The Bowling Green State University
Oboe Studio
The oboe studio at Bowling Green State University, under the direction of Dr. Nermis Mieses, is a dynamic group of college musicians who actively make music, develop and improve their reed-making skills, and participate in a wide array of performing ensembles. They perform in concerts and events both on-and-off-campus, attend summer festivals, participate in competitions, and perform in a variety of masterclasses offered by visiting guest artists at our school. You can also follow us on FACEBOOK!
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DAVID MUNRO, Graduate Assistant
DEGREE: Master of Music Performance FROM: Chesapeake, VA GRADUATED FROM: Hickory High School (2011), Virginia Commonwealth University (2015) RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS: Solo performance of Piyawat Louilarpprasert's 'Black Soaring Birds' at Bowling Green's New Music Festival (2019); World premiere of Sam Longo-Capobianco's 'arrows beyond' for oboe and electronics at Electronic Music Midwest (2019); Performance Fellow at Nief Norf Summer Music Festival for contemporary music (2019) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU New Music Ensemble, BGSU Graduate Woodwind Quintet, BGSU Combustible Arts (Improvisational) Ensemble, BGSU Philharmonia, BGSU Wind Symphony, CAREER GOALS: To teach (esp. at the university level) and perform contemporary and chamber music OTHER INTERESTS: Novels, independent and foreign films, folk, ambient, and electronic music, and my two cats! |
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MAYURI YOSHII
DEGREE: Master of Music Performance FROM: Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan GRADUATED FROM: Tiffin Columbian High School (2012), TLC-Bowling Green Language Institute (2012-2013), Bowling Green State University (2018) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Philharmonia, BGSU Wind Symphony CAREER GOALS: To become a great oboe player and perform my oboe music all over the world OTHER INTERESTS: Making new friends from other countries, my two cats, and makeup! |
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SHAWNA WOLF
DEGREE: Master of Music Composition and Performance FROM: Buffalo, WY GRADUATED FROM: Buffalo High School (2012), University of Wyoming (2017) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: New Music Ensemble CAREER GOALS: To become a successful freelance musician, as both an oboist and composer OTHER INTERESTS: Spending time with my pets, crocheting, cooking, and the outdoors! |
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AVA WIRTH
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music Performance FROM: Berkley, MI GRADUATED FROM: Berkley High School (2016) RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS: Oboe faculty at BGSU Summer Music Institute (2019), New Albany Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, 1st place Senior Division (2019), Tuesday Musical Scholarship Competition, 3rd place Woodwind Division (2019), BGSU Concerto Competition Finalist (2019), Music Academy International, Mezzano, Italy (2018) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Wind Symphony, BGSU Philharmonia, BGSU New Music Ensemble (2018), Woodwind Quintet, Now Trio (ob, sax, pn, 2019) Fifth Circle Reed Quintet CAREER GOALS: Perform as a soloist and a member of an orchestra OTHER INTERESTS: Growing succulents, contemporary music, and cooking |
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HUNTER POOLE
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music Education FROM: Harrison Township, MI GRADUATED FROM: L'Anse Creuse High School (2016) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Concert Band CAREER GOALS: To become the a well-rounded music educator and inspire young musicians to find their passion! OTHER INTERESTS: Computer science and repair, drums and percussion, video games, working with my hands, food! |
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FELICITY JINNINGS
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music Performance FROM: Otsego, OH GRADUATED FROM: Otsego High School (2018) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Wind Symphony CAREER GOALS: To teach at a college or university level and perform in an orchestra OTHER INTERESTS: Painting, running, and spending time with friends |
Alumni
SAMANTHA CARR
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music Performance
FROM: Grosse Pointe, MI
GRADUATED FROM: Grosse Pointe South High School (2015), Bowling Green State University (2019)
BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Philharmonia, BGSU Early Music Ensemble
CLUBS: Tau Beta Sigma, Music Ambassadors
CAREER GOALS: To be a music therapist or perform in a Broadway pit orchestra or symphony orchestra
CURRENTLY: Pursuing a Master of Music Performance at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music Performance
FROM: Grosse Pointe, MI
GRADUATED FROM: Grosse Pointe South High School (2015), Bowling Green State University (2019)
BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Philharmonia, BGSU Early Music Ensemble
CLUBS: Tau Beta Sigma, Music Ambassadors
CAREER GOALS: To be a music therapist or perform in a Broadway pit orchestra or symphony orchestra
CURRENTLY: Pursuing a Master of Music Performance at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
YIN SHA LIU
MAJOR: Master of Music Performance
FROM: Jiulongpo, China
GRADUATED FROM: Southwest University in Chongqing, Bowling Green State University (2018)
PERFORMS IN: BGSU Concert Band, Woodwind Trio
CAREER GOALS: To teach oboe to young students
OTHER INTERESTS: Writing and making reeds
MAJOR: Master of Music Performance
FROM: Jiulongpo, China
GRADUATED FROM: Southwest University in Chongqing, Bowling Green State University (2018)
PERFORMS IN: BGSU Concert Band, Woodwind Trio
CAREER GOALS: To teach oboe to young students
OTHER INTERESTS: Writing and making reeds
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JENNIFER BOUCK
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music, Woodwind Specialist (Oboe, clarinet, and bassoon) FROM: Toledo, OH GRADUATED FROM: Toledo School for the Arts BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Wind Symphony, Bassoon Ensemble, Reed Quintet CAREER GOALS: To play in pits for off Broadway/Broadway touring musicals, run a studio, sell reeds, and be in small ensembles OTHER INTERESTS: Reading, watching movies and reed making. |
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JANA ZILOVA, Former Graduate Assistant
DEGREE: Master of Music Performance FROM: Prague, Czech Republic GRADUATED FROM: Conservatory in Pilsen, Czech Republic (2011), Grand Valley State University (2016), Bowling Green State University (2018) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Philharmonia, Early Music Ensemble, New Music Ensemble OTHER PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: Perrysburg Symphony, Detroit Symphony Youth Ensembles LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: Detroit Civic Mentor CURRENTLY: Pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts at Louisiana State University |
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ERIN SMITH
DEGREE: Master of Music Performance FROM: Cameron, MO GRADUATED FROM: Cameron High School (2011), Missouri State University (2015), Bowling Green State University (2018) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Wind Symphony, Early Music Ensemble CURRENTLY: Teaching Music at Bowen High School |
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THOMAS MORRIS
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music Performance FROM: Wooster, OH GRADUATED FROM: Norwayne High School (2014), Bowling Green State University (2018) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Philharmonia, BGSU New Music Ensemble, BGSU Early Music Ensemble CLUBS: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia CURRENTLY: Pursuing a Master of Music Performance at the University of Michigan |
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ELIZABETH VOGEL
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music Education (oboe and voice) FROM: Oak Harbor, OH GRADUATED FROM: Oak Harbor High School (2013), Bowling Green State University (2017) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Concert Band, Opera CLUBS: President of Sigma Alpha Iota CURRENTLY: Pursuing a Master of Music Performance (voice) at Bowling Green State University |
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ANTHONY AFFUL
DEGREE: Master of Music Performance FROM: Minneapolis, MN GRADUATED FROM: Minneapolis Southwest High School (2011), Gustavus Adolphus College (2015), Bowling Green State University (2017) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU Philharmonia, BGSU Wind Symphony, Noise to Signal, Klezmer, Afro-American Ensemble CURRENTLY: Freelancing and teaching as a multi-instrumentalist in the Minneapolis area |
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DANIEL HOLLAND, Former Graduate Assistant
DEGREE: Master of Music Performance FROM: Fredericksburg, VA GRADUATED FROM: Spotsylvania High School (2010), James Madison University (BM 2014), Bowling Green State University (2016) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: Philharmonia, New Music Ensemble OTHER PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra CLUBS/LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: Detroit Civic Mentor, Private Lessons Instructor CURRENTLY: Serving as the assistant band director at Patrick Henry High School |
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LYDIA DEMPSEY
DEGREE: Bachelor of Music Composition and Performance FROM: Fort Wayne, IN GRADUATED FROM: Homestead High School (2012), Bowling Green State University (2016) BGSU PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: BGSU New Music Ensemble CLUBS/LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: Praecepta (Society of Composers Inc.) Secretary, Mortar Board, Private Lessons Instructor CURRENTLY: Pursuing a Master of Music Performance at the University of Iowa |