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The British Double Reed Society 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.
This website was last updated on 9 March 2010.
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| In order to recognize the tremendous accomplishments of William Waterhouse (1931-2007) and Philip Bate (1909-1999) and to encourage double reed scholarship the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) is announcing the forthcoming publication of a Festschrift (celebratory publication) in honor of Waterhouse and Bate. Though aspects of the publication are technically a Gedenkschrift (memorial publication), the IDRS has decided that this publication not only serves as a memorial to two remarkable men, but also a celebration of their achievements and those of authors contributing to the project. Hence it will retain the title Festschrift. Continue reading... | |
| 10–17 April 2010 | Rarescale on Skye – music school featuring courses on the oboe and cor anglais by Paul Goodey, alto and bass flute by Carla Rees and a composing course and retreat by Michael Oliva. For further details visit www.rarescaleonskye.co.uk or email Mark Rees-Dawson on info@rarescaleonskye.co.uk. |
| Sunday 9 May 2009 | BDRS Annual Convention, Wycombe Abbey School, High Wycombe. The guest artists will be David Theodore (oboe) and Lorelei Dowling (bassoon). |
| Denne Gilkes Memorial Fund | |
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