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About The
Instructor -
Robert Lemon performs the English Horn Solo in Sibelius's
"The Swan of Tuonela"
with the Landon Symphonette
Robert Lemon, a
native of South Florida, received his Bachelor of Music degree from the
University of Miami, where he studied oboe with John Dee and the late Julien
Balogh. Mr. Lemon has also studied with Mark Hill and the late Sara Watkins
at the University of Maryland. He has performed as a soloist
internationally with the University of Yucatan Chamber Orchestra in Merida,
Mexico where he performed both J.S. Bach’s Concerto in c minor (BWV 1060)
and the oboe d’amore Concerto in A major (BWV1055). He also has performed
the J.S. Bach oboe d’amore Concerto with the Miami Bach Society. Mr. Lemon
has held principal positions in the Ft. Pierce Opera, South Florida
Symphony, and Miami Bach Society Orchestra, and has held 2nd
Oboe/ English Horn positions with the Miami City Ballet Orchestra, Miami
Chamber Symphony and Orchestra of Miami. As a freelance musician in
South Florida, Mr. Lemon performed with the Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet
Theatre, American Ballet Theatre, Harlem Ballet, Houston Ballet, Greater
Miami Opera, Florida Philharmonic, London's Philharmonia, Italy's
i solisti l'Aquillani and the Moody Blues. In the Washington, D.C. & Baltimore
areas, Mr. Lemon has performed with a variety of groups including the
Washington Women’s Chorus, Maryland Boy’s Choir, Prince William Symphony,
Maryland Symphony and
others. He has also performed with such Artist as Itzhak Perlman,
James Galaway, Roberta Peters, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin,
Mel Torme, Doc Sevrenson,
Diahann Carroll,
Bill Conti, and Marvin Hamlish.
Most recently, Mr. Lemon played the English Horn solo in Sibelius’s “The Swan of
Tuonela” with the Landon Symphonette where he has played principal for the
last 7 years, Albinoni's "Oboe Concerto Op. 9 No. 8" with the Landon
Symphonette Chamber Orchestra's Summer program and Martinu's "Fantaisie" for
Theramin, Oboe, Strings and Piano with Washington Musica Viva.
Presently Mr. Lemon is a freelance performing artist in Northern Florida and owner/manager of OboeStuff, LLC.
Robert Lemon performs Albinoni's "Oboe Concerto Op.9 No.8"
with the Landon Symphonette Chamber Orchestra
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Oboe instruction
is geared to meet each student's musical needs, training and experience.
Weekly lessons are recommended and discounts for 1 - 3 Months advance
payments are available. Students are required to purchase lesson
materials, reeds and supplies (as required). Instruction focuses on
developing breathing, embouchure, fingering, rhythmic and articulation
skills from beginning through advanced levels as well as developing a good
practicing etiquette.
24 hour notice for cancellation is required (unless emergency) or you will
be charged for the lesson.
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OBOE LESSON FEES |
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| Per Lesson:
(pay as you go) |
| 1 hour |
$30.00 |
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Advanced Pay Discounts |
| 4 - 1 Hour Lessons (One Month) |
Regular Price $ 120.00
Discount Price $ 118.00 |
| 8 - 1 Hour Lessons (Two Months) |
Regular Price $ 240.00
Discount Price $ 230.00 |
| 12 - 1 Hour Lessons (Three Months) |
Regular Price $ 360.00
Discount Price $ 340.00 |
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Recommended Method Books
Beginning Level
Rubank Elementary Method
Rubank. Inc., publisher
Gekeler Method for Oboe, Book 1
Warner Brothers Publications, publisher
Intermediate Level
A. Andraud
Practical & Progressive Oboe Method
Southern Music Co., publisher
Rubank Intermediate Method
Rubank. Inc., publisher
Gekeler Method for Oboe, Book 2
Warner Brothers Publications, publisher
Barret Oboe Method
Boosey & Hawkes, publisher
Nieman Method for Oboe
Carl Fisher, publisher
Advanced Level
A. Andraud
Practical & Progressive Oboe Method
Southern Music Co., publisher
Rubank Advanced Vol. I - II
H. Voxman, publisher
Barret Oboe Method
Boosey & Hawkes, publisher
Nieman Method for Oboe
Carl Fisher, publisher
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Exercises, Scales and
Studies Brandaleone 12 Studies for Oboe
Ricordi, publisher
Davies Scales & Arpeggios
Boosey & Hawkes, publisher
Ferling 48 Famous Studies
Southern Music Company, publisher
G. Pares Daily Exercises and
Scales for Oboe
Carl Fischer, publisher
Excerpt
Collections
Rothwell Difficult Passages for
Oboe
and English Horn
Boosey & Hawkes, publisher
A. Andraud
Vade Mecum of the Oboist
Southern Music Co., publisher
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REED MAKING |
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Reed Making Sessions -
(approximately 2+
hours) |
$75.00 per
Individual (Private/Semi-private Session)
$60.00 per Individual for group of
3 or more (limited number of participants) |
| Beginning
Reed Making is recommended for advanced beginners and/or Intermediate
students. Reed making session includes a
demonstration of the reed making process (from the selection of tube cane
through tying and scraping reeds). Each student receives a finished
reed at the end of the session. [Basic supplies cost about $90.00 - $120.00 and are required to
be purchased before the session.] |
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| Saturday/Sunday
Reed Making Tutoring |
$30.00 per
Individual (Private/Semi-private Session)
$25.00 per Individual for group of
3 or more (limited to maximum of 5 participants per session) |
These pre-scheduled reed making sessions are designed to help students with
various reed making challenges. Topics include knife sharpening, reed
tying, reed scraping, special topics like English Horn reed construction and
issues related to the reed making experience. Each session is 1 hour
long (may be extended 1/2 hour as needed). Please purchase required supplies
before the beginning of the session.
Contact Mr. Lemon for the next available
session.
***Appointment must be made at least 1 week prior to the session***
24 hour notice for cancellation
is required (unless emergency) or you will be charged for the session. |
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Reed Making
Demonstrations at Franklin Band & Orchestra Camp in Chantilly, VA/Reed
Making Master Class at Private Home (participants at Master Class take home
a reed finished for their horn). |
| Reed Making Master Class
(by special arrangement) |
| Reed making Master Classes
include a demonstration of making reeds from selecting tube cane to
finishing a reed. Basic Reed structure, properties and function of the
parts of the reed will be presented. It is recommended students take
notes of the presentation. Some printed materials including diagrams
will be provided. Participants should bring their own basic reed
making tools and supplies for the student reed making portion of the class.
The Master Class uses demonstration, lecture, hands-on participation,
question & answer and discussion formats. |
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Recommended Oboe Reed
Making Books
Jay Light The Oboe Reed
Book
Drake University, publishersWeber The Reed Makers Manual
F. Capps & D. Weber, publishers
David Ledet Oboe Reed Styles
Theory and Practice
Indiana University Press, publishers
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Reed
Making Tool Kits (typical contents) |
Basic Beginners Tool
Kit
Tool Case Roll
Rigotti Razor Knife
Cutting Block
Flat Steel Plaque
Rigotti Oboe Mandrel
10 Pieces Shaped Cane
5 Deluxe Brass 47mm Staples
One Spool Reed Winding Thread
Bees Wax
Thread Sealer
Small Ceramic Sharpening Stone - Fine
Plastic Ruler
Small Fish Skin |
Additional Items
Used by more Advanced Reed Makers
Rigotti Bevel Knife
Landwell Razor Knife - Hard
Shaper
Easel
Ceramic Bench Stones -
Medium, Fine & Ultra-Fine
Ceramic Sticks
Reed Drying Rack
Calipers with Radius Gauge
Pre-gouging and Gouging Machines
Micrometer
Cane Splitter |
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PICKING AN OBOE |
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RENTING AN OBOE
For beginners the best option is to rent
an oboe. Most rental instruments are plastic instead of wood (which
can easily crack). If the student looses interest in the oboe, you
will have avoided making a significant investment in an instrument.
Some renters also will allow you to rent with the option to buy and/or
upgrade the instrument to a better instrument if the student should continue
playing, applying the rent paid towards the purchase price. Ask before
you sign any contract.
Recommended Brands
for Rent
Yamaha
Fox
Buffet
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BUYING AN OBOE
There are many different
choices for purchasing an intermediate to advanced level Oboe. These
oboes have a complete key system with all the extra trill keys, left-hand F
key, and low Bb key. These instruments are available in plastic, wood
lower joint/ plastic upper joint or all wood construction. Just
because an instrument is made of wood does not mean it is the best quality
or condition. Consult with your instructor before making any purchase.
Most instrument dealers will allow you to try an instrument (with payment)
and return it within 7 to 10 days for another selection if you are
unsatisfied (extra shipping will be incurred). Most of the
time it is cheaper to buy a used instrument. Ask your instructor for
suggestions on prices and availability. Used and New prices vary
greatly.
Recommended
Brands for Purchase
Loree
Laubin
Covey
Marigaux
Fox
Yamaha
Buffet (Greenline with Loree AK bell)
(Some of these brands offer student models in addition to their professional
models, consult with your instructor to select appropriate model)
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