As President and co founder of the NZDRS, I am proud of the wide range of activities the organisation has promoted over the past five years. These include a monthly chamber music club, performance evenings plus a range of workshops, master classes, concerts and social gatherings throughout the year. We have over sixty members and we aim to provide opportunities for players of all ages and of all levels. Each year we have a two day festival with oboe and bassoon guest artists from overseas. Aimed at all ages and levels, the weekend consists of master classes, workshops on a wide range of topics, concerts, reed making, competitions, chamber music, double reed band and more.  Go to www.nzdrs.org..nz