Fall 2023 Oboe Composition Intensive

The Wizarding School for Composers invites composers of all skill levels, ages, and nationalities to apply for an Oboe Composition Intensive taught by composer Dr. Joseph Sowa and Jennet Ingle, principal oboist of the South Bend Symphony.

In the intensive, you will have the opportunity to write an original 2-4’ piece for oboe or English horn, with or without piano accompaniment. Composers will be paired with adult students from Jennet Ingle’s oboe studio. You and your partner will collaborate directly, leading to the performance and recording of your work.

Details at a Glance:

• Your 2-4’ oboe or English horn piece performed in the December concert of Jennet Ingle's oboe studio and subsequently professionally recorded. (You’ll get both the live and the studio recordings.)

• 1 group masterclass on oboe writing with Jennet Ingle. She’ll cover everything you need to know about writing for oboe and English horn and provide a Q+A session.

• 2 private composition lessons with Dr. Joseph Sowa. He’ll review your piece, offer feedback, and help you prepare it for performance.

• 1 group masterclass on marketing your music, led by Dr. Joseph Sowa. He’ll teach you a proven, step-by-step system to get additional performances and score sales of your oboe piece.

By the end of the intensive, you’ll have a beautiful addition to your portfolio that will be attractive to oboists for future performances — and the tools to get those performances.

Enrollment for the fall intensive is closed. Click the button below to request information for future sessions.

Don't miss this chance to grow as a composer and get your work performed!

Dr. Joseph Sowa
Composer, Founder of the Wizarding School for Composers

Got an original hymn performed at 1000 churches across the US

“Before the course I had lots of processes scattered about. After the course, I feel much more organized and productive. Your mentoring, resources, and presentations all gave me what I needed.”

— Tom Lough, composer