Dr. Sarah Hamilton, Oboe Dr. Sarah Hamilton, Oboe Dr. Sarah Hamilton is Associate Professor of Oboe at the State University of New York, College at Fredonia, where she is a member of the Fredonia Woodwind Quintet. She is the English Horn player with the Erie Philharmonic and principal oboe with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra. She also performs frequently as oboist and English Horn player with the Buffalo Philharmonic and the Chautauqua Symphony. Dr. Hamilton has appeared as a soloist with the Erie Philharmonic, the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the Chicago Chamber Orchestra, the Fredonia College Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, and at conventions of the International Double Reed Society. She has also given presentations at NYSSMA, Erie County and Chautauqua Music Teachers Association conferences. She is Coordinator for the Fredonia Woodwind Quintet Chamber Music Camp. In addition to holding positions with the Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra, the Windsor Symphony and the Britt Festivals Orchestra, she has been a member of the double reed consort OBOHIO and on the faculty of the New England Music Camp. Dr. Hamilton holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Ohio State University, as well as a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master of Music degree from Wayne State University.
This presentation will cover what to look for in a reed, what a reed should be able to do, and easy ways to fix problem reeds. Reedmaking tools will be available. Bring an oboe and a few oboe reeds. Limit to 20 participants.