2025-26 All-State Double Reed Days — Off Campus and FREE!

This year, we are bringing SC All-State Double Reed Day to you! 
 
Oboists and bassoonists in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to join Professor Hassan Anderson, Professor Mike Harley, and members of the University of South Carolina double reed studios in special sessions hosted by SC high schools. Students and music directors from any school district, both in-state and out-of-state, may attend any of these dates, and as many of these days as they wish. We hope you find one on a date and in a location that works for you!
 
Each all-state day will include:

• A short, informal recital by Prof. Anderson, Prof. Harley, and members of the USC oboe and bassoon studios
• Masterclasses on this year’s all-state etudes and audition preparation
  Fundamentals / topical workshop
• Reed adjustment and a limited number of reeds for sale
• A group play-along to to end the day!
• Depending on the number of students registered, we anticipate plenty of time for targeted, individual help

If you do wish to visit the beautiful University of South Carolina campus and School of Music, we encourage you to attend the USC Band Clinic, February 12-15, 2026. Additionally, you are welcome to contact Prof. Anderson or Prof. Harley to schedule an individual visit and lesson.

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All-State Double Reed Day Dates and Hosts

 

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.* 
River Bluff High School, Lexington, SC

 Kevin Hebert, Director of Bands; Connor Shadday and Chris Amick, Associate Directors of Bands.

Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.*
James F. Byrnes High School, Duncan, SC

Chris Moss, Director of Bands; Jarrod Mabrey, Tom Padgett, A.J. Pace, Associate Directors of Bands.

*Students may sign up for a limited number of 30-minute private lessons ($30 each) with Prof. Anderson or Harley beginning at 12:30 p.m. First-come, first served, pay at the lesson. Overflow lessons or lessons for younger students may be taught by an experienced member of the USC double reed studios ($20).
 
Register in advance  (FREE)
Walk-ins are welcome, but depending on the number registered may not be able to perform their etude in a masterclass or sign up for a private lesson.

Charleston-area date and location coming soon!

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Registration

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