Music of Bernard H. Garfield. John Clouser, bassoon; Elizabeth DeMio, piano; Ellen dePasquale, violin; Stanley Konopka, viola; Richard Weiss, violoncello; Michael Hope, baritone; Julia Lockhart, piano. Azica Records ACD-71254, 2010

Few composers begin their careers with a desire to focus their creative energies on producing literature for the bassoon; rather, compositions for the instrument generally follow those for piano, violin, flute, or other more popular instruments. In this prominent position he was featured in a number of solo recordings that are esteemed by many generations of bassoonists. 1 The International Double Reed Society recognized his lifelong achievements by awarding him honorary membership, the Society's highest distinction. The Pieces are short works with technical and expressive demands appropriate as etudes for middle school or high school students.