Welcome to the University of Arizona Oboe Studio
Prospective applicants are invited to arrange a virtual tour and online introductory lesson. Live and online auditions will be held during Winter/Spring 2022 for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
The UArizona Oboe Studio embraces students from a variety of backgrounds who go on to pursue diverse degree programs and career goals. Our students engage in a wide range of musical activities: private lessons, weekly Oboe Masterclass, Reed Lab, large ensembles, chamber music, UA Double Reed Day, and guest artist masterclasses. All UArizona oboists utilize the studio reedmaking tools, including top-quality gouging and shaping equipment. In our Reed Room, students work collaboratively in a dedicated workshop space.
What You’ll Find Here at UArizona
Highly individualized instruction by dedicated School of Music faculty.
A supportive learning community where all musicians are encouraged to reach their highest potential.
Artistic and academic excellence at one of the nation’s premiere research universities.
Unique Opportunities
Free access to UArizona’s professional quality, multi-track Recording Studio, an incredible opportunity to build your recording skills and media portfolio. Completing an internship in the recording studio is a great way to gain marketable skills and real-world experience.
Graduate Assistantships are available through the award-winning Fred Fox Graduate Wind Quintet. The ensemble has reached the national finals of the MTNA Chamber Music Competition and recently played a 12-city tour of China. Generous performance and academic merit scholarships are available for in-state and out-of-state tuition.
UArizona is home to two orchestras and three wind ensembles; the Pride of Arizona Marching Band and UA Jazz Ensemble; UA Chamber Winds and baroque music ensemble; Student Composer concerts; world music ensembles; and chamber music program.
UArizona’s nationally-recognized Music Education program boasts a 100% job placement rate.
Our Campus
UArizona is a Research One land grant institution and Arizona’s flagship public university, offering opportunities for study abroad and Division One athletics, not to mention an amazing climate year-round. The natural beauty of our Sonoran Desert cannot be matched.
Tucson is a culturally rich city with an exciting performing arts community. It has recently been designated as a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy.
