Erin Banholzer

Erin Banholzer is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Oboe at the University of Delaware School of Music within the College of Arts & Sciences. She maintains active roles as an orchestral musician, soloist, and educator, performing with renowned ensembles such as the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra. Her teaching spans institutions including Rutgers University and the University of Delaware, where she founded the CMS Double Reed Making Seminar. She holds degrees from Northwestern University, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and Rutgers University.

• Educational Background: B.M. from Northwestern University, M.M. from Cleveland Institute of Music, D.M.A. from Rutgers University
• Professional Affiliations: Principal oboe of Ocean City Pops Orchestra, former artist-in-residence at Summer Music in Tuscany
• Performance Highlights: Tours with New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Vatican concerts in Rome, Royal Opera House in Oman

Her pedagogical work emphasizes oboe performance and double reed craftsmanship. She has presented masterclasses at Northwestern University, Cleveland Institute of Music, and others. Current research interests align with her performance career and music education innovation.