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Francisco Joubert Bernard

2nd Bassoonist of the Louisville Orchestra

Francisco Joubert Bernard
“The tonal sheen of Francisco Joubert Bernard's solo bassoon stood out amid a strong orchestral contribution, whipped up to fever pitch by Wigglesworth.”
— Lawrence Budmen, South Florida Classical Review
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NAAS Instrument Grant Recipient

Francisco received a partial instrument grant from the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS) to purchase a bassoon bocal, enhancing his professional development as a bassoonist. NAAS provides individualized, long-term…

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Eastern Music Festival Bassoon Faculty

Francisco is teaching this year at the Eastern Music Festival (EMF) in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he joins an accomplished faculty in guiding over 265 young musicians from around the…

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NYO2 2024 Bassoon Faculty

Francisco is happy to be coaching at Carnegie Hall's NYO2 program again this summer. NYO2 (National Youth Orchestra) is a program where outstanding young American instrumentalists from underrepresented communities in…

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International Musician Cover

Francisco was featured on the cover of the April issue of International Musician Magazine, with the lead article highlighting his biography and the significance of active involvement in organized action.

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SPCO Mozart's Marriage of Figaro & Jupiter

Francisco is thrilled to be invited back to perform with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. This time, he will be featured in performances of iconic works such as Mozart's The…

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Sphinx: Black Music Seen LIVE

At this year's SphinxConnect: Amplify, Francisco will be sharing a panel with Dale A. Breidenthal, Jennifer Arnold, and Joseph Conyers about: An intergenerational conversation between orchestra musicians that serves to…

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Sphinx 2024 SOPA Jury

Francisco will be part of Sphinx's SOPA Jury for this year's competition. As described by the Sphinx Organization: SOPA transforms lives by providing aspiring orchestral musicians the unique opportunity for…

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ProMusica Chamber Orchestra

For the first time, Francisco performs as part of the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra in Columbus Ohio playing pieces by Julia Perry as well as Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 performed…

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About

Learn more about Francisco Joubert Bernard and his accomplished career as a bassoonist. Explore his resume, educational background, summer music festivals, current positions, and much more here.

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Teaching

Learn more about Francisco's teaching career, from being a bassoon professor at the University of Louisville to private lesson experience and summer music festival coaching with the goal of mentoring young musicians to achieve their full potential.

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Recording

Recording is a crucial aspect of Francisco’s career as a professional musician. Discover his contributions to video game soundtracks, music production, and recording. Visit here to learn more about having VG Bassoonist record for you or collaborate on your next audio project.

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Audios

Listen to Francisco in action with this curated sample library showcasing the versatility of the bassoon. Explore fun bassoon ensembles and orchestral excerpts here.

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