Nobody around me takes bassoon seriously!

I’m making this post because I noticed that in my community, pretty much nobody takes playing bassoon seriously. I’ve seen many people try and play it, but when I ask them about why they’re playing it, it’s never their primary instrument. They always play something else like saxophone or oboe, but are playing it now for some technical reason. So far, I’m the only person I know who plans to graduate high school playing bassoon and pursue it as a career. Does anyone else know what I’m talking about?

I seriously can’t see why more people are playing it. I think it’s a beautiful instrument, and not many people get the chance to play it. But those who do (at least where I am) never take it seriously enough to actually learn the instrument and everything it has to offer. Besides, where I am, bassoonists are literally always in demand, so wherever you audition for you’re likely to get in.