Bassoon Reed Adjusting Session

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Saturday 31st January 2026

11:00 – 12:30

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Howarth of London

31 Chiltern Street

London

W1U 7PN

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Following several requests, come join us for a hands-on workshop on adjusting Bassoon reeds at the Howarth of London showrooms. Whether you’re a beginner or already have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone looking to fine-tune their reeds.

This is the ideal event for bassoonists or parents of bassoonists looking to get involved in their children’s bassoon playing.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts in a friendly and supportive environment.

The session will be led by experienced bassoonists, teachers and reedmakers, Anthea Wood and Dominic Morgan.

This session is perfect anyone who wants to know more about reed adjustment away from the excitement and bustle of a double reed day. We will be looking at adjusting shop bought reeds and adjusting older reeds to get the most out of them.

If you are also interested in learning how to make Bassoon reeds, take a look at our afternoon session!

Bassoon Reed Making Session

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Saturday 31st January 2026

13:30 – 15:30

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Howarth of London

31 Chiltern Street

London

W1U 7PN

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Following several requests, come join us for a hands-on workshop on Bassoon reed making at the Howarth of London showrooms. Whether you’re a beginner or already have some experience, this event is perfect for anyone looking to learn how to make a reed.

This is the ideal event for bassoonists or parents of bassoonists looking to get involved in their children’s Bassoon playing.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from experts in a friendly and supportive environment.

This session will be led by experienced bassoonists, teachers and reedmakers, Anthea Wood and Dominic Morgan.

We will be learning how to assemble a reed from gouged, shaped and profiled cane (supplied at the session).

Hopefully, everyone will reach a point where they have a functioning reed. If there is time, we may look at binding the reed.

If you are interested in adjusting reeds as well, the morning session may also be of interest!

Adams

2nd International Oboe Festival

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7th & 8th February 2026

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Adams Music Centre

Aziëstraat 17-19,

6014 DA Ittervoort,

Netherlands

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Bringing together oboe makers and oboists from around the world to celebrate the oboe.

Howarth of London Artist Inoko Isobe will be hosting masterclasses on both days of the event and will be performing on the Saturday evening.

Workshops – Masterclasses – Exhibitions

Suitable for any level of oboist.

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Come and visit the Howarth stand!

TMEA

Annual Conference

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11th – 14th February 2026

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Henry B. González Convention Center

900 E Market Street, San Antonio,

TX 78205,

USA

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Bringing together music educators, students, families, visitors and exhibitors, the TMEA annual conference is one of the largest music education events in the USA.

Clinics – Performances – Exhibits

BDRS

Double Reed Festival

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Saturday 14th February 2026

09:45 – 16:45

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

100 Renfrew Street

Glasgow, G2 3DB

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Activities to include:

Oboe and Bassoon ensembles

Performance classes

Tutor studio

Reed making demonstrations

Trade stands

 

Artist guests:

Oboist Hélène Devilleneuve

&

The Genovia Bassoon Quartet

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Come and visit the Howarth stand!