Double Reed Day

Join us for a day of double reed performances and classes open to bassoonists and oboists of all ages and abilities!

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Saturday, March 14, 2026

A day of double reed performances and classes open to bassoonists and oboists of all ages and abilities. Music Educators are welcome to attend. Everyone should bring their instrument and repertoire regardless of signing up to perform.

Hosted by BGSU Faculty:

Susan Nelson, bassoon
Dwight Parry, oboe

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Please note that registration will only be available online. Registration closes Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5 p.m. The $10 registration fee includes access to all activities for the day. Parents/Guardians do not need to register in order to attend the event. Nonetheless, they are expected to remain with their child(ren) throughout the course of the event. Participants should bring their own lunch. 

All participants age 18 and under must email a signed copy of the Media Release form to nelsosj@bgsu.edu. 

Media Release Form

Guest Artists:

TBA

Events

Faculty and guest performances, masterclasses and a special topics class for each instrument.

Vendors

  • Fox Products
  • Nielsen Bocal Supply
  • Jende Industries
  • Weisberg Systems
  • Bruce McCall- Double Reed Repair Specialist, Meridian Winds

Register to participate in the Oboe or Bassoon masterclasses with our guest artists and host faculty. Spaces are limited! Participants will be selected to represent a variety of repertoire and playing levels. You will be asked to list your masterclass repertoire on the registration page.

How to Prepare

Keep in mind a masterclass is like a private lesson open to an audience. Therefore your participation must be performance ready.

9 AM: Check in/Vendors Open
              Rehearsals for performers/Warm-up

10 AM: Recital: Guest Artists and BGSU faculty and students. Bryan Recital Hall

11 AM: Oboe topics class, Bryan Rehearsal Hall

11 AM: Bassoon topics class, Choral Rehearsal Hall

12:50 PM: Double Reed Ensemble reading session, Bryan Recital Hall

2 PM: Master class- oboe, Bryan Recital Hall

2 PM: Master class- bassoon, Choral Rehearsal Hall

4-5:30 PM: Knife sharpening class with Jende Industries

Updated: 11/14/2025 11:26AM