MEET OUR FACULTY

Teaching Philosophy
“My teaching philosophy centers on creating a space where students feel engaged, supported, and encouraged to develop both their skills and their unique musical identity. I meet each student where they are, balancing structure with flexibility and helping them build confidence by understanding the purpose behind their work. My studio is a judgment-free environment where students are encouraged to take risks, whether that means tackling a challenging piece, performing for others, or exploring new ways of expression. I am committed to inclusivity and fostering an environment where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered in their musical journey.”

Lydia Consilvio

Instrument/Ensemble: Oboe
Departments: Woodwinds & Brass
Education
“University of Maryland; Doctor of Musical Arts – Oboe Performance (2020) Yale University School of Music; Master of Music – Oboe Performance (2017) Eastman School of Music; Bachelor of Music – Oboe Performance; Arts Leadership Certificate (2015)”
Bio

DR. LYDIA CONSILVIO is an oboist, arranger, and music educator. She recorded Hannah Lash’s Requiem on the Yale Choral Artists and Philharmonia Orchestra album Statements, and Violin Concerto No. 2 by Jonathan Leshnoff with Oklahoma City Philharmonic, both produced by Naxos Records. Notably, part of her recording of Pasculli’s “Le Api” appeared on the “Telling the Bees” episode of the popular BBC Radio 3 broadcast series, Between the Ears. Dr. Consilvio’s debut album, Iridescent J.S. Bach Keyboard Partitas arranged for Double Reeds, features self-arranged quartets for two oboes, English horn, and bassoon that were published by Songburd Music.

Dr. Consilvio served as Visiting Lecturer of Music (Oboe) at the University of Oklahoma (2021–⁠2022) and taught masterclasses at Western Carolina University, the University of Northern Colorado, Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, Festival Internacional de Música de Cámara Guatemala, and the University of Texas Arlington’s Double Reed Day as the Oboe Guest Artist. She has played with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, Rochester Chamber Orchestra, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, and headlined performances of Yo-Yo Ma and Esperanza Spalding in an outreach concert as oboist of hip-hop and classical music fusion band Classically Dope.