Dr. Amanda Hardy

Instructor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Amanda Hardy. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Amanda Hardy is a Lecturer in Oboe at Boston University and has a distinguished career as an artist and educator. She serves as the principal oboist for the Portland Symphony Orchestra, where she occupies the Clinton Graffam Chair, a position she has held since November 2013. A frequent performer with renowned ensembles such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops, Amanda has toured internationally and has made numerous recordings. She has appeared as a soloist at various prestigious events, including the Boston Pops and the Chelsea Music Festival. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Music from Drake University and both a Master of Music and Graduate Diploma from the New England Conservatory. Additionally, she has received notable awards such as the Gillet Scholarship and the 2010 Borromeo String Quartet Guest Artist Award Competition. Active in chamber music, Amanda co-founded the St. Mary’s Quarantine Series during the pandemic to support local musicians and food pantries. She has been involved in teaching at multiple institutions, including the Boston Conservatory and the New England Conservatory Preparatory School, bringing her expertise and dedication to her students.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer Oboe

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching oboe performance and chamber music.

Assistant Professor Oboe

— Present

Boston Conservatory at Berklee • Boston, MA

Instructing students in oboe performance.

Faculty

— Present

New England Conservatory Preparatory School • Boston, MA

Teaching oboe to preparatory students.

Awards

#

Gillet Scholarship

#

Tourjée Alumni Scholarship Award

#

Borromeo String Quartet Guest Artist Award Competition

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.