Chicago Double Reed Festival

11/8/26

2026 Clinicians Include:

Ed Ingold, Reed Making

James Kim, oboe (MYAC Faculty, Peoria Symphony)

Lisa Kozenko, oboe  (Ball State University) 

Andrew Marlin, bassoon (Elmhurst University, MYAC Faculty)

Andrew Nogal, oboe (Illinois State, Northwestern, Grossman Ensemble, Dal Niente)

Ben Roidl-Ward, bassoon (UIUC, Chicago Sinfonietta, Illinois Symphony) 

Dianne Ryan, bassoon (VanderCook College of Music)

Natalie Swenson, oboe (President, Chicago Wind Collective)

Preman Tilson, bassoon (Roosevelt University, Lyric Opera of Chicago) 

The Chicago Double Reed Festival is a full-day event for oboists and bassoonists of all ages and skill levels, featuring expert clinicians, masterclasses, and opportunities to connect with fellow musicians.

2026 Clinicians

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    Ed Ingold

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  • A man in a black suit, white shirt, and yellow tie holding a clarinet smiling at the camera.

    James Kim

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  • Lisa Kozenko

    Lisa Kozenko

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  • Andrew Marlin

    Andrew Marlin

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  • A young man with glasses, dark hair, and a beard

    Andrew Nogal

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  • A man with dark hair and a beard holding a bassoon

    Ben Roidl-Ward (photo by Lynn Lane)

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  • A woman with shoulder-length reddish-brown hair smiling while holding a bassoon.

    Dianne Ryan

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  • A woman with long, blond hair smilng with an oboe. .

    Natalie Swenson

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  • an old man with a bassoon

    Preman Tilson

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2026 SPONSORS

FAQ

Who Should Attend: Bassoonists and oboists of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds. We will offer classes for all experience levels and this is an event to celebrate all things double reed. We also suggest that band and orchestra teachers of all levels should come to learn more pedagogical techniques for double reeds. Those who wish to observe (but not participate) in any sessions can pay a $50 Observer Fee. They will not be able to participate in Master Classes or Technique sessions, for example, but they would be able to watch classes and performances.

What to bring: Please bring your instrument, anything you need to play (extra reeds, water, straps, etc), double reed choir music, and all your double reed friends. Of course, having a bassoon or oboe is not a requirement - you can still observe all the sessions and try out some instruments brought by our vendors. Pizza lunch is included.

End of Day Recital: There is a faculty recital and double reed choir performance (including all participants) at 4:00pm. The recital should last approximately one hour. Parents, guardians, and friends are more than welcome to attend with no cost.

Any additional questions, please email Jean Milew (jeanmilew@mya.org) or call Midwest Young Artists at 847-926-9898.

Past Festivals

2025 Chicago Double Reed Festival 

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2024 Chicago Double Reed Festival

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