Double Reed Day

FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT!

A one-day intensive seminar for oboists and bassoonists from high school through professionals.

All musicians are welcome to attend all classes, exhibitions, and performances, and to participate in our double reed ensemble. High School and College bassoonists are invited to register to perform in a masterclass.

Learning modules will include:

High School and College Masterclasses
Reed Class
Double Reed Ensemble
Double Reed Exhibitors
Faculty Recital-featuring new double reed music from Composer Caleb Liddell

Featured Guest Artists:

◊Amy Collins (Professor of Oboe, University of South Florida)

◊George Sakakeeny (Professor of Bassoon, Eastman School of Music)

◊Caleb Liddell (Composer)

Hosted on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

John and Ben — **Faculty**

Professor Ben Roidl-Ward (Left) Professor John Dee (Right)

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Saturday October 5, 2025

UIUC School of Music

Smith Memorial Hall
805 S. Mathews Ave
Urbana, IL 61801

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for this FREE EVENT

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9am–10:00 Registration in Smith Hall Lobby
10am–11:30 Reed-Making Classes, High School Masterclasses
11:30 – 1:00 Exhibits Open
12:30 – 1pm LUNCH Free Pizza, Smith Lobby
1pm – 2:30 Guest Artist Masterclasses
2:30 – 3:30 Exhibits Open
3:30-4:30 Finale Concert – Smith Hall, Concert Stage
4:30 – 5pm Photos

Directions and Parking

Sessions will take place in Smith Memorial Hall
From any parking area, make your way to the East Entrance of Smith Memorial Hall.
Check-in will be in the Smith Memorial Hall Lobby.

Registration is OPEN for this FREE EVENT

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