Congratulations to Eric Killen, the winner of our IDRS Student Sponsorship 2012.  Eric will be performing in a masterclass before bassoonist William Winstead this summer at IDRS Conference 2012.  MDRS is covering his entry to the conference for the entire week.

Our 2012 Young Artist Competition has been rescheduled for Fall 2012 at the University of Kansas.  Our date is still to be determined but you can view our rules and requirements on our competition page.

Thank you to our hosts, guests and vendors that made our festival such a success:


Benjamin Kamins, bassoon
Robert Stepehnson, oboe
Eric Stomberg, bassoon
Margaret Marco, oboe
Carlos Coelho, Carlos Coelho Woodwinds
Justin MIller, Miller Marketing Co.
Susan Maxwell, Maxwell Profiler
Bruce Gbur, Prairie Dog Press

MDRS member and bassoon professor Marita Abner would like to invite all members to the UMKC Bassoon Day.
There will be classes all day featuring guest artist, John Miller
and Alan Fox of Fox Bassoons
other presenters are: Jodi Deitz, Susan Maxwell, Leigh Muñoz
Save the date! November 19

contact Marita Abner for more information: abnerM@umkc.edu

Our website features many resources for our members.  
We have a comprehensive lists for webpages to help you find information on:

• Double Reed Suppliers - lists of instrument suppliers, reed makers, print music suppliers and repair technicians
• Competitions - opportunities for Oboists and Bassoonists in the United States and around the world
• Research Tools - where to find information on double reed topics
  
• Double Reed Websites - list of useful and informative websites for the oboe and bassoon
• Historical Performance - research tools, websites, and historical instrument makers
• Employment - where to find employment as a double reed player, soloist or teacher
• MDRS Member Recordings - Recordings available performed by MDRS members
• Double Reed Societies - learn about other double reed societies around the world

Are you a music or double reed vendor? You can advertise with the Midwest Double Reed Society.  With your paid advertisement comes with both a listing on our website and our newsletter. You are able to reach a targeted audience of double reed musicians throughout the midwest.