Double Reed News
- 3 Issues each year
- 36-page magazine full of news, events, contacts, supplies, articles and classified ads
- A must for double-reed players!
- BDRS members have preferential rates for advertising in Double Reed News
BDRS Membership
Membership Options
Student BDRS Membership
£20.00
Every year
Becoming a member of the society opens up a whole spectrum of opportunities to meet, play, discuss, enjoy, and promote double-reed instruments.
✓ Double Reed News Magazine
✓ Discounts & Concessions in Select Music Shops
✓ Events at Concessionary Rates
✓ Preferential advertising rates
✓ Enjoy access to discounted IDRS membership as a BDRS member
If you are an existing BDRS member and previously set up your membership via Standing Order or bank transfer, please scroll down for details on how to renew your subscription.
Current BDRS Members – please click here to request access to the members’ area using your existing membership.
Standard BDRS Membership
£30.00
Every year
Becoming a member of the society opens up a whole spectrum of opportunities to meet, play, discuss, enjoy, and promote double-reed instruments.
✓ Double Reed News Magazine
✓ Discounts & Concessions in Select Music Shops
✓ Events at Concessionary Rates
✓ Preferential advertising rates
✓ Enjoy access to discounted IDRS membership as a BDRS member
Need DRN delivery outside of the UK?
Membership Benefits
The British Double Reed Society (BDRS) was founded in 1988 to promote and enhance the interests of all double reed players – whether students, amateurs, professionals, or teachers.
Becoming a member of the society opens up a whole spectrum of opportunities to meet, play, discuss, enjoy, and promote double-reed instruments.
Concessions & Discounts
Enjoy Enjoy 10% discount on music, insurance, and accessories from:
- Lark Music Insurance
- New Moon Music Insurance
- The Oboe Shop at Crowthers
- Crook and Staple
- June Emerson Wind Music
Enjoy access to Associate membership of IDRS. This includes newsletters, online resources, The Double Reed magazine, and discounted conference rates plus competition eligibility..
Events
- UK Events – recitals, masterclasses, workshops, seminars, reed-making, and a wide selection of trade stands – are run by a variety of organisations throughout the United Kingdom
- International Double Reed Society (IDRS) Conferences.
Renewing your membership
How do I renew my membership?
If you are a BDRS membership who has started a new membership using this website, all renewals will be handled directly using the payment method you used previously.
For existing BDRS members who signed up before April 2025 the following information applies:
For UK members we ask that you pay your membership renewal by bank transfer or our preferred method Standing Order.
We wish to reserve payment by PayPal to non-UK members as there are charges for the society when PayPal is used.
Membership fees for UK members are:
Student – £20.00 per annum;
Standard – £30.00 per annum.
These fees also apply for non-UK members who opt to receive digital copies of DRN.
If you wish to set up a new Standing Order, amend an existing one, or pay via bank transfer, please contact your bank or use online banking facilities to arrange this. Please note that this is a business account.
Account name: British Double Reed Socty (please note exact spelling)
Sort code: 09-01-51
Account number: 26649308