On Campus
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- Symphony Orchestra
- University Band
- Wind Symphony
- Symphonic Winds
- Symphonic Band
Oboe
Overview
The oboe studio's philosophy is to instill in each student the desire to reach his or her full potential as an oboist and to develop the skills necessary to achieve excellence in their chosen major area of study.
While the majority of Illinois State oboe students are music education majors, the studio is home to a diverse group which includes majors in music therapy, music composition, music business, oboe performance, as well as majors in liberal arts/pre-medicine studies.
Studio Details
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Private Lessons
Each student receives a weekly private lesson with the professor. We will work on tone production, scales and articulation technique. In the first year, students will be familiar with Barret and Ferling materials, and move on to more challenging literature as their skills progress.
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Master Class
Each week the studio meets as a whole for one hour.
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Chamber Music
Great performing opportunities are available in small groups. Enrolling in Chamber Winds class gives students the chance to further develop ensemble playing and leadership skills through the performance of woodwind quintets, quartets, and trios. Oboes frequently join with bassoonists to perform double reed ensembles.
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Reed Making
Reedmaking skills are essential to one's success as an oboist. Two to three additional class hours a week are available to all oboists for the purpose of making oboe reeds.