The ninth annual 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
psoa-doublereed@uwm.edu

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

Schedule

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

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

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

12:00-12:30 PM
Lunch

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

2:30-4:30 PM
Vendors Open
Includes:
Fox oboes and bassoons
Buffet Crampon, USA oboes and English horns
White House of Music
Oboe Chicago
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

New lower fee! $29

Register online now. If you choose to pay online, you will be forwarded to UWM's online payment system. Once you complete the online payment process, you will be returned to the Double Reed Day web site and presented with your registration confirmation page.

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 Crampon, USA, White House of Music, Oboe Chicago, repair consultation, CDs 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.

Lunch
Bring a sack lunch and beverage.