The oboe is similar in its appearance to a clarinet, but it is played using a “double reed” instead of a single reed and mouthpiece. Selection of oboe players is extremely limited. We usually start 2 per class on average.
Physical Characteristics: Students with profound overbites or underbites would have difficulties producing good sounds on the oboe since the embouchure (mouth position) requires equal pressure on both sides of the reed at the same placement.
Other Considerations: Because the oboe is a difficult instrument to master, we strongly encourage students with high academic performance records. Students who choose (and are selected) to play oboe are encouraged to take private lessons. Oboe students are required to maintain a supply of 3-4 high-quality reeds at all times. The financial trade-off for taking lessons and keep a stock of working reeds is that LMMS has several school-owned oboes and can provide one for oboe students.
Physical Characteristics: Students with profound overbites or underbites would have difficulties producing good sounds on the oboe since the embouchure (mouth position) requires equal pressure on both sides of the reed at the same placement.
Other Considerations: Because the oboe is a difficult instrument to master, we strongly encourage students with high academic performance records. Students who choose (and are selected) to play oboe are encouraged to take private lessons. Oboe students are required to maintain a supply of 3-4 high-quality reeds at all times. The financial trade-off for taking lessons and keep a stock of working reeds is that LMMS has several school-owned oboes and can provide one for oboe students.