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WSU Double Reed Workshop!

Schedule
8:30 AM Registration
9 AM – 12 PM
Reed Making Class

12 PM – 1 PM Lunch Break
(Pizza included with registration)
1 PM – 3 PM All State Master Class
Register online or in person for either one or both sessions of the WSU Double Reed Workshop. The cost of both sessions is $20 and includes a pizza lunch. Registration for the Reed Making session is $10, and registration for the Master Class is $10. Registration will also be available on-site. Cash or check will be accepted at the time of check in.

Register online by 5 pm on Friday, April 24 to receive a FREE spool of thread!

Morning Reed Making Session Only       $10
Afternoon Master Class Only                  $10
Both Sessions and Pizza Lunch             $20

DNR will be vending on site at Wright State University’s Double Reed Workshop on Saturday April 25. The workshop is open to oboists and bassoonists of all age and skill levels, whether you have never tied a reed before or want to hone your skills! Bring any reeds and reed tools. Double or Nothing Reeds will have additional reed making tools and supplies available for purchase.

Ball State University Oboe Day!

Mark your calendars for January 24, 2015! We hope to see you at Ball State University’s Oboe Day in Muncie, Indiana. DNR will be on site that day. BSU’s featured guest is oboist and Alexander Technique teacher, Laura Medisky!
Start: January 24, 2015 10 a.m.
End: January 24, 2015 8 p.m.
Location: Music Instruction Building
Contact Details: Aryn Day Sweeney
Schedule TBD

Laura Medisky is an oboist and Alexander Technique teacher based in Madison, WI. She is a founding member of Black Marigold, a dynamic wind quintet with a strong following that performs throughout South Central Wisconsin, including one of the final Afternoon Live From the Chazen radio broadcasts and as the first-ever classical ensemble at the Orton Park Festival in Madison. In addition to Black Marigold, Laura has performed with Con Vivo! Chamber Ensemble, the Driftless Winds Reed Trio, and made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2011 for the MidAmerica Productions Series. She also performs regularly in large ensembles such as the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Madison Symphony, Dubuque Symphony, Rockford Symphony, and La Crosse Symphony. 

Open House Event with Guest Repairman Brian Seaton

Double or Nothing Reeds is having its first OPEN HOUSE event at our shop in Mt. Washington on October 25, 2014! We are thrilled to be joined by Master Oboe Repairman, Brian Seaton from North American Oboe House!
Brian Seaton will be taking appointments for basic instrument adjustments, so make plans to come to our shop to try our new and consignment instruments, browse our selection of cane and tools, and have your instrument feel like new again!

Brian Seaton will teach a class on basic instrument adjustment for students at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music from 1:00-2:30 and will begin taking appointments for adjustments at 3:00 pm.

Book an appointment with Brian using the form on our DNR Open House Event Page! Provide your preferred time frame, and we will get back to you with your appointment time. A 20 minute appointment with Brian is $20. Please bring a cash or check to your appointment.

Have you ever wanted to select your own gouged cane or tube cane instead of having a bag mailed to you? Our shop will be open to the public from 2:30 to 5:00 pm for browsing our selection of cane and tools and for trying instruments. We have a wide selection of new and used instruments as well as cane, tools, accessories, and consignment items!

Double or Nothing Reeds LLC is located inside Music Makers in Cincinnati. The Music Makers address is:

6131 Campus Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45230

Double or Nothing Oboe and Bassoon Camp

Yes! You read that title correctly! We are proud to announce the first year of the Double or Nothing Oboe and Bassoon Camp! We will be on the campus of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio from Monday July 13 thru Friday July 17, 2015!

Wait, what happenEd to Queen City Double Reed camp?

We had a great experience with Xavier University and QCDRC, but we are growing in new ways and we have a new partnership to help continue our growth and to enhance our ability to work with young double reed players. Many things are still the same, including our basic schedule and faculty members, but our new friends at the Wright State School of Music will help us make camp a more memorable and more educational experience for students.

Check back for more updates and announcements about Double or Nothing Oboe and Bassoon Camp!

Halloween with Double or Nothing!

Halloween in the Cemetery!

Sponsored in part by Double or Nothing Reeds, the Double or Nothing Ensemble will partner with the Spring Grove Cemetery to provide a family friendly Halloween event to be held in the Norman Chapel on the grounds of the Spring Grove Cemetery on October 24th, 2014.  We will provide an enriched experience, complete with Halloween music and stories, in a safe environment for people of all ages.  The program will start at 6:30pm.  

We will perform fun, recognizable, and holiday-specific music as a double reed quartet comprising of two oboes, one english horn, and one bassoon.  Music and storytelling will feature pieces arranged by Lauren Piccirillo as well as a guest appearance by Brian Seaton!

Punch and treats will be served after the performance.  

Admission is free with the donation of a canned or non-perishable food product.  All donations will be given to the Freestore Foodbank.

Wright State Reeds Festival

We are excited to be vending at the Wright State Reeds Festival again! It’s a great local (Dayton, OH) opportunity for students of all ages! Stop by our table and take a picture with us for our website and Facebook page!

Check out the reeds festival website!

Free Shipping in September

Thank you to all of our customers who participated in our Back to School Event! We are still scraping away on some of your reed orders, but we could not wait to announce our next promotional event!
Double or Nothing Reeds would like to show our appreciation for our customers by offering free shipping on orders over $75! Certain restrictions apply. Offer is only valid for orders in the continental US. The subtotal before taxes are applied must be at least $75 to qualify. The shipping discount is not automatic; shipping fees for qualifying orders will be refunded after the transaction is complete. Qualifying orders can be sent through our contact form, but guaranteed shipping dates for reeds will not be calculated until the transaction is complete. Offer valid 9-1-2014 through 10-6-2014.
To take advantage of our free shipping promo online, go to the DNR home page and use the “Add to Cart” button to claim your shipping refund. Once the transaction is complete, your shipping fees will be refunded.

We always love customer feedback. Any suggestions for our next promo??