Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra Woodwind Programme

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We are delighted to announce details of the Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra Woodwind Programme for 2025, we are seeking oboe players to learn Baroque oboe. Learn more here.

Successful applicants will be provided with the loan of a quality reproduction historical instrument, and receive tuition from professional musicians specialising in historically informed performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Baroque repertoire under leading woodwind players.

In 2025, we are offering two places for oboe players who are:

  • Of grade 8 standard and above;
  • Aged from 18 – 24 (although slightly older and younger players will be considered too).

Closing date for expressions of interest is Friday, 20 June 2025.

Oboe players will have online lessons (with in-person lessons taking place where possible, potentially in June or July 2025) with the Irish Baroque Orchestra’s principal oboe Andreas Helm, professor for period oboe at the Kunstuniversität Graz and at the Konservatorium Wien Privatuniversität. Andreas is also the Artistic Director of the Aestas Musica Summer School of Baroque Music in Varaždin, Croatia and teaches at the Trigonale Coaching in Ossiach, Carinthia.

If you would be excited to participate in this opportunity, and learn Baroque oboe, please send an email to info@iayo.ie outlining your:

  • Name;
  • Address;
  • Date of birth;
  • A summary of musical experience;
  • Two paragraphs on your motivation to take part;

Closing date for expressions of interest is Friday, 20 June 2025.

Proposal:
You will be provided with:

  • The loan of a quality reproduction instrument by either Wolfgang Kube or Marcel Ponsele (oboes)
  • 5 baroque reeds;
  • 12 X 1-hour lessons (or equivalent time in longer lessons if appropriate) with Andreas Helm.
    • Oboe lessons will preferably be taken in pairs so you can play duets;
    • Mostly online;
    • One or two lessons in person as the Irish Baroque Orchestra schedule allows.
  • Participants make a contribution of €300 for the lessons. This also covers the cost of your instrument hire and reeds.

The oboes and bassoon were purchased using funding received from the Music Capital Scheme, which is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and managed by Music Network.

To express your interest or for further information, please contact Jack at info@iayo.ie.

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