The British Double Reed Society (BDRS) is a society for players of
double reed instruments in the
United Kingdom
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and around the world. It was founded in 1988 to "promote and enhance the interests of all
double reed players, whether students, amateurs, professionals or teachers".
Primarily, the Society's members are
British
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Peoples, culture, and language
* British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies.
** Britishness, the British identity and common culture
* British English, ...
players of the
oboe
The oboe ( ) is a type of double reed woodwind instrument. Oboes are usually made of wood, but may also be made of synthetic materials, such as plastic, resin, or hybrid composites. The most common oboe plays in the treble or soprano range.
...
and
bassoon. Some specialise in the
cor anglais,
contrabassoon or French bassoon.
History
The Society was originally established by George Caird,
William Waterhouse and others to host the
International Double Reed Society
The International Double Reed Society (IDRS), is an organization that promotes the interests of double reed players, instrument manufacturers and enthusiasts. Services provided by the IDRS include an international oboe and bassoon competition, ...
convention at the
Royal Northern College of Music in
Manchester
Manchester () is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 552,000 in 2021. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The t ...
in 1989 and has since flourished as a society in its own right.
The current chair of the Society is James Turnbull and the joint presidents are
Roger Birnstingl
Roger Birnstingl is a British Classical music, classical bassoonist. He started playing the bassoon at age 14, Educated at Bedales School and later studied with Archie Camden at the Royal College of Music in London. He has served as principal ba ...
and
Nicholas Daniel
Nicholas Daniel (born 9 January 1962) is a British oboe, oboist and conductor. In 2003 he was appointed Artistic Director of the Leicester International Music Festival.
Education
He was educated at Salisbury Cathedral School and the Purcell S ...
.
The BDRS is a
registered charity.
Activities
The Society offers a wide range of services as well as providing a forum for the interchange of expertise, knowledge and opinion on all matters relating to double reed instruments.
* Publication of quarterly magazine ''Double Reed News''
* Annual convention, featuring recitals, masterclasses, workshops, seminars, reed-making and trade stands
* Regional conventions, providing members with the benefits of the annual convention in more remote parts of the country
References
External links
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Double reed organizations
Music organisations based in the United Kingdom
1988 establishments in the United Kingdom
Organizations established in 1988