The Australasian Double Reed Society Inc. (adrs) is a non-profit organisation which promotes and enhances knowledge of double reed instruments (oboe and bassoon family).
ADRS
The adrs encourages performance, education and interaction between double reed players of all standards, and maintains close links with similar societies throughout the world.
Membership of the adrs consists of a large cross-range of the Double Reed community, including professional players in major Symphony Orchestras, freelance professional players, woodwind educators, students in the Secondary and Tertiary sectors, enthusiasts and amateur players.
The adrs achieves its aims with a team of enthusiastic committee members who generously give their time and talents voluntarily to further the cause of the adrs objectives. Our Society is privileged to have active representatives located in major cities throughout Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra.
Popular events are held in each represented state and include Recitals, Masterclasses, Activities Days, Reedmaking Demonstrations and Workshops, Examination Workshops, Lectures, and Teachers Forums
The adrs is proud to have been the host for two major double reed events – the first ever held in the Australasian region. This is significant not only for the expansion in the interest of double reed practice in the region but also as an indication of the advancement and achievement of the adrs, Australasian music and of double reed performance.
Success has been achieved through the promotion of events, the publication of Reeding Matter, support from music trade and service organisations, and an ever-increasing membership base.
The adrs actively supports music organisations and business in both the Australasian region and internationally by providing exposure to the niche market of double reed players and to the wider musical community.
Opportunities include sponsorship of events, advertising in Reeding Matter and adrs event programmes. Tailor-made opportunities are also available by negotiation with your state representative.
Local Bocal October 2024
Dear Double Reeders, here is some news and some information about upcoming events.
Congratulations to all those who participated in “Impressionist Music to Reed By” on 15th September in St John’s Church.
We heard some wonderful works played by our ASO friends. Many thanks to Kim Falconer(flute), Josh Oates (oboe), Mitch Berick(clarinet), Emma Gregan (horn) and Tim Rosen for the SA première performance of Anne Cawrse’s “Honeybee”. This was a work commissioned by ADRSSA with funds we have accumulated in the last few years from events we have staged. Other works by Debussy, Dutilleux, Delius, de Falla, Ravel and Ibert were presented. Stephen van der Hoek did an excellent job of accompanying the various small groups and Kerry Hewett managed the Reed Choir very capably, too. Thanks to Josie for her excellent arrangements. We are sure that all the participants enjoyed this concert. The audience certainly did!
A number of us attended the Double Reed Mega Day at the Conservatorium which was great fun as well as being instructive and informative.
Alison, Josie, Josh and I (together with other SA players) attended the ADRS Conference at the Gold Coast at the end of September. It was good to be among like-minded people with a love of Double Reeds.
If you have not yet, please register now for the following:
Double Reeds on Show~ A Concert. Sunday 27 October 2pm to 4pm at Marryatville.
This was originally called a Performance Practice but it will be in the form of a concert. To distinguish it from our earlier session, there will be no judging, or feedback but will be simply an opportunity to show friends, relatives and fellow- players what you have achieved. Some of you will be playing in auditions or exams soon and should take this opportunity to show what you can do, and gain experience in playing in front of an appreciative audience. There will be an entry fee for audience members and players of $10 (ADRS members are admitted free for both playing and listening). There will be a discounted entry fee of $5 each for family members of players. By now you should have heard about this event from your teachers, but if not. direct any questions to me (
Carols on Ninth Avenue, St Peters Saturday 21 st December 8-9.30pm
There will be a rehearsal for this event at the Community Hall Pineview Village, Glenside on Wednesday 18 th December from 6pm. This will probably segue into a performance for the residents who would be unlikely to attend the St Peters event. More details to follow.
TEACHERS, please encourage your students to add their names to our mailing list so they will get information about sessions we are running or events they may wish to attend. We rely on you to let us know who your students are so that they can be included in our plans.
Best wishes,
Caryl Lambourn, Josie Hawkes OAM, Alison Stewart-Klein, Josh Oates, Tim Rosen.
Welcome to the ADRS website
Online SeminarsOpen invitation for members of the ADRS Community, particularly regional members, to apply to present a short online presentation. Sessions can address any topic of interest to double-reed players and aficionados. A proposal can be submitted by any member of the ADRS. |
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Teachers DirectoryThe Teachers Directory has been updated to an easier-to-manage format but the listings need to be re-added. If you are an instrumental teacher please use the Contact Us form with your information so you can be added to the listings. Please note that this section is only available to ADRS Members and lapsed accounts will have their teacher listings retired. |
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Events
Popular events are held in each represented state and include Recitals, Masterclasses, Activities Days, Reedmaking Demonstrations and Workshops, Examination Workshops, Lectures, and Teachers Forums.
ADRS is proud to have been the host for two major double-reed events – the first ever held in the Australasian region. This is significant not only for the expansion in the interest of double reed practice in the region but also as an indication of the advancement and achievement of the ADRS, Australasian music, and of double reed performance.
Success has been achieved through the promotion of events, the publication of Reeding Matter, support from music trade and service organisations, and an ever-increasing membership base.
The ADRS actively supports music organisations and businesses in both the Australasian region and internationally by providing exposure to the niche market of double reed players and to the wider musical community.
Opportunities include sponsorship of events, advertising in Reeding Matter and ADRS event programmes. Tailor-made opportunities are also available by negotiation with your state representative.
Cor Anglais & Oboe D'amore Hire
The ADRS has two Howarth S40C Cor Anglais as well as an oboe d'amorenfor hire.
Our thanks go to Richard Craig, Howarth of London, for his assistance in the purchase of these instruments.
We hope in the future with this program to extend this to other double reed family instruments including Oboe D’amore and Contra Bassoon.
Instrument Hire Rates:
$40.00 Per Week plus postage
Minimum 2 Week Hire ($80.00)
Maximum period of 4 Weeks ($160.00) in one Hire
To hire a cor anglais contact Stephen at ADRS on 0413 889 488 to check availability.
Forms below will need to be completed once dates are confirmed with Stephen
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