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Dr. Hilary Hobbs
(She/Her) Highly driven and dedicated oboist and teacher seeking the opportunity to train the next generation of musicians and perform within the community in order to positively impact the lives of others. Extensive training in reed making and in orchestral, chamber and solo performance. Strong interest in music by living and underrepresented composers.
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Kenyon College
Adjunct Instructor of Double Reeds, 2024-Present
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra
Principal Oboe, 2023-2024
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Masterworks I
English Horn
Westerville Symphony
October 19, 2025
October 19, 2025
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Masterworks I
October 19, 2025
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

English Horn

Oct 19, 2025
Dates
19
Oct, 25
The Phantom of the Opera Centennial Screenings
Oboist
American Musical Productions Inc
September to November, 2025
September to November, 2025
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The Phantom of the Opera Centennial Screenings
September 14, 2025
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Oboist

Sep 14, 2025
Dates
14
Sep, 25

Recent Highlights

     
2025 OMEA Conference Performance
Orchestra Musician
Hilliard Darby Symphonic Choir
February 06, 2025
February 06, 2025
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2025 OMEA Conference Performance
February 06, 2025
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Feb 06, 2025
Dates
6
Feb, 25
Concerto and Aria Concert
Orchestra Musician
Denison University
March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025
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Concerto and Aria Concert
March 13, 2025
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Mar 13, 2025
Dates
13
Mar, 25
OtterCap Symphony Orchestra Concert
Orchestra Musician
Capital University
March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025
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OtterCap Symphony Orchestra Concert
March 30, 2025
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Mar 30, 2025
Dates
30
Mar, 25
Masterworks III
Orchestra Musician
Westerville Symphony
April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025
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Masterworks III
April 27, 2025
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Apr 27, 2025
Dates
27
Apr, 25
Denison Symphony Orchestra Concert 2
Orchestra Musician
Denison University
May 03, 2025
May 03, 2025
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Denison Symphony Orchestra Concert 2
May 03, 2025
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

May 03, 2025
Dates
3
May, 25
Summer Concert Series
Performer
Grove City Community Winds
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
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Summer Concert Series
May 23, 2025
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Performer

May 23, 2025
Dates
23
May, 25
Westerville Community Band Festival 2025
Performer
Grove City Community Winds
June 07, 2025
June 07, 2025
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Westerville Community Band Festival 2025
June 07, 2025
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Performer

Jun 07, 2025
Dates
7
Jun, 25
Stained Glass Concert #4
Orchestra Musician
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
June 08, 2025
June 08, 2025
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Stained Glass Concert #4
June 08, 2025
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Jun 08, 2025
Dates
8
Jun, 25
35th Anniversary of OBOHIO - IDRS 2025
Performer
International Double Reed Society
June 14, 2025
June 14, 2025
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35th Anniversary of OBOHIO - IDRS 2025
June 14, 2025
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Performer

Jun 14, 2025
Dates
14
Jun, 25
Carillon Park Concert
Orchestra Musician
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
June 15, 2025
June 15, 2025
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Carillon Park Concert
June 15, 2025
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Jun 15, 2025
Dates
15
Jun, 25
Garrick Ohlsson Plays Rach 2
Oboe 2
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
September 19, 2025 to September 20, 2025
September 19, 2025 to September 20, 2025
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Garrick Ohlsson Plays Rach 2
September 19, 2025
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Oboe 2

Sep 19, 2025
Dates
19
Sep, 25
John Williams and Friends
Oboe 2
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
September 27, 2025
September 27, 2025
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John Williams and Friends
September 27, 2025
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Oboe 2

Sep 27, 2025
Dates
27
Sep, 25
Carmen & Carmina
Orchestra Musician
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra
March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024
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Carmen & Carmina
March 22, 2024
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Experience Orff’s choral masterwork Carmina Burana with the Symphony Chorus and guest vocalists! Plus violinist David Taylor performs the Carmen Fantasy.

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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Mar 22, 2024
Dates
22
Mar, 24
Romeo & Juliet
Orchestra Musician
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra
May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024
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Romeo & Juliet
May 10, 2024
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TCHAIKOVSKY—Romeo and Juliet
PROKOFIEV—Romeo and Juliet

The romance and tragedy of Shakespeare’s famed couple, Romeo and Juliet, comes to life in two different musical interpretations. Tchaikovsky’s overture-fantasy features a well-known love theme that has been used in many movies and television programs. Prokofiev’s ballet, composed in 1935, features narration of excerpts from Shakespeare’s text.

Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

May 10, 2024
Dates
10
May, 24
CIA at Copia-Festival Live!
Performer
Festival Napa Valley
July 09, 2024
July 09, 2024
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CIA at Copia-Festival Live!
July 09, 2024
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Performer

Jul 09, 2024
Dates
9
Jul, 24
Grand Cru Classics Performance
Orchestra Musician
Festival Napa Valley
July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024
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Grand Cru Classics Performance
July 13, 2024
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Jul 13, 2024
Dates
13
Jul, 24
Vocal Fantastique Performance
Orchestra Musician
Festival Napa Valley
July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024
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Vocal Fantastique Performance
July 18, 2024
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Jul 18, 2024
Dates
18
Jul, 24
Symphonic Finale
Orchestra Musician
Festival Napa Valley
July 21, 2024
July 21, 2024
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Symphonic Finale
July 21, 2024
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Jul 21, 2024
Dates
21
Jul, 24
Fellows Orchestra Concert
Orchestra Musician
Lake George Music Festival
August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024
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Fellows Orchestra Concert
August 14, 2024
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Aug 14, 2024
Dates
14
Aug, 24
Chamber Concert 2
Orchestra Musician
Lake George Music Festival
August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024
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Chamber Concert 2
August 16, 2024
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Aug 16, 2024
Dates
16
Aug, 24
Lake George Music Festival Closing Orchestra Concert
Orchestra Musician
Lake George Music Festival
August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024
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Lake George Music Festival Closing Orchestra Concert
August 22, 2024
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Aug 22, 2024
Dates
22
Aug, 24
Young People's Concert
Orchestra Musician
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
October 30, 2024
October 30, 2024
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Young People's Concert
October 30, 2024
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Oct 30, 2024
Dates
30
Oct, 24
Huntington Symphony with Ashland Ballet Nutcracker
Orchestra Musician
Huntington Symphony
December 06, 2024
December 06, 2024
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Huntington Symphony with Ashland Ballet Nutcracker
December 06, 2024
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Dec 06, 2024
Dates
6
Dec, 24
Home for the Holidays
Orchestra Musician
Huntington Symphony
December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024
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Home for the Holidays
December 15, 2024
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Dec 15, 2024
Dates
15
Dec, 24
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Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Messiah
Orchestra Musician
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024
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Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Messiah
December 18, 2024
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Dec 18, 2024
Dates
18
Dec, 24
World Premeire's Concert
Performer
Akropolis Chamber Music Institute
July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023
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World Premeire's Concert
July 10, 2023
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Performer

Jul 10, 2023
Dates
10
Jul, 23
Cottage Concert
Performer
Akropolis Chamber Music Institute
August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023
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Cottage Concert
August 11, 2023
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Performer

Aug 11, 2023
Dates
11
Aug, 23
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Performer
Akropolis Chamber Music Institute
August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church
August 13, 2023
Event Type Concert
Contributors
Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Performer

Aug 13, 2023
Dates
13
Aug, 23
Halloween Concert
Orchestra Musician
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra
October 26, 2023 to October 27, 2023
October 26, 2023 to October 27, 2023
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Halloween Concert
October 26, 2023
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Oct 26, 2023
Dates
26
Oct, 23
Holiday Pops Concert
Orchestra Musician
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra
December 07, 2023 to December 09, 2023
December 07, 2023 to December 09, 2023
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Holiday Pops Concert
December 07, 2023
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Dec 07, 2023
Dates
7
Dec, 23
Home for the Holidays
Orchestra Musician
Huntington Symphony
December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023
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Home for the Holidays
December 18, 2023
Event Type Concert
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Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

Orchestra Musician

Dec 18, 2023
Dates
18
Dec, 23
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Biography

Dr. Hilary Hobbs

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Dr. Hilary Hobbs currently teaches at Kenyon College as the Adjunct Instructor of Double Reeds. She served as Principal Oboe of the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra for the 2023-2024 season. She earned her Doctor of Musical Arts (2023) degree from Rutgers University studying under Andrew Adelson, and both her Master (2019) and Bachelor of Music (2017) degrees from The Ohio State University studying under Robert Sorton. 

Dr. Hobbs has performed at the following music festivals: Los Angeles Film Conducting Studio Intensive, Lake George Music Festival, Festival Napa Valley, the Akropolis Chamber Music Institute, Atlantic Music Festival, Hidden Valley Music Seminar, Fresh Inc. Festival, Rocky Ridge Young Artist Seminar, and the International Music Mastercourses Festival. She served as Principal Oboe (2022-2023) and Second Oboe/English Horn (2021-2022) in the Brook Orchestra in Bound Brook, NJ. She has performed with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Huntington Symphony Orchestra, Westerville Symphony, Central Ohio Symphony, South Orange Symphony, Monmouth Symphony, Worthington Chamber Orchestra and the Knox County Symphony. She maintains her own reed making business and private lessons studio in Grove City, OH.

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Experience

Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra

2023 - 2024
Munster, IN

Principal Oboe

2023 - 2024

Brook Orchestra

2021 - 2023

Principal Oboe

2022 - 2023

2nd Oboe/English Horn

2021 - 2022

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Industry

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