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Oboe
Oboe
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A beautiful tone is a beginning, not a destination.
"Studying oboe at SFCM offers the opportunity to learn from two celebrated masters: San Francisco Symphony principal oboist Eugene Izotov and San Francisco Symphony English hornist Russ DeLuna.
Many opportunities await you as an oboist at SFCM: you can hone your reed-making skills in our dedicated double reed room, and participate in ensembles exploring Baroque through 21st-century music. You’re also eligible to enter the biennial Woodwind Concerto Competition.
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Beyond Your Major
Customize your degree with minors that deepen your musical interests or expand your skills across disciplines.
Explore music theory, history, humanities, and interdisciplinary coursework that broadens your perspective as both a musician and a scholar.
Perform in recitals, ensembles, orchestras, opera productions, chamber music, and more than 500 concerts each year.
Develop skills in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, contracts, and career planning.
Live, learn, rehearse, and connect in a residence designed to bring artists together in one creative community.
Find community through student organizations, wellness resources, campus traditions, and life in the heart of San Francisco.
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We can't wait to hear what you have to play. Apply today to start your performance of a lifetime.
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SFCM's Oboe Powerhouse
Trio of Graduates Land Major Orchestra Roles:Ben Brogadir, ‘20, Christina Gavin, ‘18, and Casey Kearney, ‘19 are currently performing with or joining the Oregon Symphony, Atlanta Opera, and Louisiana Philharmonic, respectively.
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April 2, 2026
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January 5, 2026