New Zealand Double Reed Society

Registrations are now open for the NZDRS Double Reed Day,  1st February 2025. Be in early to gain a place in the Advanced Masterclasses and to get your Early Bird discount!     Click HERE to open the Application Form 

  Registration form and more details to come! 

We would love you to join us for our  NZDRS CHRISTMAS PARTY   on Sunday 8 December from 3.30 - 5.30pm. 🎄 There will be food, drink and the opportunity to play some fun music together, of both a seasonal and non seasonal variety. Cost (including afternoon tea) NZDRS members: FREE Non members: Adults $20.00  Students and over 65's: $10.00 Please pay in advance to:  New Zealand  Double  Reed  Society Incorporated   38-9016-0011004-00  

The New Zealand Double Reed Society  proudly presents the                                                                                            NZDRS Oboe and Bassoon Competition 2024 The New Zealand Double Reed Society (NZDRS) is a branch of the Australasian Double Reed Society, a non-profit organisation which promotes and enhances the knowledge of double reed instruments (oboe and bassoon family). It runs regular performer’s evenings, masterclasses and other workshops throughout the year.  The NZDRS is excited to announce the fourth ever Oboe and Bassoon Competition. Performers are to send in video recordings of their performance, which will be judged by oboist Helen Clinton and bassoonist Justin Sun. There are three categories; Beginner, Intermediate, and Open, and prizes for each of these categories for both Oboists and Bassoonists! Finalists may have their entry video posted on the NZDRS Facebook page. Please see below for competition guidelines and how to enter.  Competition