Capable of equaling the germanstyle bassoon until the 19th century, it was the most common woodwind lowpitched instrument. Wilson spoke about his path to the office, why his book isnt the typical. Nerdette host greta johnsen recently revealed that she has a secret obsession. On a special nerdette all about bassoonery, we talk with the office star rainn wilson about being the bassoon king. As one would expect from a book by rainn wilson, this is not your typical actors memoir. University book store presents henry winkler and lin oliver here. I talk about the hierarchy of nerds in my book, and i went all through that hierarchy. His pacing, timing and storytelling are rock solid. They talked about the history of the instrument with bassoonist and culture writer eileen reynolds, jammed with a principal bassoonist from the chicago philharmonic, and even called up the selfproclaimed bassoon king, rainn wilson. Wilson was born in 1966, and when he was five, the family moved to olympia, wash. The myriad sounds of his life invoke laughter, reflection, and empathy. It is exceptionally difficult to play because the traditional placing of the finger holes is scientifically irrational. Sure, the forward to rainn wilsons memoir the bassoon king. And in the book, wilson also discusses falling in love with acting while.
Rainn wilson of the office talks about his new memoir. Basson is a term used for a musical instrument similar to the earliest fagotto that also offered a low pitch range, and which started being referred to as the fagotto from the latter half of the 17th century. For office fans expecting a comedic comeback from dwight schrute, this might not be the book for them. Jan 26, 2016 rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university book store. It is a combination of a comingofage memoir discussing his career and celebrity status coupled with discussions on religion and more, with wilsons involvement in the bahai faith since his. Rainn wilsons memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life. Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director, businessman, and producer. There are more substantial reasons for you to open up the bassoon. The bassoon king 7pm tuesday, november 17 online orders for this event have been turned off.
Art, idiocy, and other sordid tales from the band room nov 10, 2015. The bassoon king rainn wilson 9780525954538 netgalley. In the excerpt below from the bassoon king, wilson recalls his glory days as a. Contrabassoon may theoretically play music for bassoon, which has much more solo repertoire, but the sonic and mechanical differences from the bassoon and bassoons comparative facility in the high register mean that bassoon repertoire is not always suited to contra.
Bassoon, the principal bass instrument of the orchestral woodwind family. Rainn wilson of the office talks about his new memoir, the. My life in art, faith, and idiocy is a nonfiction book authored by american actor rainn wilson. The bassoon is a woodwind instrument in the double reed family that plays music written in the bass and tenor clefs, and occasionally the treble. General musical instrument accessories see all 8 departments. Rainn wilson, aka dwight from the office, has done a bangup job at creating a very enjoyable read in the bassoon king. My life in art, faith, and idiocy dutton, on sale nov. Rainn wilson the bassoon king book tour the wilbur. The bassoon king by rainn wilson read by rainn wilson. Take this opportunity, partway through this ridiculous book, to reach out to a teacher who made an impact on you and thank them. My life in art, faith, and idiocy audiobook by rainn wilson. Most of us dont know that much about rainn wilson yet, so the book delivers. Aug 11, 2017 this week, johnsen and cohost tricia bobeda brought back the bassoon, one of the largest woodwinds.
The offices rainn wilson is currently on a book tour in support of his recently published memoir the bassoon king. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, everyones favorite work nemesis and beet farmer. In his new memoir, the bassoon king, the actor reveals himself to be much more. The book is called the bassoon king, after an instrument you played as a. May 07, 2015 read an excerpt from rainn wilsons book. Nov 17, 2015 the offices rainn wilson is currently on a book tour in support of his recently published memoir the bassoon king. Nov 09, 2015 rainn wilson at the orpheum in phoenix, 1117. If for nothing else, this should be heralded for being an almost perfectly constructed autobiography. The name bassoon, used in the englishspeaking world, also drives from a french word, basson. Not only have i read this book, but i also attended rainn wilsons book signing at the dallas musuem of art. Rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university book. Nov 08, 2015 and while schrutes foreword trashes wilsons the bassoon king. Rainn wilson on life as the bassoon king usa today. Nov 27, 2015 from a weirdo nerd to a guy who plays one on tv nprs ari shapiro talks with the actor rainn wilson about his new memoir, the bassoon king.
Rainn wilsons new book the bassoon king is available in stores on november 10, but his sweet bassoon jams are available right here and now. Wilsons latest film, permanent, is about embracing the weirdness of your own family. Rainn wilson gets spiritual in his memoir the bassoon. The bassoon king is funny, fascinating, frightening, educational, and full of surprises. The memoir is smart, inspirational, and funny, so the addition of wilsons performance adds delectable icing to a tasty cake. The book is called the bassoon king, after an instrument you played as a kid. Nov 10, 2015 rainn wilson s memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life. He grew up in seattle, washington but graduated from new trier h. In performance, the bassoon is held aslant on a sling. Nov 17, 2015 mark kozelek performs with rainn wilson on bassoon. Mark kozelek performs with rainn wilson on bassoon. Rainn wilson on permanent and life postoffice its tuesday. Standard of excellence book 2 bassoon standard of excellence comprehensive band.
University book store presents henry winkler and lin oliver heres hank. And today hes publishing a memoir called the bassoon king. My life in art, faith, and idiocy, rainn wilson continues to embrace dwight schrute, the office character that made him a household name, even letting him. Rainn wilson narrates his own story with such perfection that the only disappointment is the fact that it ends. Sure there was a clarinetlike instrument in the cantina scene in star wars, but lets face it, clarinets are. The basson, which has only a few keys and from which the modern bassoon developed during the baroque period, is a musical instrument in which a traditional sound endures. This week, johnsen and cohost tricia bobeda brought back the bassoon, one of the largest woodwinds. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oakland press wilsons hilarious book is a brisk, delightful read for his devoted fans.
Nov 10, 2015 rainn wilsons new book the bassoon king is available in stores on november 10, but his sweet bassoon jams are available right here and now. Tutor book learn as you play series by peter wastall 1 jan 1983. The bassoon king by rainn wilson, 9780525954538, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, the offices breakout star and everyones favorite work nemesisbeet farmer. Aug 11, 2017 on a special nerdette all about bassoonery, we talk with the office star rainn wilson about being the bassoon king. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I thought it was very funny for him to write the introduction and also hate the book. Rainn wilsons new book the bassoon king is available in stores on november 10, but his sweet bassoon jams are available right here and. Rainn wilson, best known for playing dwight schrute in the office, joined boston public radio to talk about his new memoir the bassoon king, his website soulpancake, and of course the office. Watch rainn wilson accompany mark kozelek on the bassoon. The oakland press wilsons hilarious book is a brisk, delightful read for his devoted fans. After attending both tufts university and the university of washington, rainn studied acting at nyus.
My life in art, faith and idiocy by rainn wilson isbn. Rainn founded a website and media company, soulpancake, that eventually became a bestselling book of the same name. He said, firstly, that the bassoon was found at a junk store and was very cheap. With over 50 photographs, modern fingering charts, and indepth instruction on performance basics, instrument care, and reeds, the new weissenborn method is a musthave for all bassoon students. The offices rainn wilson on art, faith and keeping dwight schrute. Wilson, best known for his role as dwight schrute on the office, created quite a stir in the bassoon community with the release of his 2015 autobiography the bassoon king as bassoonists everywhere finally received their longawaited moment in the spotlight. Viewers of the office fell in love with the character and grew to love the actor who played him even more. Viewers of the show fell in love the character and grew to love the actor who played him even more. Rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university. Sure there was a clarinetlike instrument in the cantina scene. There is an instrument that is so unique and cool that you could. Mark kozelek performs with rainn wilson on bassoon pitchfork. And while schrutes foreword trashes wilsons the bassoon king. From a weirdo nerd to a guy who plays one on tv nprs ari shapiro talks with the actor rainn wilson about his new memoir, the bassoon king.
Rainn wilson on art, faith and keeping dwight schrute. The bassoon king download pdfepub ebook gets free book. Wilson actually addressed the event in which he smashed a bassoon on colbert. Hal leonard essential elements bassoon book 1 with eei by hal leonard 4.
Rainn wilson, right, with a bobblehead version of dwight schrute, his character from the office. It is a combination of a comingofage memoir discussing his career and celebrity status coupled with discussions on religion and more, with wilsons involvement in the bahai faith since his early childhood playing a major role. He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the nbc sitcom the office, for which he earned three consecutive emmy award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. Rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university book store. The most pleasant surprise was learning how deeply spiritual and truly authentic rainn wilson is.
Nov 29, 2016 the bassoon king is funny, fascinating, frightening, educational, and full of surprises. As one would expect from a book by rainn wilson, this is. Carefully researched and edited from the original 1887 edition all lessons and. Nov 12, 2015 for office fans expecting a comedic comeback from dwight schrute, this might not be the book for them. They talked about the history of the instrument with bassoonist and culture writer. Aug 11, 2017 rainn wilson with his bassoon in high school band. Rainn wilson gets spiritual in his memoir the bassoon king, and dwight schrute has something to say about it. Rainn wilson s new book the bassoon king is available in stores on november 10, but his sweet bassoon jams are available right here and now. For me, meditation is a great tool that i use in my daily life to ground me. You know rainn wilson as dwight from nbcs the office, but im not sure many are fully prepared for how outrageous and often endearing his life story can be, captured in the pages of the bassoon king.