Oboe

Requirements for Oboe:

Most of these items will be included in the rental package:

• Instrument (Please see list of acceptable brands below)

• Essential Elements Interactive Book 1 for Oboe (For Beginners Only)

• Medium Soft Reeds (6th Grade/Beginners) or Medium Hard Reeds (Advanced 7th/8th)

  • • Always try to have 2 on hand

• Cleaning Swab

• Cork Grease

• Case for Reeds

• Wire Music Stand for practicing at home

Music Companies Used by BMS:

You can use any of these companies to obtain your child's instrument, book, and accessories.  Reps from these companies come to BMS every week.

• Music and Arts Center

Contact:  Michael Pagel michael.pagel@musicarts.com

• Portman's Music

Contact:  Andy Bell abell@portmansmusic.com

• Big Note Music

Contact:  Jim Schmelzer jimschmelzer@bignotemusic.com

Recommended Brands:

• Yamaha

• Selmer

• Fox

• Jupiter

• Loree

• Buffet

Helpful Links for Getting Started on Oboe:

• Getting Started Basics

• Forming the Oboe Embouchure

• Oboe Care and Maintenance

• Professional vs. Beginner Oboe (for a laugh!)

Recordings of Professional Oboe Players:

• Katherine Needleman

• John Mack

• Liang Wang

• Joseph Robinson