Oboe in the Bachelor of Music (BMus)

At Laurier, our oboe students have a distinguished track record of thriving in diverse careers as orchestral musicians, educators, and freelancers. 

Our oboe studio is a dynamic and supportive community that fosters an inspiring university experience. With a state-of-the-art reed room, dedicated instructors who push you to excel, and guest teachers who introduce fresh perspectives, you’ll find an environment that encourages mutual growth and support. 

Join us and be part of a community where we all contribute to each other’s success. 

First-Year Courses

• Ensemble 
• Lessons & Studio Class 
• Keyboard Foundations 
• Vocal Foundations 
• Ear Training Lab 
• Theory Foundations & Explorations 
• three elective courses

First-Year Music Electives: 

• Intro to Composition  
• Intro to Music Therapy  
• Intro to Community Music / Education 
• Intro to Small Group Performance

Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Music is determined by a holistic review of your audition, academic transcript, interview, reference and optional portfolio.

You can find the oboe audition requirements here.

Audition Advice

Applying and auditioning at music schools is no small feat — congratulations on your courage and commitment to excellent music-making. In this process, you can ground yourself in your deep and thorough preparation:

• Begin by choosing your audition repertoire early, even as early as September or October. Many schools have overlapping repertoires, but some do not. Make sure to read the requirements carefully.
• Listen to plenty of recordings to immerse yourself in the sounds of the composers you have chosen. Check out their other works and read their biographies.
• Bring the repertoire you have chosen to your private teacher. Take note of the advice they give you and apply it to the best of your ability.
• Record yourself playing the repertoire and find areas for improvement.
• Do mock auditions for your family and friends. Have them scribble or take notes on paper to distract you.
• Take advantage of the free lesson available to you as a prospective student. We will gladly help coach you through the repertoire you have chosen.
• On the day of the audition, trust your preparation, try to get lots of rest beforehand and make sure you eat well. Taking care of your health and well-being is of utmost importance.

Read more about the audition process.