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William Aikens serves as the Assistant Department Head and Lecturer of Music (Oboe) at Colorado Mesa University. He is the principal oboist of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra (GJSO) and has been on its board since 2018. He co-founded the Grand Junction Symphony Academy in 2022, offering affordable music lessons for string and double reed students.
Education:
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Oboe Performance, Arizona State University
- Master of Music (MMus) in Oboe Performance, College-Conservatory of Music (University of Cincinnati)
- Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Duquesne University
Research interests focus on oboe performance, music pedagogy, and community engagement through orchestral initiatives. He has presented at international conferences, including the International Double Reed Society (Flagstaff, 2024; Bangkok, 2023) and the Colorado Music Educators Association (2023).
No scientific awards listed. Advising roles and grants are not detailed in the text. He is affiliated with the Grand Junction Symphony Academy and GJSO, contributing to orchestral performance and education.
