Mark Dubois

Mark Dubois serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in Music Theory at the School of Music, State University of New York at Fredonia, where he teaches Aural Skills courses and provides student accompaniment. His academic appointments bridge performance practice and music education within the Department of Music.

• Ed. M (Master of Education), SUNY Buffalo (1997)
• MM (Master of Music) in Oboe Performance, Cleveland Institute of Music (1984)
• BM, Cleveland Institute of Music (1983)

Dubois specializes in woodwind pedagogy and music theory instruction, with particular expertise in oboe performance techniques and aural skills development. His scholarly work focuses on translating performance knowledge into structured educational frameworks for woodwind instruction, emphasizing practical application in conservatory settings. The integration of his professional orchestral experience directly informs his teaching methodology and curriculum design.

His sole documented scholarly contribution—a co-authored oboe pedagogy section in the textbook 'Teaching Woodwinds'—exemplifies the intersection of performance practice and music education. This work establishes foundational teaching methodologies for woodwind instruments within broader music education discourse, highlighting specialized techniques for oboe instruction while connecting to universal principles of instrumental pedagogy.

No scientific awards or honors were documented in the source material.

Dubois maintains active performance engagements that supplement his academic role, including regular appearances with the Erie Philharmonic and occasional performances with the Buffalo Philharmonic. The source text indicates no formal student advising relationships or research grants.

As a professional oboist and pianist, Dubois leverages his extensive orchestral experience—having performed with the Detroit Symphony, Columbus Symphony, and formerly as principal oboist of the Flint Symphony—to inform his pedagogical approach and maintain industry relevance within the academic environment.