Beating the Double Reed Day Doldrums: Fresh Recruitment Strategies and a New Vehicle for Outreach

Beating the Double Reed Day Doldrums: Fresh Recruitment Strategies and a New Vehicle for Outreach

This presentation offers practical suggestions for expanding and enhancing college oboe studio recruitment. Dr. Lindabeth Binkley shares proven strategies that have successfully grown her Central Michigan University oboe studio, including effective outreach initiatives and how to build meaningful connections with middle and high school band programs. This session will include the premiere of Nostalgia & Millenium by CMU faculty composer Jay C. Batzner, a new work for oboe and “flex” ensemble, created specifically for oboe professors to connect with prospective students through a solo performance with their high school band. 

Attendees will gain:
·         Actionable recruitment strategies 
·         Insights into common recruitment pitfalls and how to avoid them
·         Inspiration to create a new performance opportunity designed to foster connection with prospective students

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