Taran Massey-Singh is an emerging bassoonist and contrabassoonist hailing from Brampton, Ontario, and is currently in the process of completing his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Toronto in the studio of Eric Hall.
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Taran has had the opportunity to participate in the summer academies Orford Musique and Domaine Forget de Charlevoix, and has played in masterclasses with esteemed bassoonists such as Gustavo Nuñez, Sophie Dervaux, Lola Descours, Christopher Millard, Andrew Brady, and Kim Laskowski, among others.​
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​An enjoyer of various musical styles, Taran currently holds positions as a rotating principal bassoon in both the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra and the University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra, is the principal bassoon of the Milton Philharmonic Orchestra, and is the contrabassoonist in the Rose Orchestra. Chamber music is something Taran holds dearly to him, as he enjoys playing with his wind quintet, No NameTM. When not playing classically, Taran enjoys playing jazz in the Downing Hybrid Ensemble, as well as performing with his contemporary trio, Stones, Breeze, and Tinder.
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In addition to his held positions, Taran actively freelances throughout Southern Ontario, actively seeking out new and exciting opportunities to showcase his sound, and help foster music within communities. Having played in most major solo, chamber, and ensemble forms and settings, Taran is able to bring seasoned knowledge and experience to various groups that he plays with.​
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As he delves further into his musical career, Taran hopes to continue to "expand his palete" with genres and styles that he plays in, making both the bassoon and the contrabassoon more cross-functional instruments. See what Taran is up to next by looking at his upcoming projects.
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Samuel Fraser
Bassoonist, Teacher
“Taran is a great talent who performs with a deep maturity and passion in his playing. As a colleague he is courteous, kind and a joy to play with. As a student he is highly conscientious and a leader. As a professional he shows great potential to make a change in the world.”
"I first met Taran when he was a high-schooler playing with the Rosebud Orchestra in Brampton, Ontario. Although he had been playing less than a year at the time, he clearly showed his keen intellect and focused determination during the rehearsal. In the seven years since, we have continued to work together at annual August sessions of Brooke Valley Bassoon Days, which I co-direct. It gives me great pleasure and a good amount of pride to see how Taran has grown (he is quite tall!) as a musician and bassoonist. More importantly though, it's his human qualities--his unceasing curiosity and desire to probe deeply into matters at hand--that set him on a path of great potential."
Richard Hoenich
Bassoonist, Conductor
Colin Clarke
Conductor
"Taran is the consummate professional. Talented, creative, and passionate. An absolute delight to work with!"