University of Texas Arlington

MG Double Reeds

Oboe and Bassoon Reed Making And Chamber Music

Double Reed Camp June 11-14, 2013

Arlington, Texas

Michael Gathings and Scott Pool, Bassoon instructors

Kara Giangiulio and Rogene Russell, Oboe instructors

Open to Grades 9-12 Reduced rates for college students and adults

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Come learn the art of reed making for oboe and bassoon in a friendly “summer camp” environment.

Reed making is an essential component of playing the oboe or bassoon. Learning how to make reeds will give you the insight and freedom to advance on your instrument by handcrafting your very own playable reeds. Over the four days of camp, attendees will learn to take cane that is already gouged, shaped and profiled and learn the secrets to excellent reed making. Hand made reeds, which are controlled by the student at every step, will perform better than most any retail purchased reeds at a fraction of the cost. Our camp is designed to show students every step of the way, including finishing techniques to adjust the reeds after they have been prepared.

Students may bring their own reed making tools, or basic tool kits can be pre-purchased through the registration form. Kits can be reserved at a camp discount and will be available on the first day of camp. Once registered, students will receive a list of materials they may need for the camp. Individual tools will also be available for purchase.

Reed making sessions will be held in the morning and chamber music ensembles will rehearse after lunch. Students will be placed in appropriate levels of chamber groups once the camp enrollment is finalized. Music will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their favorite pieces for consideration.

Daily Schedule

9:00AM – Morning Reed Making Sessions 12:00PM – Lunch 1:00PM – Chamber Music Rehearsals 2:30PM – Chamber concert (Friday Only) 4:00PM – Camp ends

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Why attend our Reed Making Camp?

When it comes to the oboe and bassoon, 90% of performance issues come from playing on a reed that will not respond. This problem is unique to the double reeds and is why we spend so much time perfecting the process of making good reeds. This is also why commercial reeds can be so expensive. However, even the best commercial reeds cannot compare to a good hand made reed. Most commercial reed makers have to skip steps in the process in order to make reeds affordable; otherwise, they would be $50-60 each! At our camp, you will learn ALL the important steps to making great reeds. With good reeds, you will have a significant edge above other oboists and bassoonists for school and region auditions.

Our camp is held in a serious university setting, with professional reed makers as teachers. The skills taught will be on par with university study over an intensive four days with the interest in learning held at the highest priority. Though attendees will have loads of fun, the goal is to immerse students in the art of reed making and chamber music as artistic endeavors.

!!! SPECIAL PRICING FOR UT-ARLINGTON BAND CAMP STUDENTS !!!

As a special incentive for students who may want to attend both UT-Arlington’s Double Reed Camp and Band Camp the following week, students may take $120 off the fee of the Reed Camp AND $50 off the fee of the Summer Concert Band Camp. See the Band Camp web site for registration:

https://www.uta.edu/music/camps/

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Registration Application And

Fees

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Check the following items that apply to your registration to calculate your total camp fees: _____ Grades 9-12 Registration $250 _____ Post High School Participation $100 (Includes college students and any adults) _____ Oboe Reed Making Kit $152.95 _____ Bassoon Reed Making Kit $169.95 _____ Bassoon Drying Rack $25 _____ Extra Oboe Cane $3.95 each _____ Extra Oboe Staples $2.25 each _____ Extra Bassoon Cane $4.50 each _____ Participant of UT-Arlington Band Camp SUBTRACT $120 from total fees. (You must be pre-registered for the Band Camp to take reduction) Camp kits come with everything you need to get started, including cane. Additional tools will be available for purchase at the camp. Let us know your specific needs early and we can have your tools ready. Total Fees: __________ Method of payment: _____ Check or Money Order made out to UT-Arlington (Double Reed Camp in the memo) _____ Credit Card (Master Card/Visa) Name on card:___________________________ Number:__________________________________ Exp:__________ Security code (3 digits on back):_________

Fill out the requested information below and mail to: Dr. Scott Pool Box 19105 700 Greek Row Drive Arlington, TX 76019-0105 Or scan to: cspool@uta.edu Name: _________________________________ School: _________________________________ Grade for Fall 2013: ________ Instrument: _____________________________ Phone:__________________________________ Address: ________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Email: __________________________________

RETURN EARLY! THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS

JUNE 4TH!

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Scott Pool is currently the Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Texas at Arlington, and a faculty member of the Orfeo International Music Festival in Vipiteno/Sterzing, Italy where he coaches and performs chamber music. His latest recording can be heard on the Moosmann 30th Anniversary Sampler CD. Scott has served as principal bassoon with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and the Albany (GA) Symphony Orchestra and frequently freelances in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Rogene Russell is Adjunct Professor of Oboe at the University of Texas at Arlington. Professor Russell is Principal Oboist of The Dallas Opera Orchestra where she just completed her twenty first season with the orchestra. Since 1977, Ms. Russell has been a member of the oboe section of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Since 1975, Ms. Russell has performed oboe and English horn with the Peninsula Music Festival in Door County, Wisconsin every summer.

Michael Gathings is a Dallas,TX native and has studied under Rule Beasley at UNT and then pursued graduate studies with Wilfred Roberts, advanced reed making with Don Christlieb and bassoon repair with Lewis Hugh Cooper. Mr. Gathings is a former member of the FWSO, CSO, an adjunct bassoon instructor at UT-Arlington, and a charter member of the IDRS. He has performed with the CSO, DSO, DWS, and is a former private music teacher in the Arlington,Texas ISD. He continues to invent and develop new reed making tools and techniques based on the needs of his students.

Kara Giangiulio grew up in Richardson, TX, and is a graduate of SMU where she studied under Eric Barr, Principle Oboist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. After college, Kara went to work for Claude F. Reynolds & Son, Inc. learning oboe repair and working as their technician for 8 years. She also apprenticed under Stephen Lickman, former Oboe/English Hornist with the Dallas Symphony. In 1984, Kara became owner of the Claude F. Reynolds Oboe Shoppe. Currently, she continues her repair work and reed making through Universal Melody Services Brook Mays Music in Dallas.

Your Double Reed Camp Instructors

Reed Making And

Chamber Music

Camp

Presented by the University of Texas at Arlington And MG Double Reeds

June 11-14, 2013 The University of Texas at Arlington

For Information contact Dr. Scott Pool: cspool@uta.edu

For Oboe and Bassoon