TAMUK Double Reed Studio

12/15/2025

Please join us JANUARY 31 for our FREE Reed Day Event

12/11/2025

Double reed studio Christmas party (minus two studious freshmen preparing for finals)!!! I realized we’re blocking my tree!!!

11/06/2025

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We are excited to announce and give a HUGE congratulations to one of our own C.O.B.S. faculty, and NEW Bassoon Professor here at TAMUK - Dr. Ott!

Here is a little about her!
Dr. Janelle Ott is a bassoonist based in Kingsville, Texas.  In addition to her duties as Adjunct Professor of Bassoon at Texas A&M Kingsville, she serves as Manager of Facilities and Events at TAMUK, maintains an active freelance schedule, and teaches private lessons.  She has previously served on the faculties of Angelo State University, Abilene Christian University, Collin College, Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, University of North Texas, and University of Texas at Tyler.  She holds degrees from the University of North Texas (DMA), Indiana University (PD), Wichita State University (MM), and Luther College (BM).  You may find additional information on her website, janelleottbassoon.com.

Once again, congratulations, Dr. Ott!

11/06/2025

Dr. Janelle Ott and I had a fabulous time visiting double reeds in Brownsville last month! Thanks so much to all the teachers for hosting us. Your students sounded fabulous!!! It was so wonderful seeing my former student, Alondra, as well.

01/12/2025

Important info about Reed Day and our new chamber music competition! Please read.

Reed Day is quickly approaching on February 1st and so is our new chamber music competition!
🎵 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT VIDEO SUBMISSION IS JANUARY 18th! 🎵
We encourage all middle and high school students to enter this competition as it is an excellent way to learn more about chamber music, your instrument, and developing connections!
Submit your preliminary video for a chance to perform your chamber music in our Reed Day recital! We can’t wait to see you on February 1st, 2025.
Please message us for any questions, comments, or concerns.

Register for Reed Day here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX_az38-yhLHWaaSR_1VccRW7OZSixdlBFw1Do5T9aGW4NLg/viewform

Link to chamber competition registration and rules:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzucPoxJTiNa1W7sPLSK_0cUQu4QzAYiCuFNQtoc2TLmH8Vw/viewform

11/29/2024

Please join us for our 4th annual FREE Reed Day!

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11/25/2024

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09/16/2024

Looking to brush up on your all-state etudes? Need some help with your reeds while you’re at it? If you’re in The Valley, you’re in luck! Our double reed faculty, Ann Fronckowiak on oboe and Sarah Wildey-Richmond on bassoon, will be be giving masterclasses on 9/28 for both ATSSB and TMEA etudes. What if contrabassoon or English horn is your thing? We’ve got you covered!
Need even more incentive to come? One last juicy detail - this event is absolutely free!
Sign up with the QR code to reserve your spot, and we can‘t wait to work with you at Texas A&M University-Kingsville School of Music in a few weeks!

07/16/2024

Congratulations to our Professor of Oboe, Dr. Ann Fronckowiak, for her recent performance of Duo Precipice! 👏
💙Dr. Fronckowiak and Cristian Zavala of Duo Precipice were recently published by a peer review in the College Music Society’s “Symposium”, Vol. 64, No. 1.
💙Here is a short quote from the CMS recital reviewer:
“Fronckowiak’s lyrical oboe paired with Zavala’s percussive virtuosity created a symbiotic musical experience that left the attending audience spellbound.”
💙Attached below is a link to the recital and performance review!
https://symposium.music.org/current-issue/item/11621-duo-precipice-in-recital-ann-fronckowiak-oboe-and-cristian-zavala-percussion-march-30-2022.html
Congratulations, Dr. F! 🎶👏💙🐗