Double Reed Day
Sunday, February 19, 2017 8:00am-6:00pm
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 performing in a master class.
Register Here!
Please note that registration will only be available online. Registration closes Friday, February 17, 2017 at 4pm. Registration will NOT be available at the door on February 21. The $20 registration fee includes lunch and access to all activities for the day. Parents of participants are welcome to attend free of charge.
All Participants age 18 and under must submit a Liability and Release Form to nmieses@bgsu.edu
Liability Form
Release Form
Hosted by BGSU's:
Susan Nelson, bassoon
Nermis Mieses, oboe
2017 Guest Artists:
Erin Hannigan, Principal Oboe, Dallas Symphony
Martin Kuuskmann, Bassoon, University of Denver
Events
Solo competition, performances, master classes, double reed choir for all that want to play, vendor exhibits, and a closing performance with the competition winners.
Vendors
Carlos Coelho
Moosmann Bassoons
Jende Industries
Fox Products
Double or Nothing Reeds
Weisberg
Systems
Moosmann Bassoons
Imagine Music
Categories
Oboe:
High School: Ages 15-18
College Level: Ages 18-22
(graduated from HS)
Bassoon:
High School: Ages 15-18
College Level:
Ages 18-22 (graduated from HS)
Eligibility
Students must be older than 15 and younger than 22 on the competition day.
Repertoire
Any work for oboe or bassoon with piano accompaniment. Duration of
the music selection (with or without cuts) must be a minimum of 5 and
a maximum of 10 minutes.
Pre-screening
- Competitors must submit an unedited recording of themselves performing their chosen competition repertoire (maximum 10 minutes). Submitted recordings with piano accompaniment will be given priority, but recordings may be submitted without the piano accompaniment. Cuts are allowed, with written description of the cut(s) upon submission. Recordings must be received by Monday, January 23, 2017.
- Submissions by mail or electronically are acceptable.
- The work performed at the competition must be the same as on the audition recording.
Dr. Susan Nelson, nelsosj@bgsu.edu
Double Reed Day Solo Competition
Bowling Green State University
College of Musical Arts
1031 Moore Musical Arts Center
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0290
Acceptance
A maximum of 5 competitors in each of the four categories will be accepted to compete. All entrants will be notified of acceptance in the competition by email no later than Friday, February 3, 2017.
Accompanist
All works must be performed at the competition with piano. Upon acceptance in the competition, competitors may provide their own pianist or request an accompanist through BGSU. A copy of the piano accompaniment music must be sent with the audition recording. If requesting a BGSU pianist, mark cuts in the piano part upon submission.
Judges
Erin Hannigan, ob
Nermis Mieses, ob
Oboe judge- TBD
Susan Nelson, bsn
Martin Kuuskmann, bsn
Bassoon judge- TBD
Prizes
For each of the four categories a 1st prize, 2nd prize, and Honorable mention will be awarded.
1st Prizes: $75 gift certificate to TrevCo-Varner Music, Certificate of Participation, and performance at the Double Reed Day closing concert.
2nd Prizes: $50 gift certificate to TrevCo-Varner Music and Certificate of Participation
Honorable mention: Certificate of Participation
If there are any questions about the BGSU Double Reed Day or Competition, please contact Dr. Nermis Mieses at nmieses@bgsu.edu or 419-372-2955.
Register today to participate in the Oboe and Bassoon masterclasses with our guest artists and host faculty. Spaces are limited! Participants will be selected to represent a varied repertoire. 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. Concerto competition repertoire is acceptable material for the masterclasses.
7:00am - Competitor check-in
7:30am - Competitor rehearsals
9:00am - General check-in (Note that registration will NOT
be available at the door)
Registration is ONLINE ONLY- Last day to register is Friday,
February 17th at 4pm)
Solo competitions (Open to the public)
| Exhibits Open
9:00am - Solo Competitions (open to the public) | Exhibits Open
10:45am - Guest Artist & Faculty Recital (open to the public) | Announcement of Solo Competition Winners (Photo)
11:30am - Exhibits | Special Sessions to be Announced
12:30pm - Lunch (provided) | Exhibits Opened
1:30pm - Masterclasses
1:45pm - Youth/Beginner Rehearsal & Guided Tour of Exhibits
3:15pm - Exhibits Open
4:00pm - Double Reed Ensemble rehearsal (anyone that wants to play)
5:00pm - Closing Concert: featuring Solo Competition winners and Double Reed Ensemble (Open to the Public)
6:00pm - End