University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Double Reed Day


November 3, 2012

Featuring guest composer Daniel Baldwin!

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 rehearsal 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!

Brochure

Registration Form

For more information, please contact:
Ted Soluri
psoa-doublereed@uwm.edu

Faculty

Margaret Butler
Acting Assistant Principal/English Horn, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Ted Soluri
Principal Bassoon, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Beth Giacobassi
Bassoon and Contra-Bassoon, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Schedule

8:30-9:00 am
Check-in: Zelazo Center Room 171

9:00-10:00 am
Rehearsal: Double Reed Day Large Ensemble

10:00 am-11:30 pm
Oboes: Solo & Ensemble Performance Class
Bassoons: Solo & Ensemble Performance Class

11:30-12:00 pm
Campus Tour

12:00-12:30 pm
Lunch

12:30-1:30 pm
Oboes: Reed Class (prize drawing for a handmade reed)
Bassoons: Master Class

1:30-2:30 pm
Oboes: Master Class with Katie Young Steele, Principal Oboe, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Bassoons: Master Class with Dr. Koenig, baroque bassoon specialist

2:30-4:30 pm
Vendors Open

Includes:
  • Fox Products oboes and bassoons
  • Buffet Crampon, USA oboes and English horns
  • Shawna Lake, Oboe Chicago
  • Carlos Coelho, featuring Loree oboes and English horns
  • Melk Music
  • White House of Music-Waukesha
    (with Ned Nagy repairman)
  • Reeds, tools, supplies, music and much more!
Sight Reading Sessions: 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. Featuring the Double Reed Day ensemble performing a world premiere by Daniel Baldwin.

Registration & Fee

Fee: $30

To register, download the registration form. If you have questions about registration or need assistance, please call the Box Office at (414) 229-4308.

Exhibitors

Browse among suppliers of tools, cane, music, instruments and all things of interest to the double reed player. Vendors include: Buffet Crampon, USA oboes and English horns, Shawna Lake, Oboe Chicago, Carlos Coelho, featuring Loree oboes and English horns, Melk Music, White House of Music-Waukesha and much more!

General Information

Map & Directions
Visit uwm.edu/map 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 and all other necessary equipment for rehearsals.

Lunch
Bring a sack lunch and beverage.

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