Oboe at Arts Academy

Why Study Oboe at Interlochen

One of the orchestra's oldest instruments, the oboe possesses a unique power to enchant audiences. As an oboe student, you'll explore the potential of this distinct instrument. Discover its lyrical possibilities and understand why the oboe sets the tone for all types of ensembles.

What You’ll Learn

As a soloist and ensemble member, your talent will get an opportunity to thrive at our boarding school for oboe, Interlochen Arts Academy. Our six music programs give you the choice to focus your musical goals wherever your interests lie.

All oboe students take both private lessons and studio classes tailor-made for your skill set. Our dedicated oboist instructor will guide you through the study of practice, interpretation, performance, and reed-making. You'll develop your own practice techniques and learn how to identify and address any issues. Plus, we'll give you tools to sharpen your performance technique and audition readiness.

How to Apply

Audition Requirements

Meet the Faculty

Daniel Gurevich

Instructor of Oboe

Interlochen Arts Academy's faculty hail from world-class performance venues and educational institutions.

All Faculty

Jaren Atherholt, University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Jennie Brandon, composer
Elaine Douvas, Principal Oboe, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; Instructor of Oboe, The Juilliard School
Dwight Parry, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Lora Schaefer, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Roosevelt University
Martin Schuring, Arizona State University
Elizabeth Tiscione, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Kennesaw State University

Program Highlights

Performance Opportunities

As an oboe student, you'll enjoy daily opportunities to participate in ensembles like orchestra and wind symphony. You'll also have the chance to develop chamber music projects and collaborative projects across musical genres and artistic disciplines. Learn more in our Explore Ensembles section below.

The Music Center

Our state-of-the-art 60,000 square-foot music facility has two 3,500 square-foot rehearsal halls, two recording studios which allow for rehearsal and performance recordings in multiple venues on campus with multiple ensemble and practice rooms, and individual faculty teaching studios. Learn more about The Music Center.

Master Classes

Participate in master classes with guest artists drawn from network of alumni and leading oboe performers and teachers.

Reed-Making and Maintenance

You'll have access to reed-making tools and machines, giving you the ability to learn the entire reed-making process.

Chamber

Assembled at the faculty's discretion, chamber music ensembles are offered as electives in the Music division. Each ensemble is coached by one of the Arts Academy's acclaimed instrumental faculty.

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Orchestra

A recipient of the American Prize, the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra performs an advanced repertoire that includes symphonies, concerti, contemporary works, and original compositions.

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Wind Symphony

The American Prize-winning Interlochen Arts Academy Wind Symphony presents a diverse and challenging repertoire in regular live, prerecorded, and public radio performances.

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Before I came to Interlochen, I had a hard time being motivated, and was not challenged by the ensembles that I played in. Here at Interlochen, I am motivated like never before, and I am challenged daily by orchestra and band.

David, Music

In Studio A

Listen as oboe student Angela performs solo on Interlochen Public Radio's In Studio A showcase. You can also listen to the entire oboe studio perform on In Studio A, too.

Listen to Angela

Listen to the Oboe Studio