Category: Past News & Events

Past BDRS and non-BDRS news and events.

Past News & Events

Shorts Issue 2 | ‘Travels with a Bassoon’

by Louisa Denby15th December 202019th April 2021

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

by Louisa Denby27th November 202015th February 2021

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

by Louisa Denby27th November 202017th January 2021

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

by Louisa Denby24th November 202015th February 2021

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

by Louisa Denby10th November 202017th January 2021

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

by Louisa Denby17th October 202017th January 2021

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!

by Louisa Denby2nd October 202017th January 2021

The Royal Marines Band Service (RMBS) is recruiting oboe and bassoon players. For more information on the career opportunities the […]

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Tony Allcock RIP

by Louisa Denby21st September 202017th November 2020

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

by Louisa Denby9th September 202017th November 2020

Concession on Newmoon Musical Instrument Insurance We are pleased to welcome specialist music insurance providers Newmoon Insurance Services Limited to […]