Profile of the Oboe

The oboe is another woodwind music instrument that is quite difficult to learn. Oboes are recommended for children 11 years and older because of the needed embouchure. Read more about the oboe.

Music Education In the News: The National Association for Music Education generously donated almost $100,000.00 to Feed the Children. Numerous schools which participated in the "World’s Largest Concert" helped raise the amount. Carver Elementary School in Mount Olive, NC is the school which raised the highest amount. Read more here.

This Day In Music History: 1858 - In London, the Royal Italian Opera opened.

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