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The Bachelor of Music in Performance offers specialized training in Western classical music performance. Students gain intensive practical experience in their chosen discipline under the guidance of accomplished artist-educators committed to launching successful musical careers. This competitive program combines conservatory-caliber instruction with the breadth of a liberal arts education.
The oboe program provides exceptional mentorship and diverse performance experiences through participation in various ensembles, including orchestral, wind, chamber, and contemporary music groups. Quarterly instruction includes personalized coaching in both instrument-specific masterclasses and comprehensive woodwind performance sessions. Lamont's oboe students learn from renowned performers Ian Wisekal and Sarah Mellander Bierhaus. Maestro Wisekal serves as Principal Oboist for both the Greeley Philharmonic and Crested Butte Music Festival, with prior experience as Associate Principal Oboist of the Puerto Rico Symphony. Professor Bierhaus holds principal positions with Opera Colorado and the Boulder Philharmonic while serving as Associate Principal for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic.