Butler University Double Reed Day

01/23/2026

Butler University Double Reed Day is on! It'll be cold, but the snow should stay away long enough. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Free, annual event for oboe and bassoon players of all ages/levels. Includes full day of workshops, performances, vendor fair, and more!

01/21/2026

If you're coming to Butler Dbl Reed Day on Saturday, you can find more info at the link below. This was emailed out to people who registered in advance, but I thought I'd share it here just in case someone needs it. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!

01/17/2026

Many thanks to Nielsen Bocal Supply for sponsoring Butler University Double Reed Day (Sat, Jan 24, link below)! We couldn't put on this free event without support from Nielsen Bocal Supply and our other sponsors.

Free, annual event for oboe and bassoon players of all ages/levels. Includes full day of workshops, performances, vendor fair, and more!

01/12/2026

Many thanks to Marigaux for sponsoring Butler University Double Reed Day (Sat, Jan 24, link below) and our oboe guest and Marigaux artist, Abby Yeakle Held! We couldn't put on this free event without support from Marigaux and our other sponsors.

Free, annual event for oboe and bassoon players of all ages/levels. Includes full day of workshops, performances, vendor fair, and more!

01/05/2026

Many thanks to Fox Products Corporation for sponsoring Butler University Double Reed Day! We couldn't put on this free event without support from Fox and our other sponsors. (Sadly Fox can't be there in person this year, but we will have Fox swag and info.)

Free, annual event for oboe and bassoon players of all ages/levels. Includes full day of workshops, performances, vendor fair, and more!

01/02/2026

Many thanks to Yamaha Music USA for sponsoring Butler University Double Reed Day! We couldn't put on this free event without support from Yamaha and our other sponsors.

Free, annual event for oboe and bassoon players of all ages/levels. Includes full day of workshops, performances, vendor fair, and more!

12/26/2025

Looking forward to Butler University Double Reed Day!! Sat, Jan 24, 2026, Schrott Center for the Arts. With awesome guests Claire Taylor, bassoon; and Abby Yeakle Held, oboe; and co-host Pamela Ajango. Link to registration form in comments. Hope to see you there!!

12/16/2025

Butler University Double Reed Day! Sat, Jan 24, 2026, with special guests Claire Taylor, bassoon, and Abby Yeakle Held, oboe, and co-host Pamela Ajango. Free! Open to all double reed players plus their parents, teachers, etc. Come join us for a great day of double reed music, learning, and fun!

Free, annual event for oboe and bassoon players of all ages/levels. Includes full day of workshops, performances, vendor fair, and more!

12/13/2025

🎶 ANNOUNCEMENT 🎶
2026 BUTLER UNIVERSITY DOUBLE REED DAY!
Saturday January 24, 2026
Guest artists: Abby Yeakle Held, oboe, and Claire Taylor, bassoon
Hosts: Pamela Ajango, oboe, and Doug Spaniol, bassoon
Cost: free!
Please register to attend. Masterclass spots with our guest artists are limited.
Let us know if you have any questions. We hope to see you in January!

Free, annual event for oboe and bassoon players of all ages/levels. Includes full day of workshops, performances, vendor fair, and more!

02/09/2025

Conference volunteer applications are now open for IDRS 2025!

Volunteers will work 4 hours per day at the conference. Volunteers will receive free conference registration and a free t-shirt. Please note that funding support applies only to conference registration fees, not to housing, meals, etc.

Learn more and apply at idrs2025.org/volunteer

Deadline: February 10