IDRS

The International Double Reed Society (IDRS) is a global organization dedicated to supporting and connecting double reed musicians of all levels and backgrounds. Established in December 1971, IDRS serves as a valuable resource and community for professional players, students, teachers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals. The society strives to achieve several important goals, including encouraging the performance of double reed literature, promoting innovation and improvement in instrument design and reed-making, fostering the creation and arrangement of music for double reeds, providing resources for performers, and facilitating the development of high-performance standards for teachers and students.

IDRS offers diverse membership opportunities, welcoming individuals and organizations from all walks of life without discrimination. Committed to celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion, IDRS supports the global double reed community through performance and educational initiatives, grants, and by ensuring representation that reflects the rich tapestry of its membership. To further its mission, IDRS organizes conferences, publishes scholarly works, curates an extensive video collection, features articles in The Double Reed, offers advertising opportunities, and provides valuable resources such as fingerings, marketplace listings, and archives of competitions, theses, and dissertations.

Join IDRS today to become part of a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates the beauty and artistry of double reed music