FOX PRODUCTS CORPORATION - Key Persons
Founder Hugo Fox played bassoon for the Chicago Symphony for almost 30 years. While in the symphony, he wanted to improve the instrument that he loved and envisioned a high-quality bassoon made entirely in the United States. After retiring in 1949, he returned home to make that vision a reality. Today, we continue to embrace Hugo's commitment to excellence while keeping production in the same location on the Fox family farm in South Whitley, Indiana, USA.
Hugo Fox served as Principal Bassoon of the Chicago Symphony from 1922 until his retirement in 1949. During his time with the symphony, he conceptualized the possibility of world-class bassoons made in the United States. After retiring in 1949, he returned to his hometown of South Whitley, IN, where he opened shop in pursuit of this goal.