Composer

LAB BRATS

Harnessing the Bassoon: "Miles To Go" by Lindsey Wiehl

Lindsey's song "Miles To Go" is available almost anywhere you listen to music (Spotify, Apple Music, itunes, etc.).

"I like to think that the woods taught me this song. During the pandemic, I spent a lot of time in the woods in Upstate New York, and this song found me. My heart felt full. I knew I had to bring it to life, and am so enthused with how the song has become its own entity. "

"I would like the world to know that all instruments can have a place in all genres of music. There is no reason to make artistic decisions into rules, and I feel so grateful to be finding beautiful ways to incorporate the rich tones of the bassoon in new musical spaces."

The "Plus One" Project

"Plus One" is a project that I'm passionate about. This collection of songs is all about showcasing how pop music and songs of varying styles and genres can include more classical instruments (as the 'plus one'). "Miles To Go" was one of the first songs that I wrote that really featured the bassoon as a main component. Since then, I have written several more to add to the "Plus One" project including the newest release in May 2021, Hazy. This quirky pop tune was such an ideal canvas to show off the quirky side of the bassoon.

You can find this song just about anywhere you listen to music including Spotify, Youtube, Amazon Music, iTunes, & Pandora.

Musical Compositions

Commissions In-Progress!:

"Music Box" for Solo Bassoon
Commissioned by Scott Pool

For chamber groups:

Rock, Paper, Scissors, for 2 Bassoons and Contrabassoon
Commissioned by Kirstin Kennedy and Jacob Fernandez

Beyond Winter, for Bass Clarinet, Contrabassoon, and Piano
Commissioned by Jeremy Wohletz
Premiered at the 2024 CMS Central Conference!
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Six Shifty Eyes, for bassoon trio (2020)
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Performed at Texas A&M University in 2020!
Performed at the Meg Quigley Vivaldi Bassoon Symposium, 2021!
Performed at the CMS Southern Regional Conference 2021!
Performed at Slippery Rock University 2021!
Performed at Griffith University of Queensland Conservatorium 2021!
Performed at Concordia College 2023!
  Performed at the University of Kansas 2023!

Sleight of Hand, for bassoon and percussion (2021)
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Hex's Bonfire, for flute, bassoon and viola (2021)
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Performed at the National Flute Association Conference 2022!

The Peacock Suite, for woodwind quartet (2021)
Instrumentation: flute, oboe/flute 2, clarinet, bassoon/bass clarinet
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I. Colorful Feathers
II. Wake Up Honk
III. Fowl Weather
IV. Gazing at the Frozen Lake
V. Rooftop Tango

Advancing Monuments (2017)
premiered in the David Owsley Museum of Art

Guitarra, for guitar and flute (2017)

Miyazaki Bike Ride, for string quartet (2016)

Thrumotion, for mixed ensemble (2016)

Flu Grass, for bluegrass band (2016)

For solo instruments/instrument plus piano:

A Party Earned, for bassoon and piano (2023)
for Keith Sweger
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Baby's Song, Op. 2 (2023) for solo piano
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Our Glass Chapel (2023) for viola and piano
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The Letter and the Envelope (2022) for bassoon and piano
Commissioned by Miriam Brack Webber
Premiered by Miriam Brack Weber in April 2023!
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Our Natural Satellite, Drifting Away (2022) for bassoon and piano
Commissioned by Cody Hunter
Premiered at the International Double Reed Society Conference 2022!
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Orbit (2021) for bassoon and piano
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Anthems of an Unnamed Explorer for solo bassoon (2021)
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Commissioned by Evan Fields

Baby's Song (2020) for solo piano
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Upward (2020) for solo piano
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Premiered at the 2023 Music by Women Conference

Seven Stages for solo English horn (2019)
Commissioned by Sara Renner
Premiered at the International Double Reed Society
Conference 2021!
Recorded by Sara Renner on her album "Oboe Unfolded"
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Performed at the 2023 Music by Women Conference

Jesus Loves Me, arrangement for solo piano (2016)
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For large ensemble:

The Letter and The Envelope, for Orchestra and bassoon solo
Commissioned by the Heartland Symphony Orchestra
Premiered in April 2024!
Purchase the score and parts for orchestra here!

Katina (2022), for Wind Ensemble
Listen and contact for more information!

Ultreia (2015), for Symphony Orchestra, winner of the 2015 College of Saint Rose composition contest

Commissioning Details:

Current Rates:

Musical Composition Commission:
- Solo or solo with piano accompaniment: $100/minute of music
- 2-5 instruments: $140/ minute of music per instrument
- Orchestra/Band: $200/minute of music
Song (Popular Genre): $600 for a 3-5 minute song
Create a Jingle (under 30 seconds): $100
Mix/Master of your work: $40/hour

Click the button below to contact Lindsey directly to inquire! Composition consortium projects are another way to partially support the funding of a new commission. To learn more about composition consortium options, please email using the button below!

Lindsey Wiehl's music is published by ZenMonster Music Publishing.

Make Me Some MUSIC!

Where to hear my music performed live!

2023

February 4, 2023, 9 AM, Double Reed Day, Concordia College, MN
March 2, 2023, 5 PM, Music By Women Conference, Columbus, MS
March 3, 2023, 7:30 PM, Music By Women Conference, Columbus, MS
March 28, 2023, 5 PM, Bassoon Recital of Megan Erin, University of Kansas
March 28, 2023, 7 PM, Bassoon Recital of Christopher Raymond, Lincoln Land Community College
April 1, 2023, 7 PM, Bassoon-a-palooza, Brockopp Brewing, Valley City, ND
April 3, 2023, 7:30 PM, Bassoon Recital of Christopher Raymond, Millikan University
April 8, 2023, 3 PM, Faculty Recital of Miriam Brack Webber, Bemidji State University
June 11, 2023, 5:30 PM, Bassoon in June, Pioneer Park, Valley City, ND

2024

February 18-20, GIGIfest, Sunrise, FL
Lab Brats Album
March 23-24, Central Chapter College Music Society Conference, Fargo, ND
Beyond Winter --world premiere
March 23-24, Northeast Chapter College Music Society Conference, Kutztown, PA
Live Looping on Bassoon
April 6, 7:30 PM Heartland Symphony Orchestra, Little Falls, MN
The Letter and The Envelope, Miriam Webber soloist --world premiere of orchestral arrangement
April 7, 2:30 PM, Heartland Symphony Orchestra, Little Falls, MN
The Letter and The Envelope, Miriam Webber soloist
June 19-21, American Viola Society Conference, Los Angeles, CA
Hex's Bonfire performed by the Middle C Collective
August 15, Lithgow Public Library, Augusta, ME
Arrangements of music from popular stories
September 16, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Music Faculty in Recital
Music Box, Scott Pool soloist --world premiere

2025