About the BDRS

The British Double Reed Society (BDRS) was founded in 1988 to promote and enhance the interests of all double reed players, whether students, amateurs, professionals or teachers. Thanks to the efforts of the prime movers, George Caird and William Waterhouse, the BDRS has flourished and continues to grow, offering a widening range of valued services to its members as well as providing a forum for the interchange of expertise, knowledge and opinion on all matters relating to double reed instruments.

• Double Reed News
  a comprehensive quarterly magazine with news and information from around the world including: historical and technical articles, profiles of players, help columns, advice for students of all ages, reviews and classified adverts
• Annual convention
  recitals, masterclasses, workshops, seminars, reed-making and a wide selection of trade stands
• Regional conventions
  providing members with the benefits of the annual convention in more remote parts of the country
• Concessionary discounts
  on accessories, music and instrument insurance from well-known suppliers
• A chance for all to contribute
  by sending letters or articles to DRN. An essential source of information, advice and contacts for teachers, students, amateurs, professionals and all enthusiasts of double reed instruments

The BDRS is a non-profit making organisation established to further the interests of all involved with the oboe and bassoon. The BDRS acts as a national forum for debate and the exchange of ideas, information and advice on all aspects of double reed instruments. It also fulfils an important role in encouraging greater interest in the instruments, and securing their place in the wider cultural and educational environment.

The Society's membership list is held on a database. The policy adopted by the Society is that the list will not be disclosed to any third party and is maintained solely for the purposes of administering the Society. The individual name and address of any member who is on the Teachers' Register may be given in answer to a query from someone wishing to take up music lessons.

The BDRS is a registered charity, number 1080461, in the United Kingdom.

JW, 21-May-2008