Beth Antonopulos

Beth Antonopulos serves as an Associate Teaching Professor of Oboe at Montana State University's School of Music within the College of Arts and Architecture. She has been a dedicated faculty member since 2011, teaching applied oboe, music history, and theory, while maintaining an active performance career with the 406 Woodwind Quintet and regional orchestras.

Her academic credentials:

• D.M.A. in Woodwind Performance, University of Washington (2002)
• M.A. in Music History, University of Washington (2000)
• B.M. in Music, University of Montana (1995), Presser Scholar
• B.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado, Boulder (1988)

Dr. Antonopulos' research centers on oboe performance practices, reed-making techniques, innovative remote teaching methodologies using voice and video software, and the application of primary sources in undergraduate music history instruction. Her interdisciplinary background in mathematics and music informs her holistic approach to music education.

Her scholarly output trends toward music pedagogy and wind band repertoire, with a forthcoming OER textbook for Masterworks in Music and a publication on David Maslanka highlighting her dual focus on historical context and contemporary educational resources.

Professional recognition includes:

• College of Arts & Architecture NTT Merit Award (2020)
• Presser Scholar (awarded during undergraduate studies)

She actively mentors oboe students, as evidenced by her studio concerts, and secures grants such as the MSU Seed Grant for "Connect to an MSU Musician," which fosters community connections. Her service extends to adjudication for the Music Teachers National Association and program coordination for the Montana High School Association.

Collaborating with ensembles like the 406 Woodwind Quintet and participating in festivals such as Big Sky and Tippet Rise, she bridges academic and professional music communities while maintaining strong ties to Montana's cultural landscape.