This growing collection of historical oboes supports my research into the development, manufacture, and performance of the instrument. With the exception of the Millyard, I am gradually restoring each oboe, with the goal of returning as many as possible to playable condition. In addition to preserving these instruments, I hope to use them in performances, demonstrations, and research examining how oboe design, keywork, materials, and playing characteristics have changed over time.

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Instruments in the Collection

 

Pictured from top to bottom:

1. Baroque Oboe after Denner A=415 by T. Millyard, ca. 2024

2. System 3 by Leslie Sheppard, date unknown

3. System 4 by A. Robert, ca. early 20th century

4. German System by Heckel, ca. late 19th century

5. Boehm System by Buffet-Crampon, ca. late 19th century

6. Bleuzet System by Triébert-Couesnon, ca. early 20th century

 

Not pictured:

1. ​Half-Boehm System by Cabart, ca. early 20th century