The oboe studio at the University of South Carolina is dedicated to training the next generation of outstanding oboists, artists, and arts advocates. We cultivate a community of students who are creative and critical thinkers in all aspects of their lives. Our commitment to excellence, rooted in a well-rounded approach to music-making and a supportive environment, prepares our students for successful 21st-century music careers. 

In every endeavor, musical or otherwise, our studio demonstrates that “With love, compassion and discipline, we expect success!” 

The studio here at the University of South Carolina is modeled after the three Cs: 

• Commitment
• Compassion
• Credibility 

We define these three words as follows: 

• Commitment means giving 100% to everything we do at the University of South Carolina. Whether showing kindness to others or working through a new piece of music, we commit fully to the learning process because we know our potential is boundless and that we are good enough. 
• Compassion means we will never forget that we are all human and that our imperfections make us perfect. It also means we are willing to progress with open hearts, to fail, and to be vulnerable as we discover our best selves as human beings and artists. We model compassion in our daily lives and seek to support others in all they do. 
• Credibility means doing what we say we will do and being who we say we are. We seek to be known for integrity. We are honored to participate in the legacy and great tradition of classical music, and it is our mission to help the world understand that “classical music is for everyone.” 

We would love to have you join our studio if the values above resonate with you. In closing, we wish you happiness, joy, and encouragement in all your musical endeavors.