Heckeldex was conceived in 2020 as a modernized resource for information on Heckel bassoons. Bassoonist Avery Dabe
sought to demystify and broaden access to the world of Heckel instruments with the launch of Heckeldex on July 26, 2021.
Since then, Heckeldex has continued to evolve and gain increasing recognition among Heckel enthusiasts.
The startup of Heckeldex.org would not have been possible without,
• Information and concept idea from Mike Frederick's original Heckel gallery, heckelbassoons.info
• Serial number sourcing from Edith Reiter’s “Wilhelm Heckel, Six Generations Dedicated To Music” (CPI Books, GmbH)
• Original website design and startup from programmer Camden Spehl.
• Technical revision and 2023 updates from Drew Dabe.
• Funding from studies with Mike Parker-Harley.
• Inspiration from James Kopp’s “The Bassoon” and Edith Reiter’s “Wilhelm Heckel, Six Generations Dedicated To Music”
Engaged in a diverse career as a performer and music advocate, bassoonist Avery Dabe is currently the second bassoonist of the New Mexico Philharmonic. Prior to moving to New Mexico, Avery studied with George Sakakeeny at the Eastman School of Music, and Mike Parker-Harley at the University of South Carolina. In addition to freelancing throughout the United States, Avery has performed in the music festivals of Aspen Colorado, Deer Valley Utah, Sarasota Florida, Washington DC, and Brevard North Carolina. Avery was formerly faculty at the Eastman Community Music School and spends time writing articles on turn of the twentieth century bassoon playing.