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Double Reed Pages

and other general music pages

 

 

There are dozens of oboe and bassoon pages on the web.  These are some of the more informative ones.

 

 

OBOE AND BASSOON PAGES:

 

International Double Reed Society

More information is available if you join, but even as a non-member the information is extensive and thorough.

 

Brian's Double Reed Page

Now available as a web archive. No information is recent, but much of it is still useful.

 

Oboe Insight

Though the home page appears to be simply a blog and fun links, perusing the menu leads to a wide variety of valuable information for the oboe player.

 

www.bassoon.com

A comprehensive site on the bassoon with information on reed adjusting, recordings, drawings, midi files, and links.

 

www.bassoon.org

A comprehensive site on the bassoon containing orchestra and band sites, links to players and teachers, jobs, Baroque bassoon, books and articles.

 

Oboes for Idgets

The information on troubleshooting is handy for students who cannot reach a teacher or for band directors looking for more information. The glossary section is also useful, particularly if you are trying to buy an instrument.

 

Arizona State University Oboe Page

This site has well-rounded information on oboe and English horn playing.

 

oboe:space

This is now a link for subscribing to an electronic newsletter that requires registration. The newsletter is produced by mkl reeds.

 

Barrick Stees, Bassoon

As a resource, the highlights of this page the "reed making" and "for students" sections. There is also information on his live performances and recordings.

 

Double Reed Web Ring

After setting up an account, you can reach many web pages in the double reed community.

 

Frank Morelli, Bassoon

The cyber masterclass on this page is where pedagogical information is posted. There is also information on his performances and recordings.

 

John Schroder's Bassoon Home Page

On this page, the "My Way" and "Fingerings" links will be of the most interest to bassoonists.

 

Jennifer Paull, Amoris International

This is the web page for those interested in the oboe d'amore.

 

Heckel Bassoon, Heckel Contrabassoon, Heckel CREST Bassoon and Heckelphone Serial Numbers

 

The Bassoon-Family Fingering Companion

By Terry Ewell

 

 

ON COMMISSIONING:

 

A Guide to Commissioning Music

This is an outline overview of commissioning.

 

Meet the Composer

This organization works with the NEA to provide financial support to organizations wishing to commission new works.

 

 

GENERAL INTEREST:

 

Lars Kirmser’s Music Trader

A place to buy and sell instruments as well as a directory of music industry sites.

 

Clarion Associates, Inc. Musical Instrument Insurance

 

Classical Net

Contains over 7500 links relating to the Classical music world.

 

Classic Web

Contains links by category including job listings.

 

National Public Radio

On this site, you can find information on local station schedules and radio shows, and see press releases on music, arts, and culture.

 

National Endowment for the Arts

On this site is information about grants, professional development, organizations, and publications.  Some links are useful for professional artists; other links are for music supporters.

 

Music Education Online

Academic job postings reside here as well as information on music advocacy, links, grants, and other resources.

 

Musical Chairs.info

Advertises orchestral vacancies from over 120 orchestras in addition to information on other topics such as management and conservatories.

 

MIDI for Kids

An after school program providing schools with keyboard labs that are equipped to accompany music students.

 

Children's Music Resources

This page is part of a commercial site, zzsounds.com, that contains links helpful to music educators.

 

Polyphonic.org

This site is sponsored by the Eastman School of Music. It includes profiles of orchestras, interviews on streaming video, forums, articles, and more

 

Texas School Music Project

TSMP is a music education web site providing teaching tips and tools of the trade for music educators of all levels.  TSMP is a service provided by the faculty of the Department of Music at Stephen F. Austin State University.  You may link directly to the Bassoon section and the Oboe section.

 

MusiciansHealth.com

This site has numerous articles on typical physical problems for musicians and strategies for avoiding them. The site is sponsored by an individual chiropractor.

 

Alexander Technique Center

 

The Complete Guide to Alexander Technique

 

Alexander Directory: The Global Directory on Alexander Technique

A resource for finding instructors throughout the world.

 

The Performing Arts Medicine Association

 

 

 

 

 

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