Double Reed Day set for Nov. 4

Morehead State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will host the 2017 Double Reed Day Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Baird Music Hall.

This year’s event will feature guest artists Dr. Douglas Spaniol, Yamaha Bassoon Artist, and Dr. Anna Lampidis, oboe, along with Morehead State University’s Dr. David Oyen, professor of bassoon and Dr. Thomas Pappas, visiting assistant professor of oboe.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m.

The event is free and intended for oboe and bassoon players of all levels and their teachers.

Double Reed Day will feature MSU students, faculty and guest artists in recital; Masterclasses and technique clinics for the students; KMEA All-State Audition Clinics; and a Double Reed Choir rehearsal and performance for all participants.

The event is sponsored by Miles Ahead Music, Hurst Music, Morehead State Public Radio, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Boyd County Band Boosters, Yamaha Corporation, MSU’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance and the Arts and Humanities Council.

Additional information is available by calling Oyen at 606-783-2404 or email d.oyen@moreheadstate.edu, or Dr. Thomas Pappas at 606-783-2487 or email t.pappas@moreheadstate.edu.

For information about programs in the Department of Music, Theater and Dance, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/mtd.