One of the best things about watching an orchestra is seeing a hidden star emerge, as oboist Ben Hausmann has this season. Hausmann, who stepped up to the Seattle Symphony’s acting principal spot from ...

Oboe part of "La Cumparsita" for Woodwind Quintet (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, French Horn and Bassoon) intermediate level. Duration 3.00 min (+-). Score & Parts available in series. Scan Qr-code (in cover ...

Pianists and string players often hold the monopoly on the soloist's spotlight, especially on Melbourne's stages. So it was a rare pleasure to see one of Australia's finest woodwind virtuosos, oboist ...

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 ...

Throughout November, we're focusing on woodwind and brass instruments. From fabulous flutists to top-notch tuba players, we'll introduce you to some of the leading performers on the scene.

The oboe, a long reedy apparatus, is an overlooked member of the woodwind family. Yet it’s the instrument that the rest of the orchestra tune themselves to. Described by the son of Jean de Vergie, an ...

Founded in 1966, the Camerata Woodwind Quintet was the first chamber music ensemble in residence at Western Illinois University. Over the past half century, the group has presented performances and ...

Use the tabs below to find out about each section of the orchestra, watch video clips, and read interviews with musicians. This section of the orchestra got its name from the fact that many of its ...

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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 blowing ...