Intro
Katie Legere is a professional bassoonist and educator based in Kingston, Ontario. She performs on modern and historical instruments, specializing in baroque bassoon, recorder, dulcian, and racket. A longtime member of the Kingston Symphony Orchestra, Katie is also co-founder of the Kingston Baroque Consort and an active performer with early music ensembles across Ontario and beyond including Melos Choir and Period Instruments.
Featured Highlights:
- Performer with Kingston Symphony Orchestra since 1993
- Co-founder of Kingston Baroque Consort (since 2021)
- Member of Melos Choir and Period Instruments
- Recordings include Viva Vivaldi (2025) and Voices Feminarium (2023)
About Me
I began playing bassoon at age 11 and have since built a diverse performing and teaching career. I have performed with the Kingston Symphony, Toronto Philharmonic, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Les Violons du Roy, Ottawa Symphony, Windsor Symphony, and Ohio Light Opera.
My journey into historical performance began in 2019 with the baroque bassoon, studying with Dominic Teresi (Tafelmusik) and attending masterclasses with leading European teachers. I now play on a copy of an 18th-century Johannes Scherer bassoon, crafted by the Wolf family of Germany.
I am continuing to deepen my expertise at festivals including the Amherst Early Music Festival and Tafelmusik Summer Institute. Syudying with Wouter Verschuren and Stephanie Corwin.
Performances
- Kingston Baroque Consort (2021–present) – Baroque bassoon, recorder
- Melos Choir and Period Instruments (2019–present) – Baroque bassoon, dulcian, racket
- Kingston Symphony Orchestra (1993–present) – Bassoon, contrabassoon
- Telemann Concerto à 7 in A minor, TWV 44:42 – Amherst 2025
- World premiere of Dafne by Georg Reutter – Amherst 2025
- Vivaldi Concerto in G minor, RV 497 (Adagio molto) – Kingston Baroque Consort, recorded 2025
- Vivaldi Concerto in A minor, RV 495 (Largo) – Melos Early Music, recorded 2023
Teaching
Katie has been an Adjunct Faculty member at Queen’s University since 1998, teaching bassoon and coaching chamber music. She has also taught at the National Music Camp of Canada and provides private lessons on bassoon, recorder, and historical instruments.
Her teaching philosophy blends historical awareness with modern technique, encouraging students to explore the full expressive range of their instruments.
Schedule
- Ongoing 2025–2026 Season – Kingston Baroque Consort concerts at St. James Anglican Church, Kingston
- July 14–18, 2025 – Local Arts Residency, Kingston Grand Theatre
- July 2025 – Amherst Baroque Institute (Telemann Concerto & Dafne premiere)