BDRS/RNCM Double Reed Festival February 2025
We’re thrilled to invite you to another fantastic BDRS Double Reed Day, this time in partnership with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Manchester!
This exciting event will feature a stellar lineup of world-class tutors and performers from the RNCM, offering a day packed with inspiring sessions, performances, and opportunities to dive into the world of double reed instruments.
We’re delighted to welcome the following distinguished artists:
– Stéphane Rancourt – RNCM Senior Tutor in Oboe
– Andrea Zucco – RNCM International Tutor in Bassoon and Senior Tutor in Bassoon
In addition to the lunchtime concert, the day will include performance classes, tutored ensemble opportunities, and the chance to join a mass play-together to round off the event. As always, you’ll also find a wide selection of instruments and accessories from various traders to explore
In addition to the lunchtime concert there will be performance classes and opportunities to play in tutored ensembles, with the day culminating in a mass play-together, as well as a wide range of instruments and accessories on offer from various traders.
Activities to include:
Oboe and bassoon ensembles
Performance classes
Studio (for grades 1-5, working on short excerpts with the tutor
Oboe Ensemble
Bassoon Ensemble
Bassoon reed-making demonstration
Oboe reed-making demonstration
Period instruments talk and demonstration
Oboe and bassoon repair/maintenance talk
Contra Clinic
Cor Clinic
Ticketing Information
Ticket sales have now ceased.
School-age/student in full-time education
BDRS member price £30 • Non-member price £35
Adult
BDRS member price £40 • Non-member price £45
We strongly recommend that under-18s be accompanied by a parent/carer.
(The parent/carer may attend for free unless participating in their own right.)
A small number of bursary places are available. Please email assistedplaces@bdrs.org.uk if you would like information on how to apply.
Supporter tickets (£10) are for non double reed players (e.g. a partner or additionalaccompanying parent/carer). (Any participant may observe any session without paying an extra £10 and without the need to reserve a place for the desired session.)