Many of us first heard it while watching a Looney Tunes cartoon. Have you ever wondered why the oboe begins the tuning? How is the starting note decided? With access to electronic tuning devices ...

The oboe is a double-reed instrument and member of the woodwind family. Oboes are usually made of wood, but there are also oboes made of synthetic materials. The oboe is commonly used in concert bands ...

Newport Classical is hosting a Chamber Series concert featuring oboist James Austin Smith and pianist Michael Stephen Brown on March 21st. The concert program explores themes of fantasy and freedom ...

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Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. The oboe is made of wood (or plastic) with metal keys, and played by ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A specialized woodwind with a wistful yet powerful tone, the oboe is one of the most expensive instruments you can buy. Professional-grade oboes can sell for almost ...

All undergraduate applicants must apply to the University of Colorado and complete a College of Music Admission Application. Applications may be obtained online through the Admissions section.

Whilst in the Sefton Youth Wind Orchestra, I think I heard the oboe played properly for the first time. I had only ever heard the oboe played by complete beginners and I thought it sounded TERRIBLE!

A man, whose YouTube channel is fittingly called InstrumentManiac, shows off his 111 instruments in this video and, as you would hope, he can play every single one. While many of his instruments are ...

The Oregon Symphony and Jean Vollum Music Director David Danzmayr have announced the appointment of two key musician leaders ...