The International Double Reed Society’s annual conference provides an opportunity for artists, teachers, traders and audiences to celebrate the unique nature of double reed instruments. In 2009, the IDRS Conference will be held at Birmingham Conservatoire in Birmingham, England - the first IDRS Conference to be held in the UK for 20 years!

IDRS 2009 will be a five-day event, as ever, packed with celebrity concerts, recitals, masterclasses and workshops presented by leading international artists.

Participating orchestras include:

• City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO)
• Orchestra of the Swan
• New Mozart Orchestra
• Queen’s Park Sinfonia

Concert venues include:

• Symphony Hall – Birmingham’s magnificent 2,200-seat concert hall
• Town Hall – a recently refurbished architectural gem which seats around 1000
• Adrian Boult Hall – the Conservatoire’s largest concert venue, with 520 seats
• Recital Hall – the Conservatoire’s 150-seat hall, suitable for recitals or performances with electronics

Whether you are interested in attending as a delegate, as an exhibitor or vendor, or as an audience member, you are warmly invited to join us here in Birmingham for this very special event.

Conference booking is now open! Click here to go to find out more about how to register and book accommodation for the conference.