We are enormously grateful to both Jenny Porcas (widow of the late Roger Lord) and renowned Israeli bassoonist Mordechai Rechtman […]
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Past BDRS and non-BDRS news and events.
Thea Musgrave’s ‘Night Windows’
Thea Musgrave’s Night Windows for oboe and strings features as part of the Pandemonium online Music Festival in Govan, Glasgow, Scotland, […]
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Shorts Issue 2 | ‘Travels with a Bassoon’
Founder member of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra Andrew Hunter talks to artist Franzeska Ewart about his life as a bassoonist […]
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New Head of Woodwind at RAM
RPO Contrabassoonist Fraser Gordon has been appointed as the new Head of Woodwind at the Royal Academy of Music, London. […]
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Alexander Technique for double-reed players
Joseph Sanders, professional oboist and Alexander Technique teacher with thirty years’ experience, is offering Alexander Technique sessions for double-reed players, […]
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Nicholas Daniel OBE appointed BDRS Oboe President
We are pleased to announce that Nicholas Daniel OBE has been appointed to the post of Honorary Oboe President to […]
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Major new Contrabassoon Solo premiering at London’s Cadogan Hall
We were delighted to receive the following press release from the Mozart Symphony Orchestra regarding forthcoming exciting performances this December! […]
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Telemann Fantasias Recording Competition
Following the online Tribute to Telemann’s Fantasias on 20th July, George Caird and Jeremy Polmear announce an Open Competition for […]
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The Royal Marines Band Service is recruiting!
The Royal Marines Band Service (RMBS) is recruiting oboe and bassoon players. For more information on the career opportunities the […]
Continue readingTony Allcock RIP
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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