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USA Double Reed Day Opening Concert Jan 24 at 9:30 a.m.

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Keith Bohnet
Keith Bohnet

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USA Double Reed Day

Come and join us for the Double Reed Day Opening Concert on January 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the USA Laidlaw Performing Arts Center! The event features guest artist Dr. Jeff Keesecker (Florida State University) on bassoon, USA faculty Dr. Amy Selkirk on oboe and English horn, and members of the USA Double Reed Studio performing many works that show off these wonderful instruments of the woodwind family. Graduate student and pianist Alexandra Harvey will also be a part of this performance.

After the concert and throughout the day, Double Reed Day participants will have the opportunity to attend reed-making classes for their instrument and participate in masterclasses led by the DRD faculty. The day will conclude with a large double reed choir rehearsal and performance, in which all participants are invited to perform. Chemical City Reeds will also be on site throughout the day offering a look at instruments, reed-making supplies, and other double reed merchandise. This full DRD event is open to double reed players of all ages and ability levels. The cost of attendance is $20, which includes lunch and a t-shirt.

Admission to this Department of Music 9:30 a.m. concert event is free and open to the public. Persons needing more information about this event or in need of special accommodation may call 251-460-7116 or 251-460-6136. Interested students may contact Dr. Amy Selkirk via email - amyselkirk@southalabama.edu

Need directions to Laidlaw? Just go to Google Maps and enter "USA Laidlaw Performing Arts Center." We're actually on the corner of University Blvd. and USA Drive South.

This concert is presently scheduled to appear on the USA Department of Music Live Stream page available on our website. Please check this linked site for more up-to-date information about watching this performance virtually -- southalabama.edu/music/livestream

For information about the Department of Music at the University of South Alabama, proceed to our website -- southalabama.edu/music

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