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Social evening invitation: Farewelling Noah Rudd



The NZ Double Reed Society would like to invite you all to an informal social evening to farewell Noah Rudd (oboe), eat yummy desserts and have fun!

  • Dessert, wine and soft drinks provided 
  • Farewell Noah Rudd (oboe) who is about to leave for further study in Australia. He has made a huge contribution to NZDRS over the past four years
  • Try your luck with a fun quiz about Noah and win two tickets to Bach's B minor Mass in April ( I have had these donated by someone who can't use them)
  • Meet other double reed players of all ages and levels
  • Share your thoughts on what you would like from NZDRS this year and whether you have skills or time to help us continue doing fabulous things
  • Grab some free oboe music that Alison is getting rid of!
When: 7.30pm, Monday 25 February
Venue: 281a Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn
Cost: Free to NZDRS members, $5 non members (please pay on the day)
RSVP to nzdoublereeds@gmail.com by Friday 22 February with number of people coming  so that we know how much yummy food to make!

With best wishes for a great 2019,

Alison and the NZDRS Committee

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