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Dr. Jeanette Zyko is an Associate Professor of Oboe and Director of Undergraduate Admissions at James Madison University (JMU). She holds a Doctor of Music Arts from Manhattan School of Music and has taught previously at Austin Peay State University and the University of Costa Rica. Her expertise spans oboe performance, chamber music, and orchestral playing, with notable performances across the U.S. and internationally, including Carnegie Hall and collaborations with ensembles like the Nashville Symphony and Gateway Chamber Orchestra. Critics have praised her refined playing and interpretation of diverse repertoire, from Baroque to modern composers.
Education: Trained at the Hartt School of Music, Butler University, and Manhattan School of Music (DMA). Key mentors include Humbert Lucarelli, Malcolm Smith, Georg Meerwein, and Stephen Taylor. Her pedagogical focus emphasizes student success, with advisees securing scholarships, festival placements, and leadership roles in state/regional ensembles.
Performance highlights include recordings with Gateway Chamber Orchestra on Summit Records, particularly their acclaimed Mozart’s Gran Partita. She is equally active in solo, chamber, and orchestral contexts, with engagements in France, Costa Rica, Argentina, and beyond.
Awards: While no formal honors are listed, her work has been critically acclaimed by Fanfare Magazine and ArtsNash for artistic depth and technical mastery. Grants/Advising: Her teaching impacts students’ professional trajectories, reflected in their competitive achievements. She leads JMU’s undergraduate admissions, shaping the next generation of music scholars.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with JMU’s School of Music ensembles and external orchestras, fostering collaborative performance opportunities for students and colleagues.
