Meet the Baylor bassoon studio:
Haley Blanchard
Haley Blanchard, BM-Bassoon Performance, 2018
Haley Blanchard is currently pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree in Bassoon
Performance at Baylor University where she is a student of Dr. Ann Shoemaker. At Baylor,
she has performed as Principal Bassoon of the Baylor Symphony Orchestra, Baylor Opera
Orchestra, and the Baylor Wind Ensemble. In 2014, she performed with the Wind
Ensemble at the Midwest Clinic in addition to concerts in the central United States. In the summer of 2015 and 2016, she received a scholarship to attend the Eastern Music Festival (NC) where she studied with George Sakakeeny, and Karla Ekholm. She has had the privilege of performing in masterclasses with Leonard Hindell, Ben Kamins, Peter Kolkay, Bernard Kolle, Christin Schillinger, and Jeff McCray. Haley also works closely with the Bocal Majority Bassoon camps, where she has participated as a student in ADRIT, and now Site Manager.
Haley Blanchard is currently pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree in Bassoon
Performance at Baylor University where she is a student of Dr. Ann Shoemaker. At Baylor,
she has performed as Principal Bassoon of the Baylor Symphony Orchestra, Baylor Opera
Orchestra, and the Baylor Wind Ensemble. In 2014, she performed with the Wind
Ensemble at the Midwest Clinic in addition to concerts in the central United States. In the summer of 2015 and 2016, she received a scholarship to attend the Eastern Music Festival (NC) where she studied with George Sakakeeny, and Karla Ekholm. She has had the privilege of performing in masterclasses with Leonard Hindell, Ben Kamins, Peter Kolkay, Bernard Kolle, Christin Schillinger, and Jeff McCray. Haley also works closely with the Bocal Majority Bassoon camps, where she has participated as a student in ADRIT, and now Site Manager.
Cody Coen
Cody Coen, BME '21
Cody Coen attended Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas and is currently a freshman intending to graduate with his Bachelor of Music Education in 2021. While living in the Fort Worth area, Cody studied with Mr. Ryan Morris and Dr. Michael Scott. Cody has also performed with the Concert and Symphonic All-State Bands at the TMEA convention held in San Antonio, Texas. In addition, Cody has interned at a Bocal Majority camp in Austin, Texas. He has also served as a Vocal intern at Central Christian Church in Weatherford, Texas. Other than bassoon, Cody enjoys traveling, watching musicals, and trying new foods.
Cody Coen attended Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas and is currently a freshman intending to graduate with his Bachelor of Music Education in 2021. While living in the Fort Worth area, Cody studied with Mr. Ryan Morris and Dr. Michael Scott. Cody has also performed with the Concert and Symphonic All-State Bands at the TMEA convention held in San Antonio, Texas. In addition, Cody has interned at a Bocal Majority camp in Austin, Texas. He has also served as a Vocal intern at Central Christian Church in Weatherford, Texas. Other than bassoon, Cody enjoys traveling, watching musicals, and trying new foods.
Kody Harrington
Kody Harrington, BME '21
Kody Harrington is currently a freshman pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education degree under the instruction of Dr. Ann Shoemaker. He is from Carrollton, TX where he attended Hebron High School and studied with Anna May Ghaly. Kody performed at the Midwest Convention with the Hebron High School Wind Ensemble in 2016. He has performed with the Texas Music Education Association Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band. Kody was a member of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra for 2 years.
Kody Harrington is currently a freshman pursuing a Bachelor of Music Education degree under the instruction of Dr. Ann Shoemaker. He is from Carrollton, TX where he attended Hebron High School and studied with Anna May Ghaly. Kody performed at the Midwest Convention with the Hebron High School Wind Ensemble in 2016. He has performed with the Texas Music Education Association Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band. Kody was a member of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra for 2 years.
Haley Houk
Haley Houk, Master of Music in Bassoon Performance, 2019
Haley Houk is currently pursuing her Master of Music degree at Baylor University as the Bassoon Graduate Assistant under the direction of Dr. Ann Shoemaker. Prior to attending Baylor, Haley taught for several years at Angleton High School in Angleton, TX as the Assistant Band Director and double reed teacher. She attended Texas Christian University where she received her Bachelor of Music Education in 2015, studying under Charles Hall and Michael Gathings. While at TCU, she had the privilege of performing at CBDNA and PASIC, touring Europe with the International Harmony Symphony, and performing world premières for several wind pieces as well as bassoon literature.
When not studying, practicing, or making copious amounts of reeds, Haley enjoys art, outdoor activities, and spending time with her friends and family.
Haley Houk is currently pursuing her Master of Music degree at Baylor University as the Bassoon Graduate Assistant under the direction of Dr. Ann Shoemaker. Prior to attending Baylor, Haley taught for several years at Angleton High School in Angleton, TX as the Assistant Band Director and double reed teacher. She attended Texas Christian University where she received her Bachelor of Music Education in 2015, studying under Charles Hall and Michael Gathings. While at TCU, she had the privilege of performing at CBDNA and PASIC, touring Europe with the International Harmony Symphony, and performing world premières for several wind pieces as well as bassoon literature.
When not studying, practicing, or making copious amounts of reeds, Haley enjoys art, outdoor activities, and spending time with her friends and family.
Jourdan Marsh
Jourdan Marsh, Bachelor of Music Education, 2017
Jourdan attended Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas and is a senior Music Education major at Baylor University. She has been a member of the Lake Highlands High School Wind Ensemble and the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Youth Winds for three years and is a three-year area participant, as well as a four-year All-Region member. She has performed at TMEA, local high schools, and retirement homes with the double reed organization, Bocal Majority.
Jourdan attended Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas and is a senior Music Education major at Baylor University. She has been a member of the Lake Highlands High School Wind Ensemble and the Lone Star Wind Orchestra Youth Winds for three years and is a three-year area participant, as well as a four-year All-Region member. She has performed at TMEA, local high schools, and retirement homes with the double reed organization, Bocal Majority.
Brandon Nath
Brandon Nath, Bachelor of Music Education 2017
Brandon Nath is a New Orleans, Louisiana native living in Waco, TX. He began playing the bassoon at age 14 and has studied with Benjamin Atherholt, Maxwell Pipinich, and Stacy Salay. He is currently a senior in Baylor's Bassoon studio.
Brandon has participated in the Tuacahn Summer Arts Festival in Ivins, Utah, the Glickman-Popkin bassoon camp, and the Birdfoot Chamber Music Festival of New Orleans. Brandon has had the privilege of participating in master classes with renowned artists such David McGill, Billy Short, Ellis Marsalis, John Miller, and the Imani Winds Woodwind Quintet.
Brandon Nath is a New Orleans, Louisiana native living in Waco, TX. He began playing the bassoon at age 14 and has studied with Benjamin Atherholt, Maxwell Pipinich, and Stacy Salay. He is currently a senior in Baylor's Bassoon studio.
Brandon has participated in the Tuacahn Summer Arts Festival in Ivins, Utah, the Glickman-Popkin bassoon camp, and the Birdfoot Chamber Music Festival of New Orleans. Brandon has had the privilege of participating in master classes with renowned artists such David McGill, Billy Short, Ellis Marsalis, John Miller, and the Imani Winds Woodwind Quintet.
Joseph Rodriguez
Joseph Rodriguez, BME '21
Joseph is currently a freshman Music Education Major at Baylor University. Native to Dickinson, Texas and a graduate of Dickinson High School, he has studied under Jan Cutting since May of 2015, when he began playing bassoon. Since then, he has participated in the AFA Summer Music Conservatory in Houston, TX, both in 2016 and 2017, and is currently performing with the Baylor Symphonic Band. When he is not practicing or making reeds, Joseph enjoys spending quality time with his friends and family.
Joseph is currently a freshman Music Education Major at Baylor University. Native to Dickinson, Texas and a graduate of Dickinson High School, he has studied under Jan Cutting since May of 2015, when he began playing bassoon. Since then, he has participated in the AFA Summer Music Conservatory in Houston, TX, both in 2016 and 2017, and is currently performing with the Baylor Symphonic Band. When he is not practicing or making reeds, Joseph enjoys spending quality time with his friends and family.
John Shaw
John Shaw, BME 2019
John Shaw is currently a junior Music Education major from Frisco, Texas where he attended Heritage High School and studied with Dr. Jennifer Auerbach and Mr. Michael Jones. At Baylor, he has performed as a bassoonist in the Symphony Orchestra and the Wind Ensemble. In 2016, he performed with the wind ensemble at the Texas Music Educators Association All-State convention. This past summer, John was a second year intern for the Bocal Majority bassoon camps where he taught young bassoon players how to make reeds, play in chamber ensembles, and learn more about the bassoon.
Some of John's hobbies include performing with the Baylor Colorguard, and the Somnium Winterguard, an independent guard in the North Texas Colorguard Association. When he is not practicing, John enjoys participating in sports, outdoor adventures, and writing.
John Shaw is currently a junior Music Education major from Frisco, Texas where he attended Heritage High School and studied with Dr. Jennifer Auerbach and Mr. Michael Jones. At Baylor, he has performed as a bassoonist in the Symphony Orchestra and the Wind Ensemble. In 2016, he performed with the wind ensemble at the Texas Music Educators Association All-State convention. This past summer, John was a second year intern for the Bocal Majority bassoon camps where he taught young bassoon players how to make reeds, play in chamber ensembles, and learn more about the bassoon.
Some of John's hobbies include performing with the Baylor Colorguard, and the Somnium Winterguard, an independent guard in the North Texas Colorguard Association. When he is not practicing, John enjoys participating in sports, outdoor adventures, and writing.
Andy sierra
Andy Sierra, BM-Composition, 2019
Andy is a third year Music Composition major at Baylor University. He began studying the bassoon in the fall of 2008 under the guidance of Ms. Monica Vasquez, and has continued his studies with Dr. Ann Shoemaker. During his time at Baylor, Andy has been a member of the Wind Ensemble as well as the Baylor Symphony Orchestra, and has had the honor of participating in master classes held by Billy Short and Frank Morelli.
As a composer, Andy has enjoyed writing music for friends, having his works performed in several student and studio recitals. He aims to pursue a career in composition with an emphasis in Multimedia Music and Production. When not studying or writing, Andy enjoys spending time with good friends or walking nature trails.
Andy is a third year Music Composition major at Baylor University. He began studying the bassoon in the fall of 2008 under the guidance of Ms. Monica Vasquez, and has continued his studies with Dr. Ann Shoemaker. During his time at Baylor, Andy has been a member of the Wind Ensemble as well as the Baylor Symphony Orchestra, and has had the honor of participating in master classes held by Billy Short and Frank Morelli.
As a composer, Andy has enjoyed writing music for friends, having his works performed in several student and studio recitals. He aims to pursue a career in composition with an emphasis in Multimedia Music and Production. When not studying or writing, Andy enjoys spending time with good friends or walking nature trails.
