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ORGANIZATIONS

There are many organizations around the world who dedicate themselves to supporting bassoonists.Ā Some of these organizations are global, while others are focused on helpingĀ locally within a specific country or region.

FeaturedĀ Organizations

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COUNCIL OF CANADIAN BASSOONISTS

Canada

The Council of Canadian Bassoonists is dedicated to introducing diverse audiences to the bassoon through musical performances and educational enrichment. We are an organization of professional bassoonists, teachers, students and friends of the bassoon. The COCB welcomes all ages and backgrounds, including the lay person, the beginner, the amateur, the student and the professional. We are a trusted resource for the advancement of education and stimulating collaborative initiatives.

There are so many organizations around the world who are doing incredibleĀ things every day to support bassoonists.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Organizations from different countires around the worldĀ who are dedicated to supporting bassoonists.

ASIAN DOUBLE-REED ASSOCIATION (ADRA)

China, Japan, Korea & Thailand

The Asian Double Reed Association is a new organization dedicated to serving the needs of all double reed players in Asia. 

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AUSTRALASIAN DOUBLE REED SOCIETY
(ADRS)

Australia

The Australasian Double Reed Society Inc.Ā is a non-profit organisation which promotes and enhances knowledge of double reed instruments (oboe and bassoon family). ADRSĀ encourages performance, education and interaction between double reed players of all standards, and maintains close links with similar societiesĀ throughout the world.

ASSOCIAƇƃO BRASILEIRA DE PALHETAS DUPLAS
(ABPD)

Brazil

A AssociaĆ§Ć£o Brasileira de Palhetas Duplas,Ā um sonho idealizado hĆ” dĆ©cadas por oboĆ­stas e fagotistas brasileiros,Ā Ć© uma sociedade civil sem fins lucrativos fundada durante o I Encontro Nordestino de Palhetas Duplas, em JoĆ£o Pessoa, que tem por objetivo promover pesquisas e estudos analĆ­ticos sobre os instrumentistas de palhetas duplas, suas condiƧƵes e relaƧƵes de trabalho, promover intercĆ¢mbio cultural e profissional consolidando os Programas de PĆ³s-GraduaĆ§Ć£o, os cursos de graduaĆ§Ć£o e os cursos de formaĆ§Ć£o tĆ©cnica em MĆŗsica por meio de encontros que visam reunir, incentivar e promover a integraĆ§Ć£o entre os docentes de PĆ³s-graduaĆ§Ć£o e graduaĆ§Ć£o, pĆ³s-graduados, pĆ³s-graduandos, graduandos, pesquisadores, artistas, alunos e professores de conservatĆ³rios e escolas de mĆŗsica.

ASOCIACIƓN DE FAGOTISTAS Y OBOƍSTAS DE ESPAƑA

Spain

La AsociaciĆ³n de Fagotistas y OboĆ­stas de EspaƱa organiza su primer concurso nacional de composiciĆ³n para fagot y piano. AFOES inicia este proyecto con el afĆ”n de promover la composiciĆ³n de compositores espaƱoles para fagot y oboe.

BRITISH DOUBLE REED SOCIETY (BDRS)

United Kingdom

The British Double Reed Society is a not-for-profit organisation established to further the interests of all involved with double-reed instruments. The BDRS acts as a national forum for debate and the exchange of ideas, information and advice on all aspects of double-reed instruments. It also fulfils an important role in encouraging greater interest in the instruments, and securing their place in the wider cultural and educational environment. The British Double Reed Society (BDRS) was founded in 1988 to promote and enhance the interests of all double reed players, whether students, amateurs, professionals or teachers.

COUNCIL OF CANADIAN BASSOONISTS
(COCB)

Canada

The Council of Canadian Bassoonists is dedicated to introducing diverse audiences to the bassoon through musical performances and educational enrichment. We are an organization of professional bassoonists, teachers, students and friends of the bassoon. The COCB welcomes all ages and backgrounds, including the lay person, the beginner, the amateur, the student and the professional. We are a trusted resource for the advancement of education and stimulating collaborative initiatives.

FAGOTNETWERK

Netherlands

Fagotspelen is een geweldige hobby, die ruimte biedt voor zelfontwikkeling Ć©n voor samenspel. Of je nu graag in je eentje speelt of juist het liefst in kamermuziek- of orkestverband, de kans is aannemelijk dat je thuis heel wat uren besteedt aan zelfstudie. Hoe zit het nu precies met dat oefenen? Hoe lang, hoe vaak, op welke manier? In deze online workshop wordt dit het onderwerp van gesprek.

FINNISH DOUBLE REED SOCIETY

Finland

Finlands oboe och fagottfƶrening r.f. (SOFS) grundades av 40 ivriga oboister och fagottister 5.10.1985 i Tammerfors. Fƶreningens mƄl Ƥr att frƤmja oboe och fagott spelande i Finland och bekanta stora allmƤnheten med instrumenten och musiken som komponerats fƶr dem. Fƶr tillfƤllet har fƶreningen ungefƤr 300 medlemmar som bestƄr av bƄde professionella och amatƶrmusiker, musik studerande och andra vƤnner av oboe och fagott. Fƶrutom de egentliga medlemmarna har fƶreningen fem hedersmedlemmar.

INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE REED SOCIETY
(IDRS)

Maryland, USA

The International Double Reed Society (IDRS) is a member-based organization made up of professional double reed players, amateurs, hobbyists, university/college instructors, music teachers, institutions, instrument manufacturers, double reed product retailers, reed makers, and enthusiasts.

JAPAN BASSOON SOCIETY

Japan

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L'ASSOCIATION BASSONS

France

Bienvenue sur le site de Bassons. Que vous jouiez du basson franƧais, allemand ou baroque ; que vous jouiez du contrebasson, de la doulciane ou encore du cervelas ; que vous soyiez Ć©tudiant, professionnel ou amateur ; que vous soyiez passionnĆ© du basson sous toutes ses formes ou que vous soyiez juste curieuxā€¦
Nā€™attendez plus, ce site est fait pour vous !
Vous pourrez y retrouver toutes les informations des congrĆØs passĆ©s et Ć  venir, les annonces de concerts, les nouveautĆ©s en partitions et enregistrementsā€¦ et bien dā€™autre choses encore !

MIDWEST DOUBLE REED SOCIETY
(MDRS)

Midwest, USA

The Midwest Double Reed Society is an active organization stemming from the six-state area of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Iowa.  Each year the society sponsors a young artist competition for high school and university students in the six-state area and a double reed festival featuring master classes, recitals, and clinics. The society publishes a newsletter, The Double Read Times, three times a year containing announcements of events in the region, news about the membership, and articles including a columns on double reed pedagogy, instrument maintenance, and reeds.

NORWEGIAN DOUBLE REED SOCIETY
(DOR)

Norway

Norsk DobbeltrĆørlag (DOR) er en frivillig organisasjon som skal vƦre en arena for profesjonelle utĆøvere og pedagoger, amatĆører, elever og andre interesserte der det spres kunnskap om instrumentene, deres litteratur og om rĆørlaging. DOR vil legge sƦrskilt vekt pĆ„ rekruttering og utdanning av nye generasjoner oboister og fagottister.

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