It is with tremendous sadness that we have learned of the death of Tony Allcock, oboist and founder member of […]
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New benefit for BDRS members
Concession on Newmoon Musical Instrument Insurance We are pleased to welcome specialist music insurance providers Newmoon Insurance Services Limited to […]
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Launch of ‘BDRS Shorts’
The first issue of ‘BDRS Shorts’ – a series of mini films featuring a whole range of performers, composers, topics […]
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WINNERS announced | Lockdown Photographic Competition
We had a wonderful response to our lockdown photographic competition, with plenty of entries in each of the four categories. […]
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Bassoon Rocks | New Publications from Theo Richens
15-year-old Theo Richens has been busy in recent times – check out his latest published compositions here. With influences from […]
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British Army Music aims to help musicians
British Army Music is looking at different options which may benefit instrumentalists who have experienced a lack of work as […]
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‘Bassoon Inspired’ | 61 online programmes in 61 days
Laurence Perkins writes… “When the lockdown began towards the end of March 2020 as the result of Covid-19, it was […]
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Lockdown Photographic Competition
**Deadline extended to 14th June** BDRS Photographic Competition Pics mean prizes! The BDRS website is undergoing an extensive redesign, and […]
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Virtual Oboe Competition
Check out this new competition for oboists here! You can also get updates via social media (see the above webpage).
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Contrabassoon fingering charts
We are very grateful to Alison Hunka, widow of the much-loved Nicholas Hunka, for giving us permission to publish these […]
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2020-21 CBSO Youth Orchestra Auditions
The CBSO Youth Orchestra is now inviting applications for 2020-21. This is a great opportunity for young people to receive […]
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Bassoon Inspired
Bassooning our way out of the coronavirus Free musical offerings every day to inspire and raise the spirits ~ A […]
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