Artists
Since entering the world of professional music in 1972, BENJAMIN KAMINS has enjoyed a distinguished career as an orchestral musician, chamber and solo performer, and educator. During his nine years as Associate Principal Bassoon with the Minnesota Orchestra, Mr. Kamins appeared as soloist with that orchestra and taught at St. Olaf and Macalester Colleges. In 1981 he was appointed Principal Bassoon of the Houston Symphony.
Since entering the world of professional music in 1972, BENJAMIN KAMINS has enjoyed a distinguished career as an orchestral musician, chamber and solo performer, and educator. During his nine years as Associate Principal Bassoon with the Minnesota Orchestra, Mr. Kamins appeared as soloist with that orchestra and taught at St. Olaf and Macalester Colleges. In 1981 he was appointed Principal Bassoon of the Houston Symphony.
Overview
The BlackLight Bassoon Ensemble was the brainchild of Sean Craypo and came into being in the fall of 1999. The original members Sean, Rian and Eric commissioned new works from University of Texas and other Austin composers and performed them in several venues and on the popular public radio show Eklektikos.