Good Oboe Schools?

JJOboe
Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:11:55 +0000

Hi, OboeSoprano.

As an incoming oboe major myself (in my senior year of high school), I think you have a spectacular list of prospective schools. While I can’t speak personally to the programs at either UC Boulder or ASU, I’ve heard excellent things. I have one friend, also an oboist, who found UC Boulder to be an excellent school and program, and is applying this year. As for ASU, I know that Martin Schuring teaches there, and I’ve heard spectacular things about him and his studio! Of your list, I would say that the best performance programs are at IU and Michigan. Professors Strommen and King, respectively, are fantastic teachers and human beings. Ultimately, the choice will be yours. Good luck, and have fun!