Competitions

2008 IDRS Gillet-Fox Competition for Bassoon

The International Double Reed Society is pleased to announce the 28th annual performance competition for oboists and bassoonists. The competition is dedicated to the memory of the late master oboist and honorary member of the IDRS, Fernand Gillet, and to the memory of master bassoonist Hugo Fox, principal bassoonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1922-1949.

First prize for the 2008 competition is an $8,000 US cash award. The second prize is a $3,000 US cash award. Other finalists will receive a $1,000 US cash award.

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2008 IDRS Young Artist Oboe Competition

The International Double Reed Society is pleased to announce the first annual performance competition for young artists to take place July 22-26, 2008 in Provo, Utah, USA. First prize for the 2008 competition is a $2000 US cash award. The second prize is a $1000 US cash award. Third prize is a $500 US cash award. Oboists who have not reached their 22nd birthday by the date of the final round of the competition (July 24, 2008) are eligible to enter, but no previous first prize winner of the IDRS Young Artist Competition is eligible to participate. All entrants must be current members of the IDRS.

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