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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.

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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

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Joshua Taylor - quest for morrowkind


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Jayan Bhikha - Te Ngahere



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Chris Adams - Canticum Novum Terrae