The University of Arkansas Community Music School invites oboists and bassoonists of all ages to the Arkansas Double Reed Rally from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall on the U of A campus in Fayetteville.
The event offers a full day of music-making and instruction, including master classes, repertoire and sight-reading sessions, reedmaking, double reed ensemble playing and All-State audition preparation. Participants will learn from U of A faculty members Theresa Delaplain, professor of oboe, and Melanie Ferrabone, teaching assistant professor of bassoon, alongside guest artists Margaret Marco, professor of oboe at the University of Kansas, and Jacqueline Wilson, associate professor of bassoon at Washington State University.
High school seniors interested in attending the U of A will also have the opportunity to audition for music scholarships during the rally.
Registration is $30, and reedmaking tools and supplies will be available for participants. Free parking is available in the Stadium Drive Parking Garage.
Visit the Arkansas Double Reed Rally website for event details and registration.
For questions about the event, contact Theresa Delaplain at delaplai@uark.edu or Melanie Ferrabone at melaferr@uark.edu. For registration assistance, contact the Community Music School at cms@uark.edu.
Contacts
Nastassja Riley, assistant director
Community Music School
479-575-4701, nriley@uark.edu