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[quote=Anonymous]Playing a unique instrument will open up many more musical opportunities for DS: he will be able to join bands, orchestras, chamber ensembles, etc., while violinists and flute players are climbing all over each other to compete for seats.  He will be able to qualify for special opportunities earlier in his studies, because there will be less inherent competition.  And he will be constantly asked to perform because he will be needed.

The principal oboist has an important and very subtle informal leadership role in the orchestra (different from the concertmaster): that player does not just sound the tuning pitch for everyone but often acts as an informal arbiter of tuning in the wind section, especially for less experienced orchestras.

DS is fortunate to have fallen in love with an instrument that is so widely required for performances but so comparatively infrequently pursued by students at a high level.  Definitely encourage!  And if that love comes with some talent, significant hard work, and a good teacher, DS will be wonderful to listen to over the years to come.

--Married to a professional musician (not an oboist)[/quote]

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