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International Double Reed Society Conference 2009: 21-25 July
This July, Birmingham Conservatoire (Birmingham, UK) hosts the 38th annual International Double Reed Society Conference. It’s a huge event – over five days, we’ll welcome some of the world’s most celebrated performers, composers, teachers, workshop leaders, speakers and traders to Birmingham. We’re expecting up to 1,000 participants – and we want you to be one of them!
Read on to find out why you should be at IDRS 2009, and don’t miss our money-saving tip at the bottom of this email. Or, jump straight into our events calender to see what's going on: Tues 21 / Wed 22 / Thurs 23 / Fri 24 / Sat 25
We hope to see you soon…
The IDRS 2009 Team
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More than a double reed day...
The International Double Reed Society Conference isn’t your average double reed event. Sure, there will be recitals – over 60 of them, in fact. Yes, we’ll have traders – nearly 50 of them, from major retailers to legendary makers like Heckel. Masterclasses? Thirteen. In all, over 100 events make IDRS 2009 the most significant double reed event in the world this year.
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Looking for something new to play?
Expanding the double reed repertoire, IDRS 2009 includes over 40 world premiere performances, in addition to a host of European and UK premieres. Well known names writing specifically for this event include Thea Musgrave, Judith Weir, Paul Patterson, Judith Bingham, Roger Redgate and John Woolrich.
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Junior Day: ‘Across the Pitch’
A whole-day event for young musicians! ‘Across the Pitch’ features performances, reed-making workshops, mini-masterclasses and more. The climax of the day will be a world premiere performance of a new work by Roger Redgate at Birmingham’s Town Hall, featuring junior participants, oboist Christopher Redgate, live electronics, a DJ, and a VJ - free to audiences and sure to bring the house down! The day also includes a Teachers’ Symposium. |
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Register Now!
You can register for the whole Conference or by the day, using our simple and secure online registration system. If you order additional concert tickets or merchandise at the same time, it will all be waiting for you when you arrive – no fuss! Need accommodation? We have a huge range of options available to book by email or phone, all within easy walking distance of the Conservatoire. Can’t commit right now? You can also register on the day, but be aware that accommodation may book up early. |
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What is the IDRS?
Established in 1971, the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) is a world-wide organisation of double reed (oboe and bassoon family) players, instrument manufacturers and enthusiasts. With over 4,400 members from 56 countries, IDRS is the largest organisation of its kind in the world. Members gain access to an active double reed community, publications, online resources and much more.
Money-saving tip: it’s cheaper to join the IDRS and register for IDRS 2009 as a member than to pay the non-member rate!
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