Performers' Evening 30 March 2015

Our first Performers Evening of 2015 will be held on Monday 30 March at 7:30pm at Philharmonia Hall, 427 Dominion Rd.

Tutors performing the Poulenc Trio at the Double Reed Day 2014

This is an informal, friendly, fun opportunity to practice performing! Bring along a piece you are preparing for exams or chamber music competitions, or just something you are working on in your lessons. Perfection is not necessary. Feel free to bring your own pianist or chamber group members.

Entry for members is FREE, non-members $10.

Sign up by replying by email by Friday 27 March. Please state what piece you wish to play when you reply. nzdoublereeds@gmail.co.nz

Thanks and see you at the Performers Evening!

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