Baldwin Wallace University

BALDWIN WALLACE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
DOUBLE REED DAY
Organized by Prof. Johanna Cox Pennington
Sunday, November 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Boesel Musical Arts Center

The Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music is pleased to present the first BW Double Reed Day on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

This event is for Junior High, High School and College oboe and bassoon students. Double reed enthusiasts, teachers, professionals and music directors are all welcome.

This year's guest artists, Pedro Diaz (English horn with The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra) and George Sakakeeny (Bassoon Professor at the Eastman School of Music), are renowned for their artistry and teaching expertise. BW Conservatory faculty Johanna Cox Pennington and Thomas English will join them for a day of master classes that will culminate in a Grand Finale concert including all guest artists, faculty and Double Reed participants.

The registration fee includes lunch, a Double Reed Day T-shirt, as well as access to all master classes, exhibits, and performances.

Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. Registration opens

9:30 a.m. Oboe and Bassoon Master classes
     • Johanna Cox Pennington Oboe Master Class, High School Students
     • Thomas English Bassoon Master Class, High School Students
    • Pedro Diaz Oboe Master Class, College Students
    • George Sakakeeny Bassoon Master Class, College Students

10:30 a.m. Oboe and Bassoon Reed Making Classes
     • Pedro Diaz Oboe, College Oboe Students
     • Johanna Cox Pennington, High School Oboe Students
     • George Sakakeeny, College Oboe Students
     • Thomas English, High School Bassoon Students

11:30 a.m. Lunch and Exhibits

1:00 p.m. Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory College Student Master Classes
     • All Oboes
     • All Bassoons

2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Double Reed Ensemble Rehearsal All Participants

3:30 p.m. GRAND FINALE CONCERT
     • Free and open to the public! No registration or ticket required.

Please select a performance

Early Participant Registration – ends Oct. 30.
$30 (plus $2.50 ticketing fee).
The registration fee includes lunch, a Double Reed Day T-shirt, as well as access to all master classes, exhibits, and performances.

Late Participant Registration – begins Oct. 31.
$40 (plus $2.50 ticketing fee).
The registration fee includes lunch, as well as access to all master classes, exhibits, and performances. *T-shirt is subject to availability after Oct. 31.

Observer: $15 (plus $2.50 ticketing fee).
For observers, guests, and parents of participants who would like to attend the classes and join us for lunch. (The final concert is free and open to the public.)

Vendor: $25 (plus $2.50 ticketing fee).
Vendors are invited to sell merchandise, equipment and instruments in our exhibits room. Please contact the hosts for information. Vendor tickets include lunch and a t-shirt.