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Francisco Joubert Bernard is Second Bassoon of the Louisville Orchestra, Principal Bassoon of the Sphinx Orchestra and Professor of Bassoon at the University of Louisville. A New World Symphony alumnus and Yale School of Music graduate, he champions Latin American repertoire and mentors under-represented young musicians.

Francisco Joubert Bernard is a dynamic bassoonist and educator recognized for his versatility in orchestral performance and his commitment to community engagement. He currently serves as Second Bassoon with the Louisville Orchestra and Principal Bassoon of the Sphinx Orchestra in Detroit, an ensemble dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black and Latinx musicians. A highlight of his tenure in Louisville includes his participation in the recording of the orchestra’s Grammy Award-winning album featuring Yuja Wang performing Teddy Abrams’ Piano Concerto. Francisco holds a Master of Music from the Yale School of Music and a Bachelor of Music from the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico. Outside of the concert hall, he has been an industry leader, having served and negotiated as part of the orchestra musicians committee, and has been featured on the cover of the International Musician magazine. He is the current owner of VGB Music Store.