Founded in 1988, the British Double Reed Society wants to promote and enhance the interests of all double reed players, whether students, amateurs, professionals or teachers. Thanks to the efforts of the prime movers, George Caird and William Waterhouse, the BDRS has flourished and continues to grow, offering a widening range of valued services to its members as well as providing a forum for the interchange of expertise, knowledge and opinion on all matters relating to double reed instruments.
Membership benefits are:
- Double Reed News
A comprehensive quarterly magazine with news and information from around the world including: historical and technical articles; profiles of players; help columns; advice for students of all ages; reviews and classified adverts.
- The Annual Convention
recitals, masterclasses, workshops, seminars, reed-making and a wide selection of trade stands.
- Regional Conventions
providing members with the benefits of the Annual Convention in more remote parts of the country.
- Concessionary Discounts
on accessories, music and instrument insurance from well-known suppliers.
COMMITTEE
Chair
Anthony McColl
39 Nightingale Road
West Molesey, KT8 2PQ
UK
Joint Presidents
Mrs Barbirolli
William Waterhouse
Secretary
David Moore
9 Hamlyn Gardens
Church Road
London SE19 2NX
UK
secretary@bdrs.org.uk
Treasurer
Geoffrey Bridge
27 Pinewood Road
Ferndown BH22 9RP
UK
treasurer@bdrs.org.uk
Membership Secretary
Ian Finn
165 Hanover Road
London NW10 3DN
UK
membership@bdrs.org.uk
Double Reed News Editorial Office
PO Box 713
High Wycombe HP13 5XE
UK
drn@bdrs.org.uk
DRN Advertising Manager
Dan Tong
Maple Media Ltd
411 Wokingham Road
Earley, Reading RG6 7EL
UK
Tel +44 (0)118 926 1669
Fax +44 (0)118 966 5611
Conventions Director
Sarah Francis
10 Avenue Road
Highgate, London N6 5DW
UK
Education Officer
Jenny Caws
88 Trafalgar Road
Portslade, Brighton BN41 1GS
UK
education@bdrs.org.uk
Web Manager
John Wingfield
23 Orchard House
Lower Road
London SE16 2XF
UK
website@bdrs.org.uk
Website Noticeboard
noticeboard@bdrs.org.uk