John Campbell

John Campbell has performed professionally for over 40 years. From 1969 to 1974 served as principal bassoon of the Calgary Philharmonic (Canada). Currently a freelance player in Los Angeles he serves as principal bassoon with the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay, Culver City Symphony, Marina Del Rey Symphony, Peninsula Symphony and the Carson Symphony. As a commercial performer he has been on the soundtracks of many movies, TV shows and commercials, which include such classics as Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, The Lion King and Mickey’s Christmas Carol for Disney. Mr. Campbell is on the faculties of Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Los Angeles, Chapman University and Biola College. His students hold current positions in orchestras in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia.

Solo Performance:

1986 Asian Tour – Mozart Bassoon Concerto in Bb K. 191

Gunther Schuller – Concerto For Contra Bassoon – Bakersfield Symphony (West Coast Premier)

von Weber – Andante and Hungarian Rondo - Bakersfield Symphony

Performance: Other

Principal Bassoon (1969 – 1974) – Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Alberta, Canada

Principal Bassoon – Glendale Symphony, Carmen Dragon Conductor

Pasadena Symphony

Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

New York City Ballet (Touring)

San Francisco Opera (Touring)

San Francisco Ballet (Touring)