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
Theses and Dissertations Coordinator
Position Description
The International Double Reed Society is seeking a Theses and Dissertations Coordinator.
This is a remote, volunteer position and involves coordinating and organizing the Theses and Dissertations database and archive on the IDRS website: a platform where members are able to share their research and learn from each other.
https://www.idrs.org/resources/research/bibliography-of-double-reed-theses-and-dissertations/
Term of service: 2 years with possibility of extension.
The new Theses and Dissertations Coordinator will benefit in several ways, including:
- Engage with research content related to double reed instruments and players.
- Assist in sharing research that can benefit our community.
- Gain the opportunity to promote and develop activities focused on scientific communication for the IDRS.
Key Responsibilities/ Position Description and Work Distribution:
- Search for existing dissertations and reach out to new authors who may not know about IDRS and its resources.
- Coordinate the development of the IDRS Theses and Dissertations project.
- Work closely with the IDRS Communications Coordinator and Journal Editors.
- Reading knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.
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 dissertations@idrs.org
Review of applications will start on June 15, 2024 and will stay open until the position is filled.
Oboe Fingerings Coordinator
Position Description
The International Double Reed Society is seeking an Oboe Fingerings Coordinator 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 coordinate the 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 and IDRS Communications Coordinator
- Coordinate the development of the oboe fingering categories and charts
- Help to coordinate the search for oboe and bassoon fingerings editors needed for the second stage of the project.
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 June 15, 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.