BGSU Presence at the 2025 International Double Reed Society Conference

The 2025 International Double Reed Conference (IDRS) was held at Butler University in Indianapolis June 10-14.  All activities at the conference are approved by an IDRS panel  through an application process or offered by special invitation, and BGSU exhibited a large presence at the conference this year with participation from faculty, current students, and alumni.  

Susan Nelson, bassoon professor
- Part of composer Jenni Brandon’s Presentation: “Creativity in Collaboration: Performers and Composers creating Music Together” along with other professional musicians
- Performed part of newly arranged "Tide Pools" for 2 bassoons with Christin Webb, freelance chamber and orchestral bassoonist from L.A.
- Solo Performance of Roger Zare’s new work: "Seas of the Moon"

Dwight Parry, oboe professor
- Concerto Performance of "Les Belles Heures" by Guillaume Connesson on an evening Gala Concert
- Taught a masterclass "The Dynamic Soloist"
- Adjudicated the Fernand Gillet- Hugo Fox International Oboe competition

Students (past/present)
14 students total; 10 participated in a session and/or performance

Current students:

Audrey Boyles (bassoon), attended the conference

Cruz Stock (bassoon), attended the conference
- His solo piece “Life Well spent” was performed by alumnus Vincent Martinez

Kathryn Swanson (Oboe) & Tumaini Sango (piano)
- Performed in a masterclass for Alyssa Morris, composer and oboe professor at Kansas State University

Alumni:

Jennifer Bouck (clarinet and double reeds)
- Performed in a recital with alumnus Ashley Mania

Brandon Golpe (bassoon)
- Performed in a masterclass for Ivy Ringel, principal bassoon of the Indianapolis Symphony
- Performed in a recital with the OSU bassoon ensemble

Josh Hart (bassoon), attended the conference

Annie Lombard (bassoon)
- Performed in a masterclass for Christin Schillinger, bassoon professor at Ithaca University

Ashley Mania (bassoon)
- Performed in a recital with alumnus Jennifer Bouck
- Performed in a masterclass for John Steinmetz, a bassoonist and composer
- Performed with the Baroque Band

Vincent Martinez (bassoon)
- Performed current student Cruz Stock’s solo piece “Life Well Spent”
- Performed in a masterclass for John Steinmetz, bassoonist and composer
- Hosted a BIPOC Affinity mixer for IDRS

Alex Meaux (bassoon)
- Performed in a recital

Owen Polkinghorn (bassoon), attended the conference

Amber Verser (oboe), attended the conference

Mayuri Yoshii (oboe)
- Part of John Steinmetz’ presentation session: “Oboe or Bassoon: Which is Better? and Other Burning Questions”