eighth Annual Double Reed Day
Double Reed Day is open to double reed players of all ages and levels. Join the UWM Music Department's double reed faculty and your fellow players for a day of master classes, workshops and faculty and ensemble performances. The day begins with an ensemble rehersal for all participants, followed by several master classes and rehearsals. Browse the double reed vendors in the afternoon, and end the day with a recital featuring UWM faculty and the Double Reed Day Ensemble. Register early to receive your ensemble music!

For more information, please contact:
Ted Soluri
tsoluri@uwm.edu

UWM DOUBLE REED FACULTY
Stephen Colburn
Principal Oboe, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Margaret Butler
Second Oboe, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Ted Soluri
Principal Bassoon, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Beth Giacobassi
Bassoon and Contra-Bassoon, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

DOUBLE REED DAY SCHEDULE
8:30-9:00 AM
Check-in, Zelazo Center Lobby

9:00-10:30 AM
Double Reed Day Large Ensemble Rehearsal

10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Oboes: Performance Class
Bassoons: Performance Class

12:00-12:30 PM
Lunch

12:30-2:30 PM
Oboes: Master Classes
Bassoons: Master Class

2:30-4:30 PM
Vendors Open
Includes:
Fox oboes and bassoons
Buffet oboes and English horns
Brass Bell Music Store
FREE instrument repair
consultation
CDs, DVDs, tools, cane, music, supplies, and much more!

Sight Reading: Join other participants in level appropriate trios and quartets for your instrument.

4:30-5:30 PM
Recital: Double Reed Day Faculty and Ensembles Perform

Please prepare a piece of no more than 15 minutes for your performance or master class. An accompanist will be provided but you will need to supply the piano part.

REGISTRATION & FEE
The cost for early registration (through October 15, 2008) is $30. After October 15, you may register onsite at a cost of $35. (If you miss the early registration deadline, please contact Ted Soluri at tsoluri@uwm.edu to let us know you are coming.)

To register, download an application form here or contact the Peck School of the Arts Box Office at (414) 229-4308 or stop by the box office in the Zelazo Center. Box office hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm.

EXHIBITORS
Browse among suppliers of tools, cane, music, instruments and all things of interest to the double reed player. Vendors include: Fox oboes and bassoons, oboes and English horns from Buffet, Brass Bell Music Store, repair consultation, CD’s from Crystal Records and more!

GENERAL INFORMATION
Map and Directions
Click here for map and directions to campus.

Parking
You are encouraged to use metered street parking or the underground parking garage at the UWM Union.

Music
All music will be furnished by the UWM Band Department. Students must provide their own pencils, folding music stand, and all other necessary equipment for rehearsals.