Convention/AGM

9 May 2010
10:00to17:00

Wycombe Abbey School
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1PE

Tel: +44 1494 520381

The British Double Reed Society Annual Convention is your chance to see and meet the cutting edge of British double-reed playing, to hone your skills, to seek advice and to see and try a full range of instruments.

Once again the Annual Convention offers a full programme of events, this year emphasising especially chamber music and educational aspects.

We welcome David Theodore, former principal oboe, London Philharmonic Orchestra, and Lorelei Dowling, former principal bassoon, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, who will give masterclasses to conservatoire standard students, and recitals.

Trade stands are always a highlight of the Convention and, with another warm welcome from the Northampton Music and Performing Arts Centre, this should make a special day for Double Reeders of all ages.

Maps and directions can be found on the Wycombe Abbey site.

Members* Non-members Carers
Adult £20 £30 £10
Student £15 £20

* includes members of IDRS or national double-reed societies

On-line payment will be available soon. In the meantime, please use the information on the payments page to make payment for the convention.

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for 2010 will be held at lunchtime during the Double Reed Convention and will be shown in the Convention programme. All members are welcome to attend. The agenda includes

1. Apologies for absence.

2. Minutes of the 2009 AGM held at The Northampton Music and Performing Arts Centre on 3 May 2009.

3. Matters arising from the Minutes.

4. Presentation of the Annual Report for 2009.

5. Presentation of the Treasurer’s Report and Annual Accounts for 2009.

6. Appointment of person(s) to undertake the independent examination of the 2010 accounts.

7. Election of Officers and Committee members to serve for a period of three years from the close of the meeting.

8. Members’ Forum (at the discretion of the Chairman).

Notes

1. Advance copies of these reports will be available before the meeting; please contact the Secretary if you wish to receive advance copies.

2. Nominations to serve on the Committee for three years must be received by the Secretary at least fourteen days before the date of the AGM, i.e. by 20th April 2010. Nomination forms can be obtained from the Secretary by application.

3. The Secretary is Maxine Moody, who can be contacted at 5 North Avenue, Stoke Park, Coventry, CV2 4DH (024 7665 0322) or by e-mail at