In 1937 he was promoted to principal oboist.

More precisely, where have the principal oboists in the nation's leading symphony orchestras gone?

The principal oboist is often seen as "the second concertmaster of the orchestra," he said.

Delaying the appointment of principal oboists also delays the learning curve.

Given the pressure, it is remarkable that many principal oboists stay around for several decades.

He has been principal oboist with Opera Orchestra since 1987.

Marier was also a musician in the orchestra (its principal oboist), and a doctor.

He was best known as the principal oboist of the Melos Ensemble.

Symphony orchestras tend to tune to an A provided by the principal oboist.

"Sometimes maybe people's best work has to be compelled," said Joseph Robinson, the principal oboist.