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Author: musashu
Date: 2015-03-20 21:14
Hello,
I would like advice on shopping for an oboe and knowing where to look. I've made it through college as an oboe performance major without buying my own horn. As a result I am not really certain about where to look, and how to ask around for people who may have a horn they don't need or would like to see them get used. How does one begin the search for a horn?
On the other hand what types of horns should I even consider? I've been brought up on Loree, and have played a greenline for the last two years. I have enjoyed both ( the greenline more than the Loree after I got used to it's larger sound). My intent is to gain a horn that has good qualities for wind ensemble literature and for orchestral literature as well. My budget is around $4500 but I can squeeze a little higher if necessary. I need to get my own horn because I have been accepted by two programs for a master's program in oboe performance!
Thanks for your time and for reading!
P.S. If you are actually looking to sell or get rid of your horn I would be interested in learning more.
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Author: oboi
Date: 2015-03-21 01:13
If you're in Minnesota, why don't you go to MMI and try some of the oboes they have there and see which models you like? Getting a graduate degree in oboe means you really should be playing a pro-level horn, and I'm not sure $4500 will get you really anything, even used. Contact Hannah at Hannah's Oboes and see what she has on consignment (you can get then trial them). Check out all of the oboe shops (Charles, Forrests, RDG, etc...) and see what used oboes they have for trial. You'll be very limited with that budget and that might steer you towards less expensive but still great brands. Being in the US, it's really an opportunity to be able to trial a bunch of oboes, so take advantage of that. Do you have an instructor? They may know other oboists who are selling.
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