Faculty
OAcademy’s Learning Components are co-designed and led by a select group of orchestra principals, international soloists, and industry leaders.
Studio Heads
At the heart of OAcademy’s performance instruction is the Studio Faculty; it consists of world-class musicians that guide the learning journey for Fellows through group and individual lessons.
Buffalo Philharmonic | Concertmaster
Mexico National Symphony Orchestra | Concertmaster
The MET Opera | Principal Viola
The MET Opera | Assistant Principal Cello
Stavanger Symphony | Principal Cello
University of Munich | Professor of Double Bass
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Principal Bass
Toronto Symphony Orchestra | Principal Flute
Boston Symphony | Former Acting Principal Flute
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Solo English Horn
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Solo E-flat Clarinet
Rochester Philharmonic | Principal Clarinet
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Solo Contrabassoon
Aubier International Trumpet Competition Winner
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Principal Trumpet
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Trombone
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra | Principal Horn
Philadelphia Orchestra | Principal Harp
International Soloist
The MET Opera | Percussion
Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería | Principal Timpani
Cleveland Institute of Music | Piano Faculty
North Carolina Symphony | Music Director
Grammy Award Winner
Faculty Roster
Using the benefits of blended learning, OAcademy Fellows get the opportunity to learn weekly from a pool of +200 faculty, connecting on the same day with tutors from the Berlin Philharmonic and the LA Philharmonic. Iconic soloists work with Fellows on interpretation and technique, while hand-picked guest conductors share insights on repertoire.