At present there are no vacant IDRS Volunteer or Staff positions but if you are interested in offering your services to the society we would like to hear from you.
Please write to Sarah Roper, IDRS President, roper@idrs.org
Oboe Thumbplate Fingerings Editor
Position Description
The International Double Reed Society is seeking an Oboe Thumbplate Fingerings Editor for the IDRS Fingerings project, a public resource for oboe and bassoon family instruments provided through the IDRS website: https://www.idrs.org/resources/fingerings/
This is a remote, volunteer position and involves helping to edit the oboe fingerings project.
Term of service: 2 years with possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities/ Position Description and Work Distribution:
- Work closely with the IDRS Oboe Fingerings Coordinator
- Provide fingering charts and other resources relevant to adding thumbplate system fingerings to the IDRS website
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active IDRS Membership
- English language fluency
- Ability to stick to deadlines
- Understand Google Workspace
Application Materials and Process:
All applicants should submit a brief letter of interest, resume or listing of relevant experience to fingerings@idrs.org
Review of applications will start on October 1, 2024 and will stay open until the position is filled.
Bassoon Fingerings Assistant
Position Description
The International Double Reed Society is seeking a Bassoon Fingerings Assistant for the IDRS Fingerings project, a public resource for oboe and bassoon family instruments provided through the IDRS website: https://www.idrs.org/resources/fingerings/
This is a remote, volunteer position and involves helping to edit the bassoon fingerings project.
Term of service: 2 years with possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities/ Position Description and Work Distribution:
- Work closely with the Bassoon Fingerings Coordinator
- Assist the Bassoon Fingerings Coordinator with the creation of bassoon and contrabassoon fingering entries for the IDRS website
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active IDRS Membership
- English language fluency
- Ability to stick to deadlines
- Understand Google Workspace
Application Materials and Process:
All applicants should submit a brief letter of interest, resume or listing of relevant experience to fingerings@idrs.org
Review of applications will start on October 1, 2024 and will stay open until the position is filled.
About IDRS
IDRS was established in December 1971 for the following purposes:
- To encourage the performance of double reed literature.
- To encourage the improvement of instruments, reeds, and related materials.
- To encourage the composition and arranging of music for double reeds.
- To act as a resource for performers.
- To assist teachers and students of double reed instruments to attain a high standard of performance.
- To encourage cooperation and an exchange of ideas between the music industry and the Society.
The International Double Reed Society is committed to celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the worldwide double reed community through performance and educational opportunities, grants, and ensuring representation that reflects the richness of our multi-faceted membership.