Welcome to the Midwest Double Reed Society

Announcements

Announcing our guest artists for the 2015 Double Reed Festival!
Charles Hamann, oboe
Christopher Millard, bassoon
February 14, 2015
at UMKC See our Festival Page for more information!
Oboe Day!
University of Kansas 
April 19, 2014
Contact Margaret Marco at mmarco@ku.edu
Announcing our guest Artists for Double Reed Festival 2013:

William Ludwig, bassoon
Mark Ostoich, oboe

Find more information plus master class application on our Festival page.
Time to renew your membership! You can renew or join online through our Membership page. 

You can either mail your dues or pay at our upcoming Double Reed Festival in November.  
Announcing the date for Double Reed Festival 2013!
Sunday November 17, 2013 at the University of Kansas.

Check with our Festival page for updates for our schedule, guests and travel information.
Congratulations to the winners of our Young Artist Competition! Please see our YAC Competition page for the full listing of winners. 

A huge thanks to all that helped to make our competition run so smoothly including our judges: Ann Bilderback, Katherine Woolsey, Javier Valerio; our accompanist: Ellen Bottorff; and our host: Margaret Marco.

The MDRS is dedicated to serving the needs of double reed players throughout the midwest

Midwest Double Reed Society 
Double Reed Festival
Saturday, February 14, 2015 
hosted by Marita Abner &
The Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City
Charles Hamann, oboe
Christopher Millard, bassoon

Member Resources

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
  • Double Reed Societies - learn about other double reed societies around the world

Get the word out!

Have a recital, masterclass or event planned that you would like to invite Midwest Double Reeders to?  Contact us with your event information and we will post it on our website calendar, Facebook, Twitter, and our newsletter. Submit events here.

Advertise with the MDRS

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.
Don't miss out - become a MDRS member today
  • receive our newsletter
  • free admission to all our double reed festival classes and concerts
  • reduced rates to participate in our young artist competition
  • keep up to date with all the midwest double reed events

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