Jeremiah Quarles

Jeremiah Quarles is Lecturer of Oboe at the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, Western Michigan University, where he teaches applied oboe, reedmaking, chamber music coordination, double reed woodwind methods, and performs in the faculty wind quintet. Previously, he held adjunct positions at Heidelberg University and Concordia University–Ann Arbor.

Education:

• M.M., Chamber Music, University of Michigan
• M.M., Oboe Performance, University of Michigan
• B.M., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Research Interests: Jeremiah specializes in oboe performance, chamber music collaboration, and pedagogical approaches to reedmaking. His performance practice encompasses orchestral, chamber, and contemporary repertoire with notable artists like Martin Katz and ensembles including the Dearborn Symphony and Sphinx Symphony Orchestra.

Awards: None reported.

Teaching & Professional Activities: Coordinates chamber music at WMU and mentors students accepted into prestigious music programs. Maintains active performance schedule across orchestral and commercial genres.