Dr. Andrew Parker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Parker is an accomplished Assistant Professor of Oboe at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin. He has previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa, where he was actively involved in providing master classes and contributing to various institutions across the country, including the University of Michigan and Rice University. As a guest artist, Andrew has participated in double reed events and co-hosted the Double Reed Clinics Competition for five years at the University of Iowa. His rich career spans orchestral performance, soloist engagements, and chamber music collaborations, having played with numerous prestigious orchestras across North America. Currently, Andrew is the principal oboe for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, he has taught and coached chamber music at international music festivals, cementing his reputation as a versatile musician and dedicated educator.

Research Interests

Courses

Applied Oboe MUS 115T Lower-Division Reed Making MUS 176C | 276C | 376C Special Topics Music Performance MUS 276V Oboe Literature

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.