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Single Reed Day

Saturday March 28, 2026

Vandoren

Single Reed Day

Single Reed Day 2026 is being sponsored by Vandoren

 

 

 

Clinicians

Dr. Janice L. Minor, University of Illinois
Dr. Nicki Roman, University of Illinois

 

Single Reed Day offers high school and collegiate clarinetists and saxophonists the opportunity to perform in master classes, attend workshops and clinics. All are welcome to participate in a group single reed choir with current University of Illinois students.

Exhibitors will include Buffet Crampon, The Music Shoppe, D’Addario Woodwinds, Vandoren/Dansr, Selmer, and Yamaha.

Eligibility

All clarinetists and saxophonists currently in high school or college are welcome to register. All registrants are invited to participate in the clarinet choir, saxophone choir, a combined choir, and selected participants will perform for the master classes.

Advanced middle school students are also welcome to apply.

Single Reed Day 2026 Sample Schedule Overview

An official Schedule will be provided closer to the date of the event. 

Smith Memorial Hall

8:30 AM |  Registration- At Smith Memorial Hall

9:00 AM | Combined Clarinet/Saxophone Choir Rehearsal: Smith Memorial Hall

10:00 AM | Master Class with U of I  Faculty

  • Clarinets: Smith Room 25
  • Saxophones: Smith Memorial Room (second floor)

11:15 AM | Guest Artist Recital: Jan Berry Baker, saxophone, and Jeff Anderle, clarinet; Smith Memorial Room

12:30 PM | Visit Exhibits and Lunch. Pizza lunch provided by Vandoren.

1:30 PM | Vandoren Reed and Mouthpiece Workshop with Gary Winder: Smith Room 25

2:00 PM | Masterclasses with Guest Artists: Jan Berry Baker, saxophone and Jeff Anderle, clarinet; Smith Room 25

3:30 PM | Break/Visit Exhibits

4:00 PM | Combined Clarinet/Saxophone Choir Rehearsal: Smith Recital Hall

5:00 PM | Evening Concert-U of I Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Ensemble and Single Reed Festival Combined Choir: Smith Recital Hall

**Exhibits will be open throughout the day.

Smith Memorial Hall- 805 S. Mathews Ave, Urbana

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