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oboe

The oboe is a double reed musical instrument of the woodwind family. The spelling "oboe" was adopted into English ca. 1770 from the Italian oboè, a transliteration in that language's orthography of the 17th-century pronunciation of the French word hautbois, a compound word made of haut ("high, loud") and bois ("wood, woodwind"). A musician who plays the oboe is called an oboist. more from Wikipedia >

oboe teachers


Oboe TeachersLeah Moss Parham (Oboe, English Horn)

oboe FAQ

How old does my child need to be to start oboe lessons?

At Charlotte Academy of Music, we believe 12 is an appropriate age to begin oboe lessons. For younger students, we suggest starting with the recorder, or perhaps flute or piano.

Should oboe students also take the Music Theory Lab?
All students ages 5 and older are encouraged to take our Music Theory Lab. Rhythmic and Pitch Notation, Dynamics, Rhythmic Counting, Key Signatures and many other important theory skills are covered in our lab curriculum. Our lab curriculum correlates with the NFMC Music Theory Examinations, and prepares our students for this important local event.
Do you offer an ensemble playing opportunities?
Yes! The Charlotte Academy Chamber Ensemble , under the direction of Connie Beach (MM, Flute Performance), is a wonderful small ensemble opportunity for oboe students. These groups regularly perform at Academy concerts and in the Charlotte area. Students need at least one year of private lesson experience to participate. Each student’s music is customized to reflect his/her current level of musical advancement. Our oboe students are also encouraged to participate in the Oboe Event at the National Federation of Music Clubs Festival (NFMC) held each February.
I need to rent or purchase an oboe. Where do I start?
Your oboe teacher, Leah Moss-Parham, will be glad to assist you in finding an appropriate instrument locally. If you prefer to purchase online, Woodwind Brasswind is a good resource. A quality, well-maintained instrument is an important key to success in music lessons.

music research

Music Majors Most Likely Group to be Admitted to Medical School

Music majors are the most likely group of college grads to be admitted to medical school. Physician and biologist Lewis Thomas studied the undergraduate majors of medical school applicants. He found that 66% of music majors who applied to med school were admitted, the highest percentage of any group. For comparison, (44%) of biochemistry majors were admitted. Also, a study of 7,500 university students revealed that music majors scored the highest reading scores among all majors including English, biology, chemistry and math.


Sources: “The Comparative Academic Abilities of Students in Education and in Other Areas of a Multi-focus University”, Peter H. Wood, ERIC Document No. ED327480, “The Case for Music in the Schools”, Phi Delta Kappan, February, 1994

Music Students Score Higher on the SAT

High school music students score higher on SATs in both verbal and math than their peers. In 2001, SAT takers with coursework/experience in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and 41 points higher on the math portion than students with no coursework/experience in the arts.


Source: Profile of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board, compiled by Music Educators National Conference, 2001