Introducing our six finalists!

Congratulations to the six finalists of the Double Reed Composition Competition! Their compositions will form the basis of a collection of pieces by NZ composers suitable for intermediate double reed ensembles (oboe and bassoon). They will be published by SOUNZ. Perfect pieces for NZCT Chamber Music Contest 2019.

Colin Decio - Chorale for Three Bassoons
Ross James Carey - Petite Suite for Double Reed Trio (two oboes and bassoon)
David Hamilton - Double Reed Quartet (three oboes and bassoon)
Joshua Taylor - quest for morrowkind (two oboes and bassoon)
Jayan Bhikha - Te Ngahere (two oboes and bassoon)
Chris Adams - Canticum Novum Terrae (two oboes and two bassoons)

Congratulations as well to Victor Wei, winner of the high school section of the NZDRS Composition Competition for his piece for oboe and three bassoons, Topp Enstance.

Colin Decio - Chorale for Three Bassoons

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Ross James Carey - Petite Suite for Double Reed Trio (two oboes and bassoon)

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David Hamilton - Double Reed Quartet

Joshua Taylor - quest for morrowkind

Jayan Bhikha - Te Ngahere

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Chris Adams - Canticum Novum Terrae

Our first reed making class of 2021 is coming up in February!

This is for double reed players of all levels to learn and improve their skills at making and adjusting their own reeds. 2pm - 4pm February 13th Auckland Philharmonia Hall, St Albans Ave 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!

NZDRS Oboe and Bassoon Competition 2022!

We are excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2022 Bassoon and Oboe Competition! Entries are now open, and will close on the 15th of May 2022 at 11.59pm. Guidelines: The New Zealand Double Reed Society proudly presents the NZDRS Oboe and Bassoon Competition 2022 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). NZDRS runs a chamber music club, regular performer’s evenings, masterclasses and other workshops throughout the year. The NZDRS is excited to announce the third ever Oboe and Bassoon Competition. Performers are to send in video recordings of their performance, which will be judged by oboist Martin Lee and bassoonist Ingrid Hagan. There are three categories; Junior, Intermediate, and Open, and prizes fo

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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