Welcome to IDRS.org, the official website of the International Double Reed Society, the world-wide organization of double reed (oboe and bassoon family) players, instrument manufacturers and enthusiasts.

IDRS.org is the most comprehensive site dedicated to the dissemination of information related directly to double reed performance, pedagogy, and research. The IDRS.org project is supported, in part, by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the University of Colorado, College of Music.

Available from the site are: IDRS publications since the inception of the organization in 1972; one-of-a-kind video and audio of performances, master classes and interviews of world-renowned double reed professionals, emerging artists and master teachers; complete audio/video/text archive of the Gillet-Fox international competition; double reed music including complete woodwind quintets by Danzi, Reicha and Cambini; database driven information resource system... Read more »

The Double Reed Volume 40 • No. 2 (2017) now available online to members (login required)

The Double Reed Vol40 • No. 2 (Excerpt).

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IDRS 2019 Conference, University of South Florida, Tampa

Latest Double Reed Online Entries

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MUSIC- OBOE (TENURE-TRACK)

FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-19 RESPONSIBILITIES: Studio teaching of oboe and related activities including chamber music coaching, recital preparation, recruiting, reed-making instruction, and performing with faculty chamber ensembles. Successful candidates will be expected to teach in Lawrence’s flagship Freshman Studies program, and take on other teaching responsibilities depending upon candidate’s interests, qualifications, and studio load. These […]

IDRS Communications Coordinator

Position Overview The IDRS executive board is seeking a Communications Coordinator who would handle communications and public relations for the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) through marketing and the production of promotional materials for the society. Responsibilities include managing the society’s social media properties (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and creation and implementation of a regular newsletter. […]

Gillet-Fox Competition in Oboe, Chair Position

Position Description IDRS is seeking applicants for the Gillet-Fox Competition in Oboe chairperson. The position would begin with the 2019 competition in Tampa, FL. Competition Chairs are chosen by IDRS Executive Committee. The chair has the following duties: Work with the 1st Vice President and competition advisory committee in selecting appropriate repertoire and preliminary and […]

Oboe Position Vacancy at Interlochen Center for the Arts

Interlochen Center for the Arts, one of America’s most prestigious institutions for arts education, performance and fine arts presentations seeks to hire an Instructor of Oboe at Interlochen Arts Academy. Major Duties & Responsibilities Teach oboe Teach reed making classes Motivate and Inspire students Recruit and build a strong studio of students Coach chamber music, […]