We are thrilled to announce that Notus Winds will be attending the Clarinet Mega Day!

Come along for a full day of clarinet masterclasses, workshops, gear trials and discussion panels, finishing with a fantastic concert. Featuring an incredible lineup of Australia's leading clarinet performers and educators, this is not a day to be missed!

Join us for the chance to try some of the best clarinets and accessories from some of the world’s leading makers, including Backun, Uebel and Yamaha.

Follow the link for free registration and the more details.

Workshop Bookings

We are lucky to have the fantastic clarinet and woodwind specialist technician Edison Castilho Jr. coming to this event, and he will be bringing his tools!

Appointment times for clarinet repair work are open to Mega Day Participants and will be 30min each. 

Quick fixes and basic repairs completed within this time will be $60-$120 (excluding parts). If work on your instrument will require more than 30min, we will take your details and book you in at a later date. Our next servicing dates are available from October 20th.

Please fill out the form below to submit a booking request:

We are thrilled to announce that Notus Winds and Flutes & Flutists are proudly supporting this year's NSW State Band Championships!

This year, we will be collaborating with Eastman Music Australia, Yamaha Music Australia and Diefes Brass Repairs to bring together a team of brass and woodwind experts. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore premium gear and get advice from actual performing musicians!

Visit us to try our full range of woodwind and brass instruments from some of the world’s leading makers. We will also have a variety of accessories available, including mouthpieces, barrels, headjoints, and ligatures - everything you need to enhance your playing! No registration is required, so feel free to drop by any time during the event.

We can’t wait to see you at the NSW State Band Championships and best of luck to all the participating performers!

We are excited to be attending the 2026 Adelaide Clarinet & Saxophone Festival!

The Adelaide Clarinet & Saxophone Festival is a two-day celebration of music, learning, and community, bringing together players of all ages and experience levels from across South Australia. Held at Elder Hall, the festival features inspiring concerts, hands-on workshops, masterclasses with leading artists, and a large-scale ensemble performance. Whether you’re a musician or music lover, join in for a vibrant weekend showcasing the clarinet and saxophone community!

Special guests include Nick Russoniello (NSW) and Diana Tolmie (QLD), alongside Dean Newcomb, Tim Clarkson, Vashti Tyrrell, Emma Gregan, Lloyd Van't Hoff, and Kate Mawson (SA).

Visit the link below to register or for more information and the itinerary!

Join Monash University for a day of wind playing and teacher professional development! The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance warmly invites high school students, tertiary wind players and wind enthusiasts of all ages and levels to participate in a day of collaboration, conversation and masterclasses with a great line-up of inspiring artists. 

There will be workshop activities for bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone and recorder to help you develop new techniques, practise strategies and enhanced interpretations to prepare you for performance success! Music educators can connect with like-minded colleagues, while students benefit from feedback on VCE and AMEB repertoire, ensemble playing skills and insights from top performers and teachers. 

Flutes & Flutists and Notus Winds are excited to partner with Monash by providing our full range of instruments for organisers and participants to try! If you're interested in trying our instruments but can't attend the full Woodwind Day, we'd still love to see you - contact us directly to register your interest.

THURSDAY 13th MARCH 2026
@Cannon Hill Anglican College, Ghostgum Audio - Performing Arts Centre (Gate 2)

We are excited to welcome clarinet master craftsman, designer, and Founder of Backun Musical Services Morrie Backun to Brisbane!

Internationally renowned as one of the most influential clarinet makers of our time, Morrie has reshaped modern clarinet design through innovation, exceptional craftsmanship, and close collaboration with performers.

Morrie is eager to meet the Brisbane clarinet community and will be sharing his insights and wealth of experience, built up over a lifetime as a performing artist and master craftsman.

Available for trial are the full range of Backun clarinets and accessories, including some very special, never before seen models!

We will be joined by Stuart Brownley from D’Daddario, who will also have a range of exciting products for trial.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP by filling in the form below.

A BIG THANK YOU to Blow Woodwind & Brass and Brass Music Specialists for co-hosting this event!

YOUR QUEENSLAND BACKUN & D’ADDARIO DEALERS:

THURSDAY 12th MARCH 2026
@SYDNEY CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC

We are excited to welcome to Sydney: clarinet master craftsman and designer Morrie Backun (Founder - Backun Musical Services), and Backun Artist David Griffiths (Professor in Music Performance - Clarinet, Melbourne Conservatorium)​!

Internationally renowned as one of the most influential clarinet makers of our time, Morrie has reshaped modern clarinet design through innovation, exceptional craftsmanship, and close collaboration with performers. 

To kick things off, Morrie will be discussing all things clarinet, including tuning, voicing, maintenance and the behind-the-scenes of engineering instruments and accessories. Morrie is eager to meet the Sydney clarinet community and will be sharing his insights and wealth of experience, built up over a lifetime as a performing artist and master craftsman.

This will be followed by a Masterclass led by David Griffiths, one of Australia's most respected and sought-after clarinet pedagogues. Participants in David Griffiths’ Masterclasses have been finalised and we warmly invite you to attend this open session.

Available for trial are the full range of Backun clarinets and accessories, including some very special, never before seen models! We will  also be joined by Stuart Brownley from D’Daddario, who will have a range of exciting products for trial.

3:00PM: Backun Demonstration and Talk
4:30PM: David Griffiths’ Masterclasses

To reserve your spot, please RSVP by filling in the form below.

We would like to thank Frank Celata for helping us organise this event and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music for hosting us.

TUESDAY 10th MARCH 2026
@ELDER CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC

We are excited to welcome to Adelaide: clarinet master craftsman and designer Morrie Backun (Founder - Backun Musical Services), and Backun Artist Andrew Seymour (Principal Clarinet - Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra)​!

Internationally renowned as one of the most influential clarinet makers of our time, Morrie has reshaped modern clarinet design through innovation, exceptional craftsmanship, and close collaboration with performers.

We will start with a Masterclass lead by Andrew Seymour, one of Australia's most respected and in-demand clarinettists. Performers in Andrew’s Masterclass are from the class of Lloyd Van't Hoff and we warmly invite you to attend this open session.

After the Masterclass, you will get the chance to meet Morrie Backun and ask him any questions that you might have. Morrie is eager to meet the Adelaide clarinet community and is always willing to share his insights and wealth of experience, built up over a lifetime as a performing artist and master craftsman.

Available for trial are the full range of Backun clarinets and accessories, including some very special, never before seen models! We will also be joined by the team from Presto Music, and Stuart Brownley from D’Daddario, who will have a range of exciting products for trial.

4:30PM: Andrew Seymour Masterclass
6:00PM: Backun Instrument Trial & Demonstration

To reserve your spot, please RSVP by filling in the form below.

We would like to thank Lloyd Van't Hoff for helping us organise this event and the Elder Conservatorium of Music for hosting us.

YOUR ADELAIDE BACKUN DEALER:

THURSDAY 5th MARCH 2026
@ASHBURTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

We are excited to welcome clarinet master craftsman, designer, and Founder of Backun Musical Services Morrie Backun to Melbourne!

Backun Artist David Griffiths (Professor in Music Performance - Clarinet, Melbourne Conservatorium) is joining Morrie for this session on all things clarinet, including tuning, voicing, maintenance and the behind-the-scenes of engineering instruments and accessories.

Internationally renowned as one of the most influential clarinet makers of our time, Morrie has reshaped modern clarinet design through innovation, exceptional craftsmanship, and close collaboration with performers.

Morrie is eager to meet the Melbourne clarinet community and will be sharing his insights and wealth of experience, built up over a lifetime as a performing artist and master craftsman.

Available for trial are the full range of Backun clarinets and accessories, including some very special, never before seen models!

We will be joined by Stuart Brownley from D’Daddario, who will also have a range of exciting products for trial.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP by filling in the form below.

A BIG THANK YOU to CLASAX (the Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Victoria) for helping us organise this event!

4PM: Instrument Trials/Meet and Greet Morrie
6PM: Backun Demonstration and Talk

YOUR VICTORIAN BACKUN & D’ADDARIO DEALERS:

Join Australia’s newest Vandoren Artist, Alex Morris (Principal Bass Clarinet, Sydney Symphony Orchestra) for an exclusive hands-on session!

This is a unique opportunity to explore the differences between various set-ups and receive expert guidance from one of Australia’s leading clarinettists. Bring along your clarinet, your setup, and your open ears!

All attendees will have the chance to play-test a comprehensive range of Vandoren gear, including VK Synthetic Reeds, our mouthpiece and ligature line-up, and the brand new B40 Lyre HD.

Interested? Register your interest below! Do you have a question? Contact our Single-Reeds Specialist, Maddy: info@notuswinds.com.au.

Yamaha and Sydney Conservatorium of Music present a masterclass with international clarinet soloist and Yamaha Performing Artist Michael Collins!

Notus Winds will be there with the full Yamaha Custom clarinet range available to try! We'll also have a range of accessories and new releases from Yamaha, including some exciting just-launched products. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore premium instruments and get expert advice from Single-Reeds Specialist Maddy Avagliano and Yamaha Music Australia Product Manager Daniel Byrne. 

Learn from the master himself and then bring your own mouthpiece setup along to try the range of instruments he swears by. Registration is free via the Sydney Conservatorium box office website — click below to reserve your place.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with award-winning Sydney saxophonist Nick Russoniello (D’Addario Woodwind Performing Artist, and Yamaha Music Australia Performing Artist) as he takes you inside the world of live looping and solo performance! Experience a dynamic set showcasing cutting-edge creativity, learn more in a Q&A, and try some of the products that Nick swears by in his professional career!

Bring along your mouthpiece to try Yamaha Custom instruments, including auxiliary saxophones and interchangeable necks. D'Addario will also be featuring their Reserve Organics collection and, to sweeten the deal, will be offering attendees a 40% discount on the whole D'Addario range! 

If you're looking for specialist advice, Notus Winds' Single-Reed Specialist Maddy Avagliano will be joined by Yamaha Music Australia Product Manager Daniel Byrne to answer all your questions—register now to organise an appointment!

This is the perfect chance to meet fellow musicians, explore the artistry of looping, and get hands-on with a curated selection of wind products! Light refreshments will be provided.