Important Note: Multiple Section Entries
Contestants may not enter multiple solo sections (e.g. Intermediate and Senior competitions) but should select one section which best fits their current skill level. Contestants are permitted to enter the Baroque section as well as their appropriate solo section.
Entries Close Friday 18th September 5pm
Entries for the ADRS National Competition 2026 close Friday 18th September by 5pm, subject to filled sections which will be closed when their quota is filled.
Sections now closed:
Baroque Section
All other sections are still open to entrants.
ADRS Competition Sections
NOTE: Time Limits apply to own choice piece only. Where there are set pieces these are NOT included in your time limit.
ADRS Competition Sections (please click the headings to open each section, click again to close)
Beginner (up to Grade 2 AMEB)
1 work - solo or with piano accompaniment
1st Prize Oboe $200 Sponsored by AW Oboes Australia & Oboe Central
1st Prize Bassoon $200 Sponsored by Anne Henderson
2nd Prize Oboe $100 Sponsored by AW Oboes Australia & Oboe Central
2nd Prize Bassoon $100 Sponsored by Anne Henderson
Honourable Mention Oboe $50 Sponsored by AW Oboes & Oboe Central
Honourable Mention Bassoon 1 x Sun Craft reed case valued at $35 Sponsored by Bassoon Factory
Time limit: 2 minutes
Junior (Grades 3-4 AMEB
1 work - solo or with piano accompaniment
1st Prize Oboe $200 Sponsored by Anonymous Organisation
1st Prize Bassoon $200 Sponsored by Anonymous Organisation
2nd Prize Oboe $100 Sponsored by KM Woodwind
2nd Prize Bassoon $100 Sponsored by Anne Henderson
Honourable Mention Oboe $50 Sponsored by KM Woodwind
Honourable Mention Bassoon $50 Sponsored by Anne Henderson
Time limit: 4 minutes
Intermediate Section (Grades 5-6 AMEB)
1 work - solo or with piano accompaniment
1st Prize Oboe $250 Sponsored by Loree Oboes & Consortium Music
1st Prize Bassoon $250 Sponsored by Moosman Bassoons & Consortium Music
2nd Prize Oboe $100 Sponsored by Loree Oboes & Consortium Music
2nd Prize Bassoon Florida reed 10 reed case value $99 Sponsored by Bassoon Factory
Honourable Mention Oboe $50 Sponsored by KM Woodwind
Honourable Mention Bassoon 1 x Sun Craft 10 reed case valued at $55 Sponsored by Bassoon Factory
Time limit: 5 minutes
Senior Section (Grades 7-8 AMEB) Up to age 18
(1 SET PIECE PLUS OWN CHOICE)
Set works (all listed excerpts) & own contrasting choice with piano accompaniment.
set works are not included in your time limit
1st Prize Oboe $1000 Sponsored by Patricola & Oboe Central
1st Prize Bassoon $1000 Sponsored by K. GE Reeds
2nd Prize Oboe Reeds N Stuff - Tip Guillotine Valued at $395 Sponsored by Reeds N Stuff & Oboe Central
2nd Prize Bassoon $300 Sponsored by Moosman Bassoons & Consortium Music
Honourable Mention Oboe Jende Knife Pack valued at $100 Sponsored by Jende & Oboe Central
Honourable Mention Bassoon Florida reed case valued at $79 Sponsored by Bassoon Factory
Time limit: 6 minutes
Open Age (formerly Elite Section)
(Full-time professional players not eligible)
(1 SET PIECE PLUS OWN CHOICE)
Set works (all listed excerpts) & own contrasting choice with piano accompaniment
set works are not included in your time limit
1st Prize Oboe $1200 Sponsored by Marigaux Paris
1st Prize Bassoon $1200 Peter Musson Memorial Prize Sponsored by Musson Bassoon Reeds
2nd Prize Oboe Reeds N Stuff - Mini Micrometer machine valued at $500 Sponsored by Reeds N Stuff & Oboe Central
2nd Prize Bassoon $500 Sponsored by Moosman Bassoons & Consortium Music
Honourable Mention Oboe $150 Sponsored by K.GE Reeds
Honourable Mention Bassoon Florida 40 reed custom case valued at $220 Sponsored by Bassoon Factory
Time limit: 10 minutes (not including set piece)
Weekend Warrior & “Friends” Section
Over 18 Years (full-time professional players not eligible, secondary teachers welcome)
1 to 5 players any combination containing at least one double reed instrument
1 work – solo or with any combination of accompaniment/ensemble
1st Prize $200 Sponsored by Grevillea Distribution
2nd Prize $100 Sponsored by Grevillea Distribution
Honourable Mention $50 Sponsored by Grevillea Distribution
Time limit: 8 minutes
Baroque (Open Age
A baroque work performed on period or modern instrument
1 work – solo or with harpsichord.
1st Prize $300 Sponsored by Alan Greenlees
2nd Prize $100 Sponsored by Alan Greenlees
Best Period instrument $100 Sponsored by Alan Greenlees
Time limit: 6 minutes
Chamber Music Section
Open to unconducted groups with at least two non accompanying instrumentalists (for example piano/guitar) at least one of which is a double reed instrument. If e.g. piano or guitar are part of the group they should not be as an accompanist or playing a score reduction).
1 work
1st Prize $200 Sponsored by Anne Gilby & Campbell Brasswind Service
2nd Prize $100 Sponsored by Anne Gilby & Campbell Brasswind Service
Honourable Mention $50 Sponsored by Anne Gilby & Campbell Brasswind Service
Time limit: 8 minutes
School Double Reed Ensembles
*NEW SECTION* For School Double Reed Ensemble
Primary and High School Double Reed Players (without accompanying instruments)
3 or more players
1st Prize Certificate Sponsored by K.Ge Reeds
2nd Prize Certificate Sponsored by K.Ge Reeds
Honourable Mention Certificate Sponsored by K.Ge Reeds
K.Ge Reeds is presenting a free professional Oboe or Bassoon reed to each player in the section
Time limit: 5 minutes