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Re: JUst a general question.......

Author: Bucky Badger
Date: 2003-05-04 21:34

I started oboe my sophmore year in high school (played sax). Orchestra needed an oboe. I got up to speed in high school and also went on to play both in college.
If you want to make the switch what you really should do is line up a good teacher---probably the oboe teacher at a local college. Tone is everything on the oboe with breathing a close second---technique will come along on it's own through practice.
The Loree oboe is potenitally one of the best (assuming it is in condition). As far as "job opportunities" you have to be involved in good bands and orchestras in later years to make the most of the experience of playing oboe. I doubt if it will work into a lifetime career since there are only about 2 or 3 oboes per orchestra and only so many orchestras.
But the oboe is an excellent instrument to play since there are so many potentals: band, large orchestra,chamber group, quintets etc.

Finding a decent oboe is not easy. I only spotted a Carbart oboe once on ebay going for $700 to $800 which was a great price; finding a decent rental is an expensive option. I hope you have rich parents who are with you on your choice.

jim buchholz

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