Oboists for hire in Islington

6 reviews

£250 - £800

Emma McGovern

OboistLondon

English oboist Emma McGovern is a graduate of the Royal College of Music and the Tchaikovksy Conservatoire in Moscow.

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8 reviews

From£160

Penelope Smith

OboistLondon

Freelance oboe and cor anglais player, based in London. Royal College of Music graduate with a Masters in Orchestral Performance.

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From£180

Maria Papathanasiou

OboistLondon

I am a very passionate and enthusiastic performer, truly engaged with everything I am performing!

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3 reviews

From£180

Nicola Hands

OboistLondon

A freelance oboist player with a variety of orchestral, chamber and solo experience, Nicola is an enthusiastic and versatile musician.

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5 reviews

£200 - £350

Isabel Kent

OboistLondon

Oboe/ piano teacher and performer based in London MA- Royal Academy of Music BMUS (hons) first class degree- Trinity Laban dipABRSM ATCL

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From£180

Emily Stephens

OboistLondon

London based Oboe and Cor Anglais player and Wind Quintet, graduate of the Royal Academy of Music

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From£180

Elsie Woollard

OboistLondon

Oboist working and teaching in London

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4 reviews

£180 - £250

Julia White

OboistLondon

Julia White is a professional oboist, Irish whistle and piano player who has travelled the world performing on cruise ships for Cunard.

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£150 - £250

Hannah Condliffe

OboistLondon

Oboist based in London, first class honours graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and regular freelancer

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3 reviews

£160 - £320

Penelope Carter

OboistLondon

Oboe and cor anglais player based in London.

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£250 - £400

Maanya Patel

OboistLondon

Violinist and Violist based in London and Oxford offering a variety of styles to suit any occasion.

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9 reviews

£100 - £150

Clare Hoskins

OboistLondon

Clare is a freelance orchestral oboist and cor anglais player who also works as a professional choral singer, accompanist and teacher.

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From£180

Laura Douglas

OboistLondon

London-based orchestral and chamber musician. Principal oboist with the Collaborative Orchestra and London Thames Orchestra.

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From£180

Angelika-Rose Stangl

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OboistNorthwood

Angelika is an oboist, violinist and viola player. She studied at University of York and the Royal Academy of Music.

Latest reviews of our Oboists in Islington

"Emma’s performance at my husband’s Memorial Service was quite exceptional. She played ‘Gabriel’s Oboe’ perfectly in a church packed with 200 people and I have been inundated with compliments. Emma was a delight to deal with: responsive, polite and sympathetic to my situation. I cannot recommend her more highly. Vicky Wade"

Mrs hired Emma McGovern for a Church service (available in Islington)

Verified Review, 18 October 2024

"Emma has incredible talent and truly made my father's funeral service. Emma is professional, reliable and wonderfully caring. I highly recommend."

Hollie hired Emma McGovern for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Islington)

Verified Review, 14 July 2023

"Excellent. Emma was on time for the rehearsal, positive in attitude and a great oboist. I thoroughly recommend her."

Stephen hired Emma McGovern for a Concert (available in Islington)

Verified Review, 25 February 2023

FAQs about hiring Oboists in Islington

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Can any oboist play my favourite song?

Professional oboists will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that oboists may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the oboist's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do oboists take to set up?

Your oboist will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the oboist prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our oboists are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our oboists will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a Oboist in Islington

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Popular genres:

Pop, Classical, Jazz

Average response time:

7 hours

Busiest times:

June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Oboist in Islington?

The typical price for a Oboist is:

£Budget£270

££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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