OBOE
The oboe is a school owned instrument, meaning KISD will provide an oboe for your student while in band in the district. Each year the oboe families will pay $100 to use the oboe. The oboe being a double reed instrument requires handmade reeds that will be purchased a few at a time every few months!
What's an Oboe?
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, orchestras, chamber music, film music, in some genres of folk music, and as a solo instrument, and is occasionally heard in jazz, rock music, pop music, and popular music.
How to play
Unlike the clarinet or saxophone, the oboe uses a double reed. The sound is made by blowing a stream of air into the instrument (known as embouchure), and pressing down on the instrument's keys. This changes the pitch by opening and closing holes on the instrument, creating higher or lower notes. Varying the air flow into the instrument can affect the pitch, volume, and type of sound created.
What do I need for Oboe Class?
Below you can find the class supply list for Oboe. You can also go directly to the Bells Music website and get supplies that way!
