Senior Spotlight: Anmol Karan, Bassoon
AYPO Marketing
What is your current AYPO ensemble?
Philharmonic (AYP)
What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?
AYSO in 2023-2024, AYP in 2024-2025
What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?
Cornell University.
What do you hope to do after graduation or your more long-term goals?
“I hope to be a software engineer and a bassoon player for fun.”
A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?
“My favorite memory from AYPO is the side-by-side rehearsal of Pictures at an Exhibition with the NSO and their principal bassoonist Sue Heineman.”
What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?
“My bassoon teacher, Kelly Stratil, inspires me the most. She showed me the value of practice. Through modeling my playing after her and listening to her concerts, I have grown to love playing the bassoon.”
Your advice for young musicians?
“Keep practicing, even when it's frustrating or it doesn't sound that pleasing, because with time and effort you'll grow to love the music you make.”
Congratulations, Anmol!