Shenandoah Conservatory

July 7-11, 2025

Registration Deadline: April 15, 2025

Shenandoah Double Reed Camp (SDRC) is a welcoming, educational camp for oboists and bassoonists from 7th grade through recently graduated high school seniors. We aim to build community with, and for, the next generation of young double reed players while increasing their knowledge and skill in a fun and supportive environment.

TUITION & FEES

REGISTRATION FEE - $50
This is a non-refundable fee.

ADVANCED PROGRAM AUDITION FEE - $50
Applicants will receive written feedback from Dr. Ryan Romine or Professor Stephen Key (this is in addition to application fee and is non-refundable).

COMMUTER STUDENTS - $550*
Includes tuition, cane and staples, and lunch each day.^

RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS - $850*
Includes tuition, cane and staples, shared rooms, and meals (consult week’s schedule).^

*Final registration and full tuition for all applicants is due by June 1, 2025.
^For your convenience, reed making equipment is available for purchase through Hodge Products. More information will be listed in the registration form.

Shenandoah Double Reed Camp (SDRC) enlists well-loved and well-regarded oboe and bassoon teachers from the DMV region to assist Shenandoah Conservatory faculty in the development of double reed skills through reed classes, group coachings, small and large ensembles, classes on general double reed knowledge, and lessons with Professor Key and Dr. Romine if accepted into the advanced program.

About SDRC

  • Any double reed player from rising 7th grader to graduating high school seniors, with a minimum age requirement of 13 as of September 1, 2025, may attend if they have played a minimum of one year. We will hear each of you play when you arrive to help place you with teachers and other young oboes and bassoons who will give you the best experience for playing and reed-making sessions.

  • Any double reed player from rising freshman to graduating senior who has played for multiple years and is ready for the “next step.” You will need to prepare and record around 5 minutes of music that you can submit as an audition. Appropriate audition material includes part of any sonata, concerto, other solo work, etude, or an arrangement of a piece that speaks to you - please do not submit band or orchestra parts unless they are major excerpts. If you are not sure what that means and don’t have a private teacher of music director to ask, reach out to us directly to help you determine appropriate audition material. If you are one of the maximum 8 students selected for either studio, you will spend the camp working primarily with our featured faculty: Prof. Stephen Key for oboe and Dr. Ryan Romine for bassoon.

    Supplemental auditions will be due April 15, 2025. Instructions will be sent at a later date after your application submission.

  • The SDRC Intern Program is intended for college students. Maybe you attended our camp in high school school? Maybe you play oboe/bassoon and want to help kids have a good time? Maybe you want to see how to run a camp while meeting and working with the fabulous SDRC faculty? Apply to be an intern.

    SDRC Intern Responsibilities:

    • Be available and onsite from Sunday, July 10, through Saturday, July 16, 2025.

    • Assist the Administrative Manager as required.

    • Assist faculty in small/large ensembles and reed making classes. 

    • Supervise campers during instruction and after hours.

    • Lead and assist with non-music activities.

    • Attend and participate in the daily staff meeting.

    • Have fun and be a great role model for all campers.

    SDRC Interns Benefits:

    • Double occupancy dorm room

    • A $250 stipend for the week

    • All meals

    • Invaluable experience working with SDRC faculty and running a music camp

    If you are interested in being a camp intern and have more questions about the application process or experience, reach out to Laurel Siberts at sibertsml@gmail.com.

    If you are ready to apply to be an SDRC intern, complete this form.

Our Team

Tentative Schedule

MONDAY | July 7, 2025


9am Registration/drop-off all campers
10am Orientation
Noon Lunch
1pm Reed class
2pm Small ensembles
3pm Special topics
4pm Large ensemble
5pm Commuter pickup/residential dinner
6pm Free time
7pm Evening activity
10pm Lights out

TUESDAY - THURSDAY | July 8 - 10, 2025


8am Breakfast
9am Commuter drop-off/practice
10am Reed class
11:30am Faculty recital
Noon Lunch
1pm Reed class
2pm Small ensembles
3pm Special topics
4pm Large ensemble
5pm Commuter pickup/residential dinner
6pm Free time
7pm Evening activity
10pm Lights out

FRIDAY | July 11, 2025


8am Breakfast
9am Commuter drop-off/dorm move-out
10am Final Class (all campers)
Noon Lunch
1pm Small ensemble dress rehearsal
2pm Large ensembles dress rehearsal
3pm Concert
4pm Done!