast representative and Premier Bassoon Instructor with Bocal Majority, and gigs…