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Studying oboe at Eastern Michigan University offers oboe students the opportunity to work regularly with an outstanding, dedicated faculty, and also offers the advantages of frequent opportunities to work with world-renowned guest artists. In addition to regular studio classes and reed workshops, oboists experience sessions on instrument repair and maintenance, and are fortunate to experience classes focusing on pertinent topics specifically designed for musicians. Performing opportunities are plentiful for the interested music student. The Oboe Studio has a Facebook page (“Eastern Michigan University Oboe Studio”) that, once “liked”, will alert you to upcoming news, events, and concert information.
Please direct any questions to: Professor Kristin Reynolds kreynolds@emich.edu |
EMU's School of Music and Dance Oboe Studio Audition Dates for 2021 will be posted soon!
Visit the EMU’s School of Music and Dance audition day website for more information: https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/music/apply/undergrad-audition-day.php
Visit the EMU’s School of Music and Dance audition day website for more information: https://www.emich.edu/music-dance/music/apply/undergrad-audition-day.php
EMU Bands is thrilled to announce the faculty appointment of J. Nick Smith as the associate director of bands and new director of the EMU Marching Band! Dr. Smith is a passionate and talented artist-educator, whose multi-faceted experience and record of success with performing ensembles are impressive. We look forward to welcoming his vision and leadership to our team this fall.
Dr. Smith recently earned his terminal degree in wind band conducting with emphasis in choral conducting at the University of Minnesota. Prior to that, he received his masters degree in wind conducting from the University of Michigan. He earned his undergraduate degree in music education from Auburn University, where he served as head drum major for the marching band and was named the “Outstanding Undergraduate Student in the College of Education.” As a public school educator, Smith distinguished himself by leading a nationally recognized high school band program in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that consistently received superior ratings, and garnered numerous distinctions and invited performances, most notably at the University of Alabama Honor Band Festival, and Music For All National Concert Band Festival.
Smith's professional experiences range from work with middle school musicians through adult performers, in both community and professional ensemble settings. As an active guest conductor and clinician, Smith has recently conducted the Medalist Concert Band, Neoteric Chamber Winds, and the 34th Infantry Division Band at the 2019 North American Saxophone Alliance Regional Conference. Selected as one of Minnesota Chorale’s Emerging Conductors, Smith is active as an international conductor and clinician in Beijing, China and the surrounding areas where he has engaged over fifteen local band programs over the past five-year period. Dr. Smith remains an active member of the College Band Directors National Association, life member of Kappa Kappa Psi, and honorary member of Tau Beta Sigma.
In addition to directing the EMU Marching Band and Basketball Band, Dr. Smith will conduct the Symphonic Band and Concert Band, and teach courses aligned with his new appointment as a member of both the conducting and music education faculty at the School of Music & Dance.
Welcome to the EMU Bands family, Dr. Smith! #emumusicdance#emubands #POTP
Dr. Smith recently earned his terminal degree in wind band conducting with emphasis in choral conducting at the University of Minnesota. Prior to that, he received his masters degree in wind conducting from the University of Michigan. He earned his undergraduate degree in music education from Auburn University, where he served as head drum major for the marching band and was named the “Outstanding Undergraduate Student in the College of Education.” As a public school educator, Smith distinguished himself by leading a nationally recognized high school band program in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that consistently received superior ratings, and garnered numerous distinctions and invited performances, most notably at the University of Alabama Honor Band Festival, and Music For All National Concert Band Festival.
Smith's professional experiences range from work with middle school musicians through adult performers, in both community and professional ensemble settings. As an active guest conductor and clinician, Smith has recently conducted the Medalist Concert Band, Neoteric Chamber Winds, and the 34th Infantry Division Band at the 2019 North American Saxophone Alliance Regional Conference. Selected as one of Minnesota Chorale’s Emerging Conductors, Smith is active as an international conductor and clinician in Beijing, China and the surrounding areas where he has engaged over fifteen local band programs over the past five-year period. Dr. Smith remains an active member of the College Band Directors National Association, life member of Kappa Kappa Psi, and honorary member of Tau Beta Sigma.
In addition to directing the EMU Marching Band and Basketball Band, Dr. Smith will conduct the Symphonic Band and Concert Band, and teach courses aligned with his new appointment as a member of both the conducting and music education faculty at the School of Music & Dance.
Welcome to the EMU Bands family, Dr. Smith! #emumusicdance#emubands #POTP
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Wind and Percussion Day 2019
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EMU Oboes!!
Dr. David Pierce, Professor Kristin Reynolds and Professor Sandra Jackson
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