Double Reed Day 2025

Start your school year off right at our 2025 Double Reed Day at the NIU School of Music! All participants will work with NIU double reed faculty Dr. Laura Medisky (oboe) and Prof. Carol Rosing (bassoon), and participate in masterclasses, the double reed ensemble, and our final concert. Participants can also visit with our exhibitors — Midwest Musical Imports and Oboe Chicago — and meet new people while they spend a fun day surrounded by other double reed players!

Our registration deadline has been extended to Sept. 11. 

Oboists and bassoonists of all ages and levels are welcome. Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced player, or a music educator, there will be something for everyone!

            

Schedule
9 a.m. – Check-in and exhibits (Concert Hall Lobby)
9:30 a.m. – Welcome recital (Boutell Memorial Concert Hall)
10 a.m. – Double reed ensemble rehearsal
11 a.m. – Oboe and bassoon masterclasses
12 p.m. – Lunch and exhibits
1 p.m. – Oboe and bassoon masterclasses
2 p.m. – Double reed ensemble rehearsal
2:30 p.m. – Final concert (Boutell Concert Hall) and exhibits

Check-in begins at 9 a.m. in the School of Music Concert Hall Lobby. 

There is a $35 event registration fee that includes lunch for the participant. More details below.

We are happy to accept walk-in registration though lunch would not be guaranteed.