Sandy's Reeds

10/28/2023

Looking for oboe or English horn reeds? I would love to help you out and you can count on getting the reeds fast. You won't have to wait several weeks like other reed makers out there. I am able to send your reeds out the very next week and sometimes even earlier! I also take special requests and can adapt the reeds to get as close as possible to what you are looking for. Feel free to contact me with any questions. I love making reeds!

07/15/2022

Albinoni Oboe concerto: Movement 2 played by Sandy Stimson on a Decker oboe!

Covid travel restrictions kept Gao Hong from visiting her family in China, so she reminisced about her childhood to comfort herself and channeled that nostalgia into a new piece for P**a and Bassoon. Join us today to hear Gao Hong play her new concerto, "Reminiscences of My Hometown," from a recent....

08/24/2020

I am accepting orders and truly hope we all can get back to live performances in the near future. Wishing all my customer's good health!

04/07/2020

My reeds will always be sanitized with high alcohol Vodka by soaking the reeds, then running a pipe cleaner with the Vodka through the reed and then allowing the reeds to completely dry out under the heat of a lamp. I am accepting orders and am happy to adapt the reeds for you, just ask! Any questions, please reach out by email or phone. Thank you for your business!!

03/17/2020

In the interest of utmost caution, I will be disinfecting all reeds with high content alcohol along with my usual procedure of using a pipe cleaner to the reeds and letting them completely dry. Please contact me if you have any questions, thank you all for your business!

12/02/2019

Sandy Stimson on oboe as part of a wonderful performance with the Baroque Music Montana of Bach's Brandenburg no. 2 !

Presented by Baroque Music Montana Carrie Krause, Artistic Director J.S. Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, BWV 1047 Recorded live on November 16, 2019, at Ho...

10/17/2019

Looking for reeds that are consistent and arrive timely? I love making reeds and can make reeds especially for your special requests! Your reeds will arrive in a timely manner and sometimes even arrive earlier than you may expect, there are no delays. I can even make you reeds that are what I label a medium soft plus or medium plus. I keep track of customer requests which ensures a consistent reed just for you! I am always happy to adapt the reeds, just ask! I come from a professional background and make a living performing Principal oboe with the symphony, ballet and opera. I also perform on English horn. You can read my bio on the website: sandysreeds.com. Give my reeds a try and let me help you sound amazing on the oboe or English horn!

09/27/2017

Every oboist makes their own unique sound. It also must be true that every oboist needs their own unique oboe reed. Let me help you find that reed that will make you sound amazing!