Pedagogy
Instrument: Oboe
Magazine or Journal Title: The Instrumentalist Citation (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page):
Article Title: Oboe Woes
Author: Andrea Newhouse Fedele
Summary:
Andrea Newhouse Fedele in this article discusses the common problems with an oboist’s playing technique. One of the greatest issues facing oboe players is too much tension. Andrea Newhouse Fedele is an oboist and an alexander technique teacher. She talks about how sound is produced on the oboe, the structure of an oboe reed, the weight of the oboe, the shape the hands should be in when playing the oboe, the proper embouchure for an oboe player, how to practice proper articulation techniques, and last but definitely not least she talks about having good posture when playing the oboe.
Magazine or Journal Title: The Instrumentalist Citation (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page):
Article Title: Oboe Woes
Author: Andrea Newhouse Fedele
Summary:
Andrea Newhouse Fedele in this article discusses the common problems with an oboist’s playing technique. One of the greatest issues facing oboe players is too much tension. Andrea Newhouse Fedele is an oboist and an alexander technique teacher. She talks about how sound is produced on the oboe, the structure of an oboe reed, the weight of the oboe, the shape the hands should be in when playing the oboe, the proper embouchure for an oboe player, how to practice proper articulation techniques, and last but definitely not least she talks about having good posture when playing the oboe.
Instrument: Oboe
Magazine or Journal Title:
Citation (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page):
Article Title: The Altissimo Range of the Oboe: A Guide for Composers
Author: Christopher Redgate
Summary (Outline Form):
This article is written about the Altissimo Register of the Oboe. The author gives what the range should be in compositions for different age levels. He also talks about how to produce the notes in the Altissimo range. There are two different techniques that can be used: First, using a standard embouchure, and perhaps modifying the technique a little and, second, placing the teeth on the reed – which is not very popular with oboists. He ends the article with a discussion on different techniques and articulations (double and triple tonguing, flutter tonguing, circular breathing, etc.) that can be performed on the Oboe and how high students can play in their range while still using the techniques.
Magazine or Journal Title:
Citation (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page):
Article Title: The Altissimo Range of the Oboe: A Guide for Composers
Author: Christopher Redgate
Summary (Outline Form):
This article is written about the Altissimo Register of the Oboe. The author gives what the range should be in compositions for different age levels. He also talks about how to produce the notes in the Altissimo range. There are two different techniques that can be used: First, using a standard embouchure, and perhaps modifying the technique a little and, second, placing the teeth on the reed – which is not very popular with oboists. He ends the article with a discussion on different techniques and articulations (double and triple tonguing, flutter tonguing, circular breathing, etc.) that can be performed on the Oboe and how high students can play in their range while still using the techniques.
INSTRUMENT: Oboe
Magazine or Journal Title: Woodwind Clinic
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): Lewis, Nora. "Oboe Articulation." The Instrumentalist (2012): 31-33.
Article Title: : Oboe Articulation
Author: Nora Lewis
Summary:
The article talks about airflow and how to get specifics articulations without disrupting the airflow. It is difficult indeed, even when the students are using the proper technique. She talks about tongue contact and exactly how to achieve a tonguing and playing sound and what syllable to use. The article is helpful in that it talks about students switching from another band instrument to oboe and what the common problems are when they do, a good resource for teachers.
Magazine or Journal Title: Woodwind Clinic
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): Lewis, Nora. "Oboe Articulation." The Instrumentalist (2012): 31-33.
Article Title: : Oboe Articulation
Author: Nora Lewis
Summary:
The article talks about airflow and how to get specifics articulations without disrupting the airflow. It is difficult indeed, even when the students are using the proper technique. She talks about tongue contact and exactly how to achieve a tonguing and playing sound and what syllable to use. The article is helpful in that it talks about students switching from another band instrument to oboe and what the common problems are when they do, a good resource for teachers.
Performance
INSTRUMENT: Oboe
Magazine or Journal Title: Oboe Adjustment Guide
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page):
Seaton, Brian. "Oboe Adjustment Guide." Oboe House. <http://www.oboehouse.com/images/OboeAdjustmentGuidebySeaton.pdf>.
Article Title: Oboe Adjustment Guide
Author: Brain Seaton
Summary:
In his article, "Oboe Adjustment Guide" Brian Seaton talks about how to keep the oboe constantly updated in repairs. He talk about the screws being adjusted, what that does to certain keys and pitches, and why it is important o have adjustments made. He identifies the problems this presents for the oboeist and shows remedies on how to fix and avoid these problems.
Magazine or Journal Title: Oboe Adjustment Guide
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page):
Seaton, Brian. "Oboe Adjustment Guide." Oboe House. <http://www.oboehouse.com/images/OboeAdjustmentGuidebySeaton.pdf>.
Article Title: Oboe Adjustment Guide
Author: Brain Seaton
Summary:
In his article, "Oboe Adjustment Guide" Brian Seaton talks about how to keep the oboe constantly updated in repairs. He talk about the screws being adjusted, what that does to certain keys and pitches, and why it is important o have adjustments made. He identifies the problems this presents for the oboeist and shows remedies on how to fix and avoid these problems.
INSTRUMENT: Oboe
Magazine or Journal Title
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): Dingledine, Steve. "Common Oboe Problems." IMEA Music. <http://www.imeamusic.org/convention/11sessions/dingledinehandout.pdf>.
Article Title: Common Oboe Problems
Author: Steve Dingledine
Summary:
This article is very good for educators. Steve Dingledine breaks down many performance problems and puts them into groups. He then explains the reason for the problems and what to do to fix them. This is a great resource to help understand and identify problems with beginners and advanced players if need be.
Magazine or Journal Title
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): Dingledine, Steve. "Common Oboe Problems." IMEA Music. <http://www.imeamusic.org/convention/11sessions/dingledinehandout.pdf>.
Article Title: Common Oboe Problems
Author: Steve Dingledine
Summary:
This article is very good for educators. Steve Dingledine breaks down many performance problems and puts them into groups. He then explains the reason for the problems and what to do to fix them. This is a great resource to help understand and identify problems with beginners and advanced players if need be.
Reeds
INSTRUMENT: Oboe
Magazine or Journal Title
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): "Reed Adjustment Guide." Reed Adjustment Guide. 07 Dec. 2012 <http://www.public.asu.edu/~schuring/Oboe/Reedguide.html>.
Article Title: Reed Adjustment guide
Author:
Summary:
This article talks about the specifics of adjusting reeds and reed care. It's important to get a good balance between high and low partials, however each reed and instrument is different so adjustment must always be made. They talk about how long the reed should be soaked. They also touch base on English Horn reeds.
Magazine or Journal Title
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): "Reed Adjustment Guide." Reed Adjustment Guide. 07 Dec. 2012 <http://www.public.asu.edu/~schuring/Oboe/Reedguide.html>.
Article Title: Reed Adjustment guide
Author:
Summary:
This article talks about the specifics of adjusting reeds and reed care. It's important to get a good balance between high and low partials, however each reed and instrument is different so adjustment must always be made. They talk about how long the reed should be soaked. They also touch base on English Horn reeds.
INSTRUMENT: Oboe
Magazine or Journal Title: Ferdonia's Oboe Studio
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): Hamilton, Sarah. "Fredonia's Oboe Studio." Reed Help for Beginners. 2012. 07 Dec. 2012 <http://www.fredonia.edu/music/oboe/pages/pages/reedhelp.html>.
Article Title: Reed Help for beginners
Author: Dr. Sarah Hamilton
Summary:
The article gives excellent tips on helping beginners with their reeds and their reed problems. It gives general tendencies of reeds and what happens in certain situations relating to airflow, air support, and other things. Hamilton gives remedies for fixing these problems as well as activities to help students on their own.
Magazine or Journal Title: Ferdonia's Oboe Studio
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): Hamilton, Sarah. "Fredonia's Oboe Studio." Reed Help for Beginners. 2012. 07 Dec. 2012 <http://www.fredonia.edu/music/oboe/pages/pages/reedhelp.html>.
Article Title: Reed Help for beginners
Author: Dr. Sarah Hamilton
Summary:
The article gives excellent tips on helping beginners with their reeds and their reed problems. It gives general tendencies of reeds and what happens in certain situations relating to airflow, air support, and other things. Hamilton gives remedies for fixing these problems as well as activities to help students on their own.
Instruments
Instrument: Oboe
Magazine or Journal Title:
Citation (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): http://www.norapost.com/repair.html
Article Title: Frequently Asked Questions about Oboe Repair
Author: Nora Post
Summary:
The author, Nora Post, gives a list of general questions asked a lot about Oboe repair. She asks these questions and offers solutions to the problems. It gives good insight if there is ever need to repair an oboe and what to do.
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Citation (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): http://www.norapost.com/repair.html
Article Title: Frequently Asked Questions about Oboe Repair
Author: Nora Post
Summary:
The author, Nora Post, gives a list of general questions asked a lot about Oboe repair. She asks these questions and offers solutions to the problems. It gives good insight if there is ever need to repair an oboe and what to do.
INSTRUMENT: Oboe
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Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): "Instrument purchase and care." Instrument purchase and care. 07 Dec. 2012 <http://www.public.asu.edu/~schuring/Oboe/instruments.html>.
Article Title: Buying and Maintaining and Oboe or English Horn
Author: Martin Schurling
Summary:
This is a great article for going out and purchasing new instruments. Oboes are very expensive and to know exactly what you want or what to look for is very important. Schurling gives good descriptions of common mistakes that people look for or even problems that may come about when choosing a new horn such as this.
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Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): "Instrument purchase and care." Instrument purchase and care. 07 Dec. 2012 <http://www.public.asu.edu/~schuring/Oboe/instruments.html>.
Article Title: Buying and Maintaining and Oboe or English Horn
Author: Martin Schurling
Summary:
This is a great article for going out and purchasing new instruments. Oboes are very expensive and to know exactly what you want or what to look for is very important. Schurling gives good descriptions of common mistakes that people look for or even problems that may come about when choosing a new horn such as this.
INSTRUMENT: Oboe
Magazine or Journal Title: Woodwind Buyer's Guide
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): Makey, Eric. "The Woodwind & Brasswind." Double Reed Instruments. 07 Dec. 2012 <http://www.wwbw.com/Double-Reed-Instruments-Woodwinds.wwbw>.
Article Title: : Selecting an Oboe to buy
Author: Eric Makey
Summary:
This website is good for picking out an oboe as well. Makey describes certain aspects of the oboe that influence the cost. He also talks about why certain models are so expensive and what to avoid when buying. Most importantly, he breaks it down into each level of playing which really helps to go out and buy the correct model for the correct student.
Magazine or Journal Title: Woodwind Buyer's Guide
Citation: (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): Makey, Eric. "The Woodwind & Brasswind." Double Reed Instruments. 07 Dec. 2012 <http://www.wwbw.com/Double-Reed-Instruments-Woodwinds.wwbw>.
Article Title: : Selecting an Oboe to buy
Author: Eric Makey
Summary:
This website is good for picking out an oboe as well. Makey describes certain aspects of the oboe that influence the cost. He also talks about why certain models are so expensive and what to avoid when buying. Most importantly, he breaks it down into each level of playing which really helps to go out and buy the correct model for the correct student.
Other Resources
Instrument: Oboe
Magazine or Journal Title: RedGateCitation (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): http://www.redgate.ukf.net/generalrepertoire.htm
Article Title: Standard Oboe Repertoire
Author:
Summary:
This is a list of repertoire for the Oboe. The repertoire list includes virtuosic repertoire, concertos, music for oboe and string quartet/string trio, oboe and piano, and of course solo oboe
Magazine or Journal Title: RedGateCitation (Vol. or Issue, Number, Date, Page): http://www.redgate.ukf.net/generalrepertoire.htm
Article Title: Standard Oboe Repertoire
Author:
Summary:
This is a list of repertoire for the Oboe. The repertoire list includes virtuosic repertoire, concertos, music for oboe and string quartet/string trio, oboe and piano, and of course solo oboe