Etudes for the Bassoon Virtuoso - BSN/PN

Études for the Bassoon Virtuoso

Six Character Studies for Solo Bassoon

by Dámian Montaño - American composer and bassoonist

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ABOUT THE MUSIC

I wrote these études with the belief that technique and expression aren’t separate, but part of the same musical instinct. 

They’re designed to build agility , control, and range, while also encouraging a more imaginative w ay of playing. You’ll find shifting meters, contrasting textures, and moments that call for precision, color, and a willingness to take risks.

I wanted these études to feel like music, not just exercises. Each one has a distinct character—from the sinewy Sidewinder to the controlled fragility of the final étude. I hope they invite you to engage with them creatively and personally

.I hope they give you space to experiment and take chances, and that you enjoy bringing them to life in your own musical voice.

Damián Montaño

ABOUT THE COMPOSER

Dámian Montaño is a National Endowment for the Arts grant-funded American composer and bassoonist whose work has been commissioned and performed by orchestras and ensembles throughout the United States. His commissions include those from the Houston Symphony , Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and Dallas Winds. His music has been performed by ensembles including the National Symphony Orchestra, the International Double Reed Society Festival Orchestra, Long Beach Symphony , Santa Monica Symphony, Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra, and Northwest Philharmonia.

As a performer, Damián is a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and has appeared with numerous Southern California ensembles, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, LA Opera, and Pacific Symphony . As a motion picture and television recording artist, he has performed on hundreds of scores for film and television by composers including John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, Michael Giacchino,

Ludwig Göransson, and Alan Silvestri. His recording credits include the Star Wars sequel trilogy , The Mandalorian, Avatar: The Way of Water, Moana, Encanto, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

While studying at the University of Southern California, Damián won both the USC Wind Symphony Concerto Competition and the Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra Concerto Competition with a work he composed. In 2012, he w as featured as both soloist and composer at the International Double Reed Society Conference, where he performed the world premiere of his bassoon concerto Three Night Pieces. He has also appeared as soloist with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra in a performance of his Concerto for Piccolo and Contrabassoon.

Damián earned his Bachelor of Music degree, cum laude, from Rice University and his Master of Music degree from the University of Southern California. His principal bassoon teachers include Benjamin Kamins and Rose Corrigan. Visit Damián at: www.damianmontano.com.