These factors made the oboe the practical choice as the tuning instrument in the Baroque era. By the 1800s, the size and ...

History The word 'oboe' comes from the word 'hautbois' meaning 'high' and 'wood' in French. The modern spelling came about in the 18th century. This name was also used for its predecessor, the shawm, ...

Over 40 years later, her words were sung at Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. David Cyzak’s “American Facets” Oboe Concert. Titled “American Facets,” this concert premiered pieces written by Iowa-based ...