New Zealand Double Reed Society

A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION We would like to invite   ALL  double reed players in the Auckland region to come  and play  CHRISTMAS MUSIC    in a  DOUBLE REED BAND . Afternoon tea  will be provided by NZDRS.   Family members are most welcome to join us. If you play the oboe or bassoon at  any level , we would love to see you. We will provide the music - and it will be EASY!  There will be other people playing the same part as you and no one will know whether you are playing the correct notes or playing in tune.  You will have lots of fun and meet other players  The various parts of our celebration only take ONE hour each  We are catering for people on both sides of the bridge!  Please fill in your details on this link  (just so that we don't run out of strawberries   and mince pies).  Click on this link Venues and times on the poster BRING A MUSIC STAND AND A CHAIR (IF YOU NEED ONE) TO THE MALL.  THESE ARE NOT NEEDED ON SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER

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Here is the music for the Junior Ensemble.  If you have said you want to be in the Junior Programme, you should download and print this music.  Have a look at it before you come to the conference. Click here to get EL CONDOR PASA Click here to get GAVOTTE   If you have any problems downloading either of them, email me at nzdoublereeds@gmail.com. Any problems with learning the music, please take to your teacher.

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Sarah Roper is the oboe tutor in the next masterclass on the afternoon of July 31 . Time: 2.00pm - 5.30pm Venue: Philharmonia Hall, 427 Dominion Rd, Auckland   Proposed programme:  Advanced masterclass Interview with Sarah Roper over afternoon tea. Performance by Sarah. Reed making - finishing a reed Sarah Roper was born in New Zealand but was already living in England by the age of three. She grew up in Gloucestershire before attending Chetham´s School of Music in Manchester and then went on to the Royal Academy of Music, London, where she studied the oboe with George Caird and Celia Nicklin, whilst reading music at London University simultaneously. At the RAM she was awarded the Robert Rendell prize. The “DAAD” (German government) scholarship enabled her to study at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik, Karlsruhe, Germany, with Thomas Indermühle, attaining distinction for the postgraduate “Künstlerische Ausbildung 1” diploma. Sarah is Principal Oboe in the Real

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This is a preview so you know what we do!  What actually happens will be very close to this, with some minor changes possible.

This is your opportunity to play chamber music with other like-minded musicians.  It's not scary or threatening - just fun and a useful addition to your musical experiences. Suitable for all levels and ages. You are welcome to bring a friend, even one (or more) or doesn't play a double reed instrument! You do not have to be in a group already to come along - we will provide music and put you with players of a similar level. Very experienced tutors guide you through music - either music you've organised yourself, or music will be provided if necessary. Tutors are professional players who are keen to share their skills with enthusiastic amateur players. Minimal cost: NZDRS Members: $30 adults, $15 Gold Card holders, $10 students Non-members: $35 adults, $20 Gold Card holders, $15 students Non-members are invited to come along to one session at members' rates. March Session: When: 2:00pm - 4:30pm Saturday 19 March Where: Performing Arts Centre, St Cuthb

On March 16 in Wellington, Peter Dykes will reprise his stunning performance of the Anthony Ritchie Oboe Sonata, that many will remember from the Auckland NZDRS weekend last year. Also on the programme is Ken Wilson's Duo for clarinet and bassoon with Peter Scholes and Ben Hoadley.  Ben also plays a new piece for bassoon and special effects pedal (!) by Jeremy Mayall. 12:15pm at St. Andrews on the Terrace - admission free.

Fabulous oboe reed workshop with  Lorenzo Masala (Switzerland)!  What a wealth of knowledge and interesting ideas he has and the most engaging way of sharing his thoughts- double trampolines, sandwiches, motorways, windmills, rivers, Christmas decorations - his analogies and explanations were apt and also hilarious.  Good to have  Stephen Moschner  there too.  Thank you, Lorenzo.