AU Double Reed Day
Saturday, October 27th, 2018, 10am – 4pm. Goodwin Hall
$20 Registration fee, includes t-shirt and lunch.
Registration deadline: Monday, October 22nd, 2018 at 11:59 PM.
Saturday, October 27th, 2018, 10am – 4pm. Goodwin Hall
$20 Registration fee, includes t-shirt and lunch.
Registration deadline: Monday, October 22nd, 2018 at 11:59 PM.
Benjamin Joseph Buergel, DMA
Dr. Benjamin Buergel is Instructor of Oboe at Auburn University where he teaches Applied Oboe, Music Theory, Woodwind Skills, and Music Appreciation. He has given reed-making workshops, lectures, masterclasses, and recitals at conferences and college campuses across the country. He has performed an extensive amount electro-acoustic music and has composed a set of etudes for oboe and live-loops. Other published research topics include Schenkerian analysis and British quintets for oboe and strings. As a performer, Ben has played in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Kansas City’s Kauffman Center, and Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. He has performed on numerous ensemble recordings, including a winner of a Global Music Award.
A native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Ben started studying oboe at the age of 9. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from Michigan State University where he held the prestigious University Enrichment Fellowship and earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Denver. He has attended the Chautauqua and Bay View music festivals. His teachers include Jan Eberle, Lisa Martin, and Laura Nortwen.
At the core of Dr. Buergel’s teaching philosophy is independence. Fundamentally, his teaching method is to expand what the student thinks is possible, train them to recreate the successful performance, and package the new concept in a form that can be applied to all other music. This methodical approach applies to everything from phrasing, tone production, reed-making, and ensemble skills, to adjusting and maintaining one’s own instrument. Lessons may cover particular repertoire and etudes, but the goal is not to learn a specific set of pieces. The goal is to help the student build technique, expand musicality, and raise standards so that they may become their own musician and play any desired piece of music to their own highest standard.
Ben teaches all ages and skill levels from 6th grade on up. To inquire about lessons, please use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
August 2018 - Present
Instructor of Oboe
August 2013 - May 2016
Teaching Assistant
November 2012 - May 2018
Oboe instructor, grades 6-12
September 2015 - December 2016
Section and chamber music coach
June - July 2012
Counselor, section and chamber music coach
Ben has many varied research interests including chamber music, electro-acoustic music, pedagogy, and music theory. Following is a list of his presented lectures, workshops, and publications.
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