Brief Biography of Margaret Herlehy

Margaret Herlehy oboe, received her training at the University of Michigan and Sarah Lawrence College where she remained as Artist in Residence for a five-year tenure. Her principal teachers include Lois Wann and Arno Mariotti. As a chamber musician, she performs with Sospiri ensemble and recently premiered works for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano at the 2003 International Double Reed Conference in Greensboro, NC. She also performs with Infinities chamber ensemble as a member of Massachusetts’ Young Audiences presenting Young People’s Concerts throughout New England. She has performed on WGBH Morning Pro Musica, recorded commercial soundtracks for radio, television and major motion picture soundtracks and can be heard on numerous New Age recordings. Ms. Herlehy currently performs as principal oboist of the Hanover Chamber Orchestra and the Granite State Symphony. In addition, she has performed with the Portland Symphony Orchestra, as soloist with the New England String Ensemble, the Berkshire Opera among other orchestras throughout the Northeast. In addition to performing, Ms. Herlehy maintains an active teaching schedule. She is lecturer of oboe at the University of New Hampshire and founder and Artistic Director of Music da Camera Chamber Music Workshops since 1992. An avid speed skater, she lives in Strafford, NH.
Prof. Herlehy may be reached by email at mherlehy@hotmail.com.