Saturday, April 4, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 Virus, LU Double Reed Day is cancelled. Please come back to this site in Fall 2020 to receive news of the 2021 Double Reed Day.

Join oboe professor Nora Lewis and bassoon professor Carl Rath in a day devoted to double reed performance!

  • Observe and perform in master classes
  • Receive guidance and suggestions before you play at State Contest
  • Learn principles of reed making and adjustment
  • Enjoy the unique sonic experiences of oboe, bassoon, and other double reed ensembles
  • Meet other oboists and bassoonists
  • Visit Miller Marketing, a leading vendor of double reed instruments, accessories, and reed-making supplies

All events are in the beautiful Shattuck Hall on the Lawrence University campus. Open to all students in grades 9–12.

Double Reed Day is a free event and includes lunch in Andrew Commons

To participate, please register here

Overview of the Day:

9:00-9:30       Student Arrival and Check-In
9:30-10:15     Double Reed Ensemble Music Reading
10:30-12:00   Masterclass/Clinics
12:00-1:15     Lunch at Andrew Commons
1:30-3:00       Reed Making Workshop
3:00-3:30       Q&A
3:30-4:00       Break
4:00               Informal Concert

 

Nora Lewis Carl Rath

Nora Lewis
Oboe
920-832-6616
nora.a.lewis@lawrence.edu

Carl Rath
Bassoon
920-832-6866
carl.a.rath@lawrence.edu