Announcements

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.
UMKC bassoon professor, Marita Abner would like to invite everyone to a Master Class/Bassoon day with Leonard Hindell, bassoonist with the New York Philharmonic from 1972 - 2005.  It will take place at UMKC on Saturday, March 2, 2013.  Please see the entry on our Calendar page for more information.
We are now accepting applications for our Young Artist Competition.  Entries are due April 5, 2013 and Fees must be post marked April 6, 2013. 
Announcing the date for our Young Artist Competition. It will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the University of Kansas. Entry form will be posted on our website closer to the competition. Please check out our rules and requirements on our Young Artist Competition page.
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.

Welcome to the Midwest Double Reed Society

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


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

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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.

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