218 4TH ANNUAL DOUBLE REED DAY AT MTSU SET FOR FEB. 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 16, 2007
CONTACT: Tim Musselman, 615-898-2493

Daylong Music Event Features Two Free & Open Performances

(MURFREESBORO)—The 4th annual MTSU Double Reed Day will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Wright Music Building of the MTSU campus.
Maya Stone, professor of bassoon at MTSU and co-host of the event, said Double Reed Day is designed specifically for double-reed players from throughout the region who are in middle school and high school, but musicians of all ages are encouraged to attend, as are music directors and parents.
"The purpose of Double Reed Day is to give an opportunity for bassoonists and oboists of various ages and experiences to gather and delight in their instruments," Stone said. "They also get expert instruction from world-renowned teachers and musicians."
Beginning with an 8:30 a.m. registration, the day’s events will include a 10:15 a.m. recital featuring guest clinicians, the Nashville Double Reed Ensemble and MTSU faculty oboist Dewayne Pigg, as well as bassoonist Stone. The morning recital is free and open to the public.
The day will also bring a rare opportunity to attend master classes by clinicians Jonathan Dlouhy, principal oboe (retired) of the Atlanta Symphony and Christopher Weait, professor emeritus of bassoon at Ohio State University.
Additionally, the double-reeders will be able to rehearse in large double-reed ensembles during the day as well as perform together in a final 3:30 p.m. concert.
"This final concert allows participants to display their new knowledge and skills learned during the day," Stone remarked.
The 3:30 p.m. concert also is free and open to the public.
Vendors such as Charles Double Reeds, Fox Corporation, Miller Marketing, Good Tone Guild Double Reeds, William T. Robinson Music, and Music and Arts Music Store also will be on hand to supply participants with the chance to try out instruments as well as purchase music, recordings, reeds and other double-reed merchandise.
"This MTSU Double Reed Day 2007 promises to be an exciting and rewarding experience for all involved," Stone noted.
• For more information, please contact the music school at MTSU at 615-898-2493.

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