The Wind Section

Please note that the shop will be closing at the slightly earlier time of 4pm on Saturday 2nd May and will be closed on Monday 4th May for the Bank Holiday.

We'll be back again at 9.30am on Tuesday 5th May.

Enjoy the holiday weekend! 😎

We're back at Perth Concert Hall this weekend, this time for the Scottish Concert Band Festival National Finals. 🎷🎺

We had a great day yesterday and today looks set to be a busy one again.

We've got lots of brass & woodwind instruments and accessories on our stand and Malcolm's on hand to answer any questions you may have, so please pop over and say hello!

Calling all double reeders!

Celebrate all things oboe & bassoon with the British Double Reed Society and RCS Woodwind on Saturday 14th February 2026 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow G2 3DB from 09:45–16:45.

This exciting event will feature a stellar lineup of world-class tutors and performers from the RCS, offering a day packed with inspiring sessions, performances, and opportunities to dive into the world of double reed instruments.

We’re delighted to welcome the following distinguished artists:

– Hélène Devilleneuve (sponsored by Buffet Crampon)
– The Genovia Quartet

In addition to the lunchtime concert, the day will include performance classes, tutored ensemble opportunities, and the chance to join a mass play-together to round off the event. As always, you’ll also find a wide selection of instruments and accessories from various traders to explore.

What more could you want from a fabulous day celebrating all things double reed?

Activities to include:
· Oboe and bassoon ensembles
· Performance classes
· Studio classes (for grades 1-5, working on short excerpts with the tutor)
· Oboe Ensemble Rehearsal
· Bassoon Ensemble Rehearsal
· Bassoon reed-making demonstration
· Oboe reed-making demonstration
· Try a Contra Bassoon
· Try a Cor Anglais
· Instrument maintenance and basic repair advice
· Instruments, Reeds, Sheet Music and Accessories on sale

Book tickets at: https://www.bdrs.org.uk/events/rcs-feb2026