About Medisky Oboe Studio
Located on the west side of Madison, Medisky Oboe Studio is open to students of all ages and levels. While developing the foundations of oboe playing, students learn skills for consistent, committed practice and ongoing musical growth.
Medisky Oboe Studio fosters independence, confidence, critical thinking and self-evaluation, guiding students to explore their individual musicianship through practice strategies and performance skills. All new students are required to complete an audition to join the studio.
Medisky Oboe Studio fosters independence, confidence, critical thinking and self-evaluation, guiding students to explore their individual musicianship through practice strategies and performance skills. All new students are required to complete an audition to join the studio.
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Medisky Oboe Studio students
In addition to school band programs, Medisky Oboe Studio students are active in Wisconsin Youth Symphony, the WSMA Middle Level and High School Level Honors Projects, WSMA Solo & Ensemble, concerto competitions, as well as various Double Reed Days and summer music camps. |
Beyond oboe technique In addition to studying the foundations of oboe, MOS students also learn
These skills and strategies are built into weekly lessons as ongoing courses and activities, enabling students to develop musical and artistic abilities beyond notes and fingerings. |
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Studio Activities
Annual Spring Studio Recital
Medisky Oboe Studio features a studio recital at the end of each school year, and all students are invited to perform solos and play in the oboe choir finale piece. Performing is a rewarding part of being a musician, and this is a great opportunity for students to share what they have learned and to play with other oboists!
Medisky Oboe Studio features a studio recital at the end of each school year, and all students are invited to perform solos and play in the oboe choir finale piece. Performing is a rewarding part of being a musician, and this is a great opportunity for students to share what they have learned and to play with other oboists!
Oboe Dojo
Oboe Dojo is a fun spin on the martial arts model of earning belts as students progress and achieve specific technical requirements. Instead of belts, students earn ribbons that they can collect and attach to their cases.
Oboe Dojo is a fun spin on the martial arts model of earning belts as students progress and achieve specific technical requirements. Instead of belts, students earn ribbons that they can collect and attach to their cases.
Fall Challenges
Each Fall term kicks off with a studio-wide activity or technique challenge to work on the foundations of oboe playing. Depending on the year, students may focus on learning scales, arpeggios, thirds, or other activities such as an etude challenge, and Deliberate Practice Roulette. In technique challenge years, students pass playing tests in their lessons to earn points to win one of three prizes, but everyone is a winner because scales, arpeggios, and thirds are so much fun!
Each Fall term kicks off with a studio-wide activity or technique challenge to work on the foundations of oboe playing. Depending on the year, students may focus on learning scales, arpeggios, thirds, or other activities such as an etude challenge, and Deliberate Practice Roulette. In technique challenge years, students pass playing tests in their lessons to earn points to win one of three prizes, but everyone is a winner because scales, arpeggios, and thirds are so much fun!
Special Topic Classes
From time to time special topic classes will be offered, and are included in studio membership tuition. Summer classes are only open to students taking summer lessons. Past topics include:
From time to time special topic classes will be offered, and are included in studio membership tuition. Summer classes are only open to students taking summer lessons. Past topics include:
- Oboe adjustments
- Oboe cleaning
- Stage Presence/Performance Energy
- Alexander Technique
Reed Classes
All students are welcome to attend, regardless of reed-making experience. I have reed tools available to borrow, and reed-making kit recommendations can be found on the Reed & Supplies page.
All students are welcome to attend, regardless of reed-making experience. I have reed tools available to borrow, and reed-making kit recommendations can be found on the Reed & Supplies page.
Guest Master Classes
1-2 master classes are offered each school year. Past guest teachers include: Heather Armstrong (Luther College), Stacey Berk (UW Stevens Point), Steve Colburn (retired Principal Oboe, Milwaukee Symphony), Marc Fink (retired UW Madison), Christa Garvey (UW Eau Claire), Andrea Gross Hixon (UW Oshkosh), Courtney Miller (University of Iowa)
1-2 master classes are offered each school year. Past guest teachers include: Heather Armstrong (Luther College), Stacey Berk (UW Stevens Point), Steve Colburn (retired Principal Oboe, Milwaukee Symphony), Marc Fink (retired UW Madison), Christa Garvey (UW Eau Claire), Andrea Gross Hixon (UW Oshkosh), Courtney Miller (University of Iowa)
WYSO Mock Auditions
Each spring I hold 1-2 mock auditions for students to practice performing their WYSO audition materials. Everyone performs their solos, audition excerpts & scales, and sight-reading in front of the group. This a good chance to work on tempering nerves, and to practice performing a variety of things in a short amount of time.
Each spring I hold 1-2 mock auditions for students to practice performing their WYSO audition materials. Everyone performs their solos, audition excerpts & scales, and sight-reading in front of the group. This a good chance to work on tempering nerves, and to practice performing a variety of things in a short amount of time.
The Studio Reeder
All students and family members receive the Medisky Oboe Studio e-newsletter on the first day of each month, featuring MOS announcements, student news, events, and more!
All students and family members receive the Medisky Oboe Studio e-newsletter on the first day of each month, featuring MOS announcements, student news, events, and more!