Fall Oboe Reed Workshop
Friday, October 23, 2026
All Day
Allendale Campus
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Fall Oboe Workshop: Friday, October 23, 2026
Join us for a hands-on introduction to oboe reed making! This workshop is open to oboists of all ages and experience levels, with a special invitation to middle and high school students who want to develop strong reed-making skills early in their musical journey. Participants will learn the fundamentals of creating a functional, playable reed, including basic scrape design and knife-scraping techniques. No prior reed-making experience is required. Dr. Marlen Vavrikova, Professor of Oboe at Grand Valley State University, will provide step-by-step instruction and individualized guidance throughout the day.
Registration is $20 and includes all materials, use of reed-making tools during the workshop, personalized instruction, and a light snack. You will leave with one or two reeds and the confidence to continue developing your reed-making skills. To keep the workshop safe, hands-on, and personal, participation is limited. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and will close once all spaces are filled.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2026
Location Information
Haas Center for Performing Arts
Contact Information
Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance
616-331-3484
Tags
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This event was added on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 3:32 p.m.