This clinic will cover techniques effective for students in their first years of study. The goal is to give music educators the skills needed to teach and nurture successful young oboists. During this 60 minute clinic, Pamela Ajango will explain in detail the Big 3 areas that she covers with every student in every lesson (reeds, embouchure, and air), through the use of slides/handouts, guest “student” demonstrations, and Q&A/discussion.
Pamela Ajango
- Biographical Information
Pamela Ajango is on faculty at Butler University and a member of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra. A professional oboist for over 25 years, her multifaceted playing style has led her to performances with symphonies and chamber groups to the pits of Broadway; from opera and ballet to multiple world premieres of new music; from Johnny Mathis to rock n’ roll; and almost everything in between. From 1996-2002, Pam lived and worked in NYC. After completing school, she began playing with the area’s top ensembles, for Broadway shows, and on commercial recordings. Since 2002, Pam has lived in Indianapolis, where she performs as frequent principal oboe of the Indianapolis Opera, extra with the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Symphonies, with visiting Broadway shows, and on recordings for music publishers, including Hal Leonard, Alfred, and Randall Standridge Music. She has been a featured soloist with the University of Indianapolis Festival Orchestra under the baton of Raymond Leppard, the Butler University Wind Ensemble with Col. Michael Colburn, and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra with Matthew Kraemer. Her students have gone on to study at top conservatories, and many are now professional oboists and educators. Pam studied with Malcolm Smith, Ralph Gomberg, Joseph Robinson, and Stephen Taylor. She received her bachelor’s degree in oboe performance from Boston University and her master’s degree in orchestral performance from the Manhattan School of Music. She performs on Laubin instruments and is one of their featured artists.