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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.
All attendees should register at the following link in order to receive a free pizza lunch and commemorative t-shirt: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/735935448
About
Events will include:
- High School and College Masterclasses
- Special Topics Classes
- Double Reed Ensemble (featuring all participants premiering a new work by Athena Carson)
- Double Reed Exhibitors:
- The Music Shoppe
- Oboe Chicago
- Nielsen Bocal Supply
- Faculty Recital
Featured Guest Artists:
- Roger Roe (Solo English Horn, Indianapolis Symphony)
- Ben Kamins (Professor of Bassoon, Rice University)
Featured Composer:
- Athena Carson
Hosted in Smith Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Double Reed Studios are grateful for the generous sponsorship of:
Fox Products (T-Shirt and Guest Artist Travel Sponsor)
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The Music Shoppe (T-Shirt Sponsor)
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Jones Double Reeds (Lunch Sponsor)
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Oboe Chicago (Double Reed Ensemble Commission Sponsor)
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Midwest Musical Imports (Guest Dinner Sponsor)
We are extremely excited to welcome the following vendors to campus:
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The Music Shoppe
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Oboe Chicago
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Midwest Musical Imports
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Nielsen Bocal Supply
Information
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Noon – 6 PM
UIUC School of Music
Smith Memorial Hall
805 S. Mathews Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for this FREE EVENT
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. All attendees should register at the following link in order to receive a free pizza lunch and commemorative t-shirt: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/735935448
Schedule:
12:00 – 1:00: Registration/Free Pizza Lunch! Lobby of Smith Hall; Vendor Time
1:00 – 2:30: Guest Artist Masterclasses
2:30 – 3:30: Vendor Time – Instrument and Supply Trials
3:30 – 4:30: HS Oboe Clinic and Bassoon Clinics with U of I Faculty
3:30 – 4:30: College English Horn and Bassoon Clinics with Guest Artists
4:45 – 5:30: Finale Concert, Special Guests & University of Illinois Facult
5:30 – 6:00: ALL PLAY, Large Double Reed Ensemble, Reading & Performance!
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.
