Gary Powell Nash's piece Deformation V features on the Grade 8 Bassoon Syllabus from 2025.

Madeleine Greener is a Bassoon Teacher and Performer. After studying at the Royal College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, her performance career has included performing with London Symphony Orchestra and the English National Opera Orchestra. Recently, Madeleine has been enjoying her life in Liverpool, primarily as a music educator (teaching woodwind, piano, voice, and whole class tuition) and as a bassoon reed maker. In this film, Madeleine shares her approach to teaching this piece.

Madeline has created a supporting document of lesson ideas connecting to the ABRSM Marking Criteria that you can download and keep, which outlines the key points from the film.

Last modified: Friday, 6 March 2026, 12:45 PM