Amarillo Oboe Academy

09/06/2024

Are you or any of your students auditioning for Texas All-State or ATSSB this year?! If so, check out my help videos with suggestions for preparing a rocking audition! First up: FERLING #20! I'll be posing the rest one by one soon! Happy practicing!

Dr. Kathleen Carter Bell (West Texas A&M University) shares tips for preparing an awesome All-State audition this school year! ...

08/01/2024

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Audition materials for ASYO's 2024-2025 season are now available! Scan the QR code below or visit https://amarillosymphony.org/youth-orchestra/yo-auditions/ for more information and to register for an audition!

Happy practicing! 🎶🎵

03/31/2024

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***Paid Camp Internship***

Tomorrow, April 1 is the deadline to apply!

Do you know someone who might be interested in a paid internship at the Bocal Majority Summer Double Reed Camp? Pass it along! April 1 deadline. Minimum length of commitment is only 1 week (can elect to do more!). https://bocalmajority.com/campintern/

03/05/2024

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Students, applications are now available for the 2024 IDRS Conference Scholarships!

In continuation of the IDRS Sponsor-a-Member program’s mission to create access for hard-to-reach segments of the double reed community by reducing financial obstacles to quality, professional resources, the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) has established the IDRS Student Conference Scholarship.

The IDRS Student Conference Scholarship is open to students with demonstrated financial need who are currently pursuing private instruction or a music degree at a college, university, or conservatory with the oboe or bassoon as their primary instrument of study.

Read the full requirements and apply at idrs.org/conference/student-scholarship

01/31/2024

Great opportunity for oboists! Oboe Camp! What could be more fun? 🦆

Our JMOC application opens TOMORROW, February 1!

Still haven’t made recordings for your summer festivals yet? No worries—no auditions or tapes are required to apply to JMOC. All you have to do is apply and send in your deposit.

Would you like to attend without playing in masterclasses? We’ve got you covered—you can register as an auditor, where you receive a private lesson with one of the teachers in lieu of a masterclass performance.

Excellent teachers, reed making sessions, free oboe repairs and adjustments, solo repertoire readings with a professional collaborative pianist….really, what’s stopping you from applying??

09/16/2023

We’ll see you there!

Mark your calendars!

08/22/2023

🚨Opportunity Alert! 🚨

🚨 NEW AUDITION DAY OPENED! 🚨

Tuesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 31 are FULL. Thank you all for your tremendous support!

Students can now sign up to audition on ✨Tuesday, September 5th.✨

Join us for what is sure to be a memorable season! From our Youth Symphony & Amarillo Symphony side-by-side concert in October to our Midori Orchestra Residency Project in March, it’s shaping up to be an excellent year. 🎵

For AUDITION MUSIC & REGISTRATION, visit: https://amarillosymphony.org/youth-orchestra/yo-auditions/

Questions? Call our Education staff at (806) 376-8782.

07/15/2023

We had a great time teaching at the WTAMU Band and Orchestra Camp this week! I’m proud of the students for all their hard work! Hope to see you all next year too! Kathleen Carter Bell

06/14/2023

Ready to dive into lessons? Contact us to get started!