Sarah Rathke
Albany,California
Summary
Talented and dedicated classical musician constantly striving to improve technical and musical skills. Delights in collaborating with other musicians to bring forth a moving musical experience for audiences.
Overview
61
61
years of professional experience
Work History
Oboist
San Francisco Contemporary Music Players
San Francisco, CA
09.2011 - Current
- Performs contemporary/new works requiring extended technique and demonstrating great technical and musical ability.
Freelance Oboist
Bay Area Orchestras
Bay Area
05.2000 - Current
- Performed Principal oboe, section oboe, and English Horn with the following orchestras, to name a few
Berkeley Symphony
Fremont Symphony
Napa Valley Symphony
New Century Chamber Orchestra
Oakland Symphony
Symphony San Jose
San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Symphony
Santa Rosa Symphony
Vallejo Symphony
Adjunct Faculty
UC Berkeley
Berkeley , CA
08.2001 - 05.2018
- Taught private oboe lessons to University Symphony oboist and music majors.
- Coached chamber music.
Second Oboist
Sacramento Philharmonic
Sacramento, CA
09.2002 - 05.2013
- Performed regularly as a member of the Philharmonic as second oboe.
- Substituted as principal oboe when needed.
- Resigned position due to long commute.
Education
Master of Music - Oboe Performance
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco06.2000
Bachelor of Music - Oboe Performance
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.1998
Skills
- Audience Engagement
- Solo Performance
- Symphonic Orchestras
- Leadership skills
- Chamber Music
- Reed making
- Mentoring artists
- Studio recording experience
- Extensive and varied repertoire
- Extensive performance background
Timeline
Oboist
San Francisco Contemporary Music Players
09.2011 - Current
Second Oboist
Sacramento Philharmonic
09.2002 - 05.2013
Adjunct Faculty
UC Berkeley
08.2001 - 05.2018
Freelance Oboist
Bay Area Orchestras
05.2000 - Current
Master of Music - Oboe Performance
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music - Oboe Performance
Northwestern University
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