Many of us first heard it while watching a Looney Tunes cartoon. Have you ever wondered why the oboe begins the tuning? How ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Chamber Music Society of Palm Beach will focus on baroque compositions in a concert Thursday at the Church of Bethesda-by ...

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!

The caged bird sings / with a fearful trill / of things unknown / but longed for still / and his tune is heard / on the ...

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 ...

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.

The clarinet is a musical instrument belonging to the woodwind family. It looks similar to an oboe, however it is a single-reed instrument, as opposed to the double-reed of an oboe, and has a very ...