“I have been exclusively using Barton Cane for the last three or four years, and it is such a lifesaver for me! Processing cane can be tedious and unrewarding (apart from pre-gouging…who doesn’t love that???), but the amazing service Julie and David provide cuts out the stress. Especially considering just how rigorous an orchestral work schedule can be, using Barton Cane frees me up to focus on reed finishing and practicing. It has a direct positive impact on my quality of life. Plus, Julie and David are awesome people! I can’t thank them enough!”
Andrew Brady l Principal Bassoon, Atlanta Symphony
“My heartfelt gratitude to Barton Cane for committing to producing GSP cane to my specifications. It takes great skill to reproduce the blade profile that I use. David Threatte was tireless until finally achieving what I was hoping for! He encouraged me to be very particular. We went through some 20 prototypes to find what we were looking for, and I am thrilled with the result. David and Julie are a great team who offer support, with kindness, good humor and patience. Thank you!”
Frank Morelli l Bassoon faculty at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, the Yale School of Music, SUNY Stony Brook, and Distinguished Lecturer in Woodwinds at the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, CUNY
“Barton Cane offers an amazing resource to the bassoon community. The ability to try new things, experiment, and customize one’s experience is imperative to growth as an artist, and Barton Cane makes this easy by providing a wide array of profiles and shapes with clear and easy-to-read comparison of dimensions. Julie and David have the right priorities in life and the service they provide allows you to spend a little more of your own time living away from the reed desk! They are consummate philanthropists in the community and a wonderful business to support.”
Carin Miller Packwood | Principal Bassoon, Oregon Symphony; Adjunct Associate Professor of Bassoon, Indiana University
“I love playing Bassoon, but processing bassoon cane is probably my least favorite thing to do on earth. I can always rely on great stable cane from Barton. The less time spent processing cane means more time at bottomless brunch and who doesn’t want that?”
Joy Guidry l Bassoonist and Composer
“Since I have to switch between playing principal and second bassoon every few weeks, it's imperative that I have a reliable cane source from which to make reeds that play well in both positions. The quality and consistency that Barton Cane delivers is unmatchable and makes the transitions from one job to the other much easier. Thanks, Barton Cane!”
Amanda Swain | Principal Bassoon, Houston Grand Opera; Second Bassoon, Houston Ballet
“Barton Cane has increased my success rate with reeds by providing me more consistent quality in the cane, and has enhanced the efficiency of my reedmaking by providing consistently gouged, shaped, and profiled cane to my specifications. The service is personal and friendly, and they are quick to respond to my orders.”
Jeff Keesecker | Bassoon Professor, Florida State University
“We at Bocal Majority have been using Barton Cane for eight years now, starting as it's first and now, largest customer. We used to process all our own cane in house for our camps and for the reeds we make for sale, but because of the quality, consistency and excellent customer service we receive from David and Julie, we obtain cane nearly exclusively from Barton Cane. We make high-quality reeds that are sent all over the country and have been completely satisfied with our experience.”
Jennifer Auerbach l Owner, Bocal Majority
“I have been using Barton Cane for my personal, and professional reed needs for the past five years. Their high quality cane allows me to make consistent, great-sounding reeds for my diverse private studio. This exceptional product is matched by David and Julie’s commitment to prompt and attentive customer service.”
Dr. Alexander Onieal l Bassoonist, Central Texas Philharmonic
“I've been impressed with Barton Cane for many years now. You can count on having high quality and consistent cane with each order, resulting in a higher outcome of great reeds. One unique factor of Barton Cane is their incomparable shaper options - making it easy to try different shapes without having to buy pricey shapers. Both David an Julie are incredibly dedicated to their craft and want what is best for their customers. Before Barton Cane, I never knew you could make reeds without crying! The exact precision of each piece of cane means more consistency and a higher outcome of great reeds. I finally have time to explore my passion of lint collecting- thanks Barton Cane!”
Josh Baker l Principal Bassoon, The Florida Orchestra