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NZDRS CHRISTMAS PARTY

We would love you to join us for our  NZDRS CHRISTMAS PARTY  this Sunday 8th December from 3.30 - 5.30pm. 🎄 Let us know if you can come along: nzdoublereeds@gmail.com There will be food, drink and the opportunity to play some fun music together, of both a seasonal and non seasonal variety. Bring: A music stand and your instrument!  Cost (including afternoon tea) NZDRS members: FREE Non members: Adults $20.00  Students and over 65's: $10.00 Please pay in advance to:  New Zealand  Double  Reed  Society Incorporated   38-9016-0011004-00  
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Registrations now open!

Registrations are now open for the NZDRS Double Reed Day,  1st February 2025. Be in early to gain a place in the Advanced Masterclasses and to get your Early Bird discount!     Click HERE to open the Application Form 
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Double Reed Day - 1st February 2025!

  Registration form and more details to come! 
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Online Oboe and Bassoon Competition 2024

The New Zealand Double Reed Society  proudly presents the                                                                                            NZDRS Oboe and Bassoon Competition 2024 The New Zealand Double Reed Society (NZDRS) is a branch of the Australasian Double Reed Society, a non-profit organisation which promotes and enhances the knowledge of double reed instruments (oboe and bassoon family). It runs regular performer’s evenings, masterclasses and other workshops throughout the year.  The NZDRS is excited to announce the fo...
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Chamber Club (Auckland)

  The first Chamber Club meeting for 2023 will be   SATURDAY 18 th  March, 2.00-4.30pm Venue:  165a Edgewater Drive, Pakuranga. Cost :    NZDRS Members: $20 adults, $10 students Non-members: $30 adults; $15 students   If you have never tried playing chamber music this is a chance to give it a go. First time players are invited to come to one session free. Payment:  NZDRS 38 9016 0011004 00  Include your name This will be an opportunity to make music and to discuss the future of this group.  Please register your intention to attend by Friday 10th March   nzdrschamberclub@gmail.com
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Discounts on Oboes and Reeds for Members

We are pleased to announce that NZ OBOE ( www.nzoboe.com/)  is offering a  5% discount on all new oboes  (Marigaux, Loree, Rigoutat and Howarth) and a  10% discount on KGE reeds and KGE oboes  to NZDRS  members! Contact  info@woodwindcorner.com  and click here to become a member of the NZDRS! 
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March Reed Making Classes

  This is for double reed players of all levels to learn and improve their skills at making and adjusting their own reeds. 2pm - 4pm March  13th St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 2 Symonds Street, Auckland Oboe reed making  with Camille Wells for long scrape and Martin Lee for short scrape. Bassoon reed making  with Jessica Goldbaum and assisted by Gordon Skinner.   Non members $40 Non member students $25 Members $15   Spaces are limited! Please email us at nzdoublereeds@gmail.com to secure your place. Look forward to seeing you there!
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