NSU Bassoon, Oboe Studios perform at regional conference

NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Bassoon and Oboe Studios recently performed at the International Double Reed Society Midsouth Regional Chapter Symposium held at LSU in Baton Rouge. The group performed two pieces for double reed ensemble. “Quinteto Dobles Cañas Colombianas” by Alvaro Castro and “Extra Fancy” by Viet Cuong. 

Assistant Professor of Oboe Leah Forsyth said the performance was a big success. Students were also able to participate in the Midsouth Double Reed Ensemble, attend several recitals and masterclasses and network with other oboists and bassoonists. 

Those attending included Forsyth and NSU students Joel Ramos and Allison Flores of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and Kamryn Purdue of DeRidder on oboe and Professor of Bassoon Douglas Bakenhus and students Kristoff Hairr of DeRidder, Victoria Gomez of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and Alexis Ortega of Anna on bassoon. 

For more information on the Symposium go to https://www.midsouthidrs.org.