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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.

 

Oboe Insight

This page has a wide variety of 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

A site sponsored by MKL Reeds, this is an appealing page with more information on reeds than many others.

 

Barrick Stees, Bassoon

As a resource, the highlight of this page is the teaching section, which has many articles on bassoon pedagogy. There is also information on his live performances and recordings.

 

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.

 

Pop Goes the Oboe

This site is dedicated to oboe performance in pop styles and includes information on recordings.

 

Jennifer Paull, Amoris International

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

 

Courtesy of Thomas Ohme Woodwind Service:

 

Emergency Repair and Double Reed Serial Numbers

 

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.

 

The Center for the Promotion of Contemporary Composers

While most of this site is related specifically to composers, this web site has a large catalogue of new music by member composers, including many for oboe, bassoon, and English horn.  If anyone is looking for innovative new works to perform alone or with other instruments, check out this page.  If you are a composer, you will find a wealth of free information at CPCC as well as listing of upcoming concerts.

 

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 6000 links relating to the Classical music world.

 

Classic Web

Contains links by category including job listings.

 

Meet The Music

This site seeks to expose people to classical music and contains a directory of orchestras in the U.S.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Alexander Technique Center

 

The Complete Guide to Alexander Technique

 

The Performing Arts Medicine Association

 

 

 

 

 

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