On Monday, October 29th at 8:00 P.M. the Double Reed Society of the University of Lowell College of Music was host to Thomas Hoczyk of Fox Products, Inc., South Whitley, Indiana, for a demonstration and display of the latest models of fine Fox bassoons and oboes. Mr. Hoczyk provided the audience with a brief history of the Fox Company as well as an explanation of the structural variations that exist between several models of bassoons. Professor Donald Bravo of the College of Music faculty performed for the audience and used two of the bassoons on display for a comparative demonstration. A question and answer period followed with those interested musicians free to test the instruments on display.
The presentation, attended by approximately 40 people, was well received by faculty and students of several colleges and universities in the Central New England area including Boston University, the New England Conservatory of Music and the University of New Hampshire. Also attending were several musicians associated with such organizations as the Boston Pops and the Montreal Symphony. A special guest was Mr. Clarence Barrington of Worcester, MA. Mr. Barrington is widely known for his prestigious woodwind repair work and was the first recipient of the Distinguished Service Award presented by the University of Lowell.
This demonstration by the Fox Company is the first of several events planned by the Double Reed Society of the University of Lowell for the 1979-1980 season. Others will include master classes and special appearances by renowned soloists.
