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I had this sent to me this morning. Thought it may be of interest to anyone with double reed pupils .Morning Oons,
Latest hot news:
You will remember that February 14th last year was a rather special day for a different reason than increased sales of cards, chocolates and red roses.... it was the Big Bassoon Day at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. What started out as an idea from Bob Porter ended up as a monstrously entertaining and informative day with over 100 young oons arriving to learn and be inspired and we have been asking Bob "what next?".
Of course the only way forward is UP so this year 10th October has been booked as a complete take over of the GSMD building with not only bassoons but also OBOES invited and thus it becomes the Big Double Reed Day.. and can only get BIGGER. The plans look amazing and if you were involved last year you will know how much fun it was showing kids the contra/reed adjusting/masterclasses and of course the grand finale - "When the Saints" with dozens and dozens of bassoons in the foyer. Some fantastic players already confirmed but currently all bonded under the official oon secrets act. Watch this space and others for news and please spread the word of the DATE to other bassoon teachers/players and of course oboe teachers who we are hoping can also work out how to have as much fun as bassoonists. Note as this is a Sunday we won't all have to rush off to gigs like last year which should result in a rather large gathering later on.
Meyrick Alexander
Latest hot news:
You will remember that February 14th last year was a rather special day for a different reason than increased sales of cards, chocolates and red roses.... it was the Big Bassoon Day at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. What started out as an idea from Bob Porter ended up as a monstrously entertaining and informative day with over 100 young oons arriving to learn and be inspired and we have been asking Bob "what next?".
Of course the only way forward is UP so this year 10th October has been booked as a complete take over of the GSMD building with not only bassoons but also OBOES invited and thus it becomes the Big Double Reed Day.. and can only get BIGGER. The plans look amazing and if you were involved last year you will know how much fun it was showing kids the contra/reed adjusting/masterclasses and of course the grand finale - "When the Saints" with dozens and dozens of bassoons in the foyer. Some fantastic players already confirmed but currently all bonded under the official oon secrets act. Watch this space and others for news and please spread the word of the DATE to other bassoon teachers/players and of course oboe teachers who we are hoping can also work out how to have as much fun as bassoonists. Note as this is a Sunday we won't all have to rush off to gigs like last year which should result in a rather large gathering later on.
Meyrick Alexander
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