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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 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: REGISTER HERE
About
Events will include:
- High School and College Masterclasses
- Special Topics Classes
- Double Reed Ensemble (featuring all participants premiering a new work by Julia Grady)
- Double Reed Exhibitors:
- The Music Shoppe
- Oboe Chicago
- Faculty Recital
Featured Guest Artists:
- Celeste Johnson (Professor of Oboe, University of Missouri-Kansas City)
- Jeffrey Lyman (Professor of Bassoon, University of Michigan)
Featured Composer:
- Julia Grady
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 Sponsor)
- The Music Shoppe (T-Shirt Sponsor)
- Jones Double Reeds (Lunch Sponsor)
We are extremely excited to welcome the following vendors to campus:
- The Music Shoppe
- Oboe Chicago
Information
INFORMATION:
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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 (while supplies and sizes last): REGISTER HERE
Schedule:
12:00 – 1:00: Registration/Free Pizza Lunch – Lobby of Smith Hall
12:00 – 1:00: Vendor Time (The Music Shoppe and Oboe Chicago): A wide selection of instruments and supplies
1:00 – 2:30: GUEST ARTIST MASTERCLASSES
- Jeffrey Lyman, bassoon masterclass (Smith Memoria Room)
- Celeste Johnson, oboe masterclass (Smith Recital Hall)
2:30 – 3:30: High School Oboe Clinic, UI Faculty, Professor Dee, SRH
2:30 – 3:30: High School Bassoon Clinic, UI Faculty, Professor Roidl-Ward, Memorial Room
2:30 – 3:30: College Bassoon Clinic (Jeff Lyman) – Smith 106
2:30 – 3:30: College Oboe Clinic (Celeste Johnson) – Smith 25
3:30 – 4:30: Vendor Time: Supplies and Instrument trials
4:45 – 5:30: Finale Concert, Special Guests & University of Illinois Faculty
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.
