Double Reed Day, Spring '26

Scene from a previous Double Reed Day
March 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Venue: Bezanson Hall,
Music,
Chamber Music,
Faculty Performance,
Guest Artists,
Special Events,
Workshops
Registration form Registration form
Bezanson Recital Hall; Free

Sunday, March 29, 2026, 12-6pm, Bezanson Recital Hall; free

Double Reed Day at UMass Amherst

An Outreach Day of Classes, Workshops and Performances for oboists and bassoonists.
Bring your instrument to play in the Double Reed Band!

Led by UMass professors Kemp Jernigan, oboe and Remy Taghavi, bassoon

Registration form.  Light snacks and refreshments available throughout the day.

Schedule:
12-1:30pm Bassoon Masterclass with Professor Remy Taghavi in Bezanson
12-1:30pm Oboe Reed Class with Professor Kemp Jernigan in a classroom TBD

1:45-3:15pm Oboe Masterclass with Professor Kemp Jernigan in Bezanson
1:45-3:15pm Bassoon Repair/Maintenance Class with Jim Kirker (Kirker Bassoon Repair and Sales) in a classroom TBD

3:30-4:40pm Double Reed Band in Bezanson.

5-6pm Performance featuring Professors Kemp Jernigan, Remy Taghavi, and Steve Beck (piano)