Fall Oboe Workshop Registration Form

GVSU Oboe Workshop
Friday, October 23, 2026
Haas Center for the Performing Arts
GVSU Allendale Campus

$20 Registration Fee
Your registration fee includes all workshop materials, use of reed-making tools, expert instruction, free parking, a light lunch and refreshments, a workshop gift, and a Certificate of Completion. Participants will also take home the reeds they make during the workshop.

The workshop will focus on creating a functional, playable reed using basic scraping and knife techniques. No prior reed-making experience is required. Participation is limited to ensure individualized instruction and a safe learning environment.

Please bring your oboe and any reed-making tools you already own. Tools and materials will also be available during the workshop.

Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Deadline: October 16, 2026.

PHOTO RELEASE FORM (For participants 18 years and older)
Photo Release Form (to be filled out and uploaded below)

MINORS ON CAMPUS
Grand Valley State University is committed to being a safe and healthy environment for all. This includes students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, especially those who are minors . As a public university open to everyone, the University welcomes children and teenagers on our campuses for a variety of programs and activities planned by the University or by outside organizations. In all situations, adults are expected to be positive role models for minors, acting in a respectful and responsible manner consistent with the mission and values of the University. To promote this vision, the University publishes and enforces policies, procedures, and guidelines that have the goal of promoting health, safety, and security for minors on our campuses.

If you are a minor (under 18 years of age) and will be attending without a parent or authorized adult, you must fill out and upload the following release forms:

Minors on Campus Release Forms (to be filled out and uploaded below)

First Name *

Last Name *

Pronouns

Email *

Phone *

Are you a middle/high school student, college student, teacher, or community member? *

Do you have any dietary restrictions, or do you need any accessibility accomodations? Please list them here: *

Please describe your musical background/experience *

Please upload a completed Photo Release Form (blank form at top of page) *
Please upload a file with the extension .pdf, .doc, or .docx with a maximum size of 10 MB.

Please upload a completed Minors on Campus Release Form (blank form at top of page) *
Please upload a file with the extension .pdf, .doc, or .docx with a maximum size of 10 MB.

What school do you attend? *

Band Director or Private Instructor Name *

Band Director or Private Instructor Email *

Please describe your oboe-playing and reed-making experience. Include:

Years playing the oboe
Years in band and/or orchestra
Years of private lessons
Any experience making reeds
A brief summary of your musical background (music camps, honor ensembles, competitions, solo & ensemble participation or ratings, awards, and other relevant experiences)

Your Experience: *

Please tell us what you would like to focus on during this workshop (for example, learning the basics of reed making, improving scraping techniques, reed adjustments, or troubleshooting common problems). *

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Phone Number *

Human Verification *

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