Reed Studios
Single Reeds
The University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks presents the premier single reed studio in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ single reed studio consists of music majors and minors who study clarinet and/or saxophone. Students will have opportunities to perform in small chamber ensembles as well as larger performance ensembles such as the Wind Symphony and Fairbanks Symphony. Weekly performance opportunities are available, including student recitals and studio masterclass.
Double Reeds
Double Reed instrumentalists at the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks can expect to have weekly hour-long private lessons on their major instrument. Additionally, reed making classes for both Oboe and Bassoon are available and encouraged.
Double reed instrumentalists can expect to perform in university ensembles such as the Wind Symphony (Concert Band/Wind Ensemble) and the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra. Seat placement is determined by audition each semester. Other performance opportunities such as chamber ensembles: duos, trios, quintets, etc. will be facilitated and coordinated for students by need and availability.
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Faculty
Single Reed
Double Reed
Michael McConnell
Adjunct Professor
Department of Music
FAC 109
Clarinet, Saxophone
Candy Rydlinski
Adjunct Professor of Oboe
Department of Music
George Rydlinski
Adjunct Professor of Bassoon
Department of Music