معرفی
Grace Houde serves as Bassoon Professor at Seton Hill University and PYCO School of Music in Pittsburgh, specializing in instrumental pedagogy and performance. Her dual appointments reflect an active role in both higher education and community music training.
Her educational foundation includes:
- M.M. in Bassoon Performance from Carnegie Mellon University (2018)
- B.M. in Bassoon Performance from the University of Florida (2016)
Professor Houde's expertise centers on bassoon performance techniques, chamber music coaching, and orchestral preparation. Her teaching integrates professional performance experience from engagements with the Erie Philharmonic, Westmoreland Symphony, and international festivals including Aspen Music Festival and WASBE conventions. This practical approach emphasizes technical mastery and artistic interpretation for developing bassoonists.
Her competitive achievements include:
- First prize in the Silberman Chamber Competition
- First prize in the Carnegie Mellon Baroque Concerto Competition
As a freelance educator, she maintains flexible advising for bassoon students across institutional settings. Her performance career directly informs studio teaching, with regular appearances at IDRS Conventions and collaborations with regional ensembles like the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh and Ohio Valley Chorale. Current activities focus on advancing bassoon pedagogy through applied instruction and professional performance.
