OBOE
Welcome to the University of Tennessee Oboe Studio!
The University of Tennessee College of Music offers a dynamic program with a wealth of performance opportunities, including in University of Tennessee large ensembles like the UT Wind Ensemble and the UT Symphony Orchestra! As a student in the Double Reed program at UT, you will be part of a group of dedicated musicians committed to developing their musical and educational voice and preparing for a life of music. UT Double Reeds prides ourselves on creative exploration, supportive community, camaraderie and most of all great music making.
We are proud to present a variety of events throughout the year including guest artist recitals and masterclasses, reed making workshops and Double Reed Day. Follow us on Instagram @utkoboes or feel free to reach out to participate in any of our events and learn more.
Studio Values
Respect – respect for our work as artists and musicians, respect for one another, respect for our school, respect for our teachers, respect for those who came before us, respect for our facilities, respect for our colleagues.
Community – supporting one another as double reed players, musicians, artists, fellow students and citizens.
Gratitude + Appreciation – consistently fostering an attitude of gratitude for the opportunity to make music and learn along side one another.
Ambition + Hard Work – showing up every day for our craft, dreaming big, reaching for the stars, and keeping the focus on consistent effort.
Meet Our Faculty
Jaren Atherholt
Assistant Professor of Oboe | jatherho@utk.edu
A native of Alaska, Atherholt has performed to stellar reviews as a featured concerto soloist with the Louisiana Philharmonic, A Far Cry, and the Hamptons Festival of Music. Atherholt served as principal oboist of the Louisiana Philharmonic for eleven seasons and has performed as guest principal oboist with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Mineria Orchestra in Mexico City and Detroit Symphony, as well as guest associate principal oboist with the Pittsburgh Symphony and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Atherholt spent four summers at the Marlboro Music Festival and currently performs each summer with the Grand Teton Music Festival.
She has served on the faculty of John Mack Oboe Camp, Interlochen Arts Camp, the Wintergreen Music Academy, and the Vianden International Music School in Luxemburg. Recent performances include guest principal oboist with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and the International Chamber Orchestra of Puerto Rico.
