Melaine Schuler

I came to the University of Dayton as a graduate of Sterling High School in Sterling, Illinois. All during high school I was very active in music activities, playing oboe and also singing. With the help of my directors and my private teacher, I had the opportunity to play in many festivals and competitions. I played oboe both in district festivals and at two All-State Conferences. In addition I enjoyed playing and singing in many ensembles which competed in various contests.

When choosing a career and a college I looked for a career in which I could both continue my love of music and also help others in some way. Music Therapy seemed like a field in which I could attain both of these goals. I was attracted to the University of Dayton's program because of it's great reputation. After visiting here, I knew that UD was a place where I could be happy and learn a great deal.

Currently I am studying with Mark Twehues, S.M.. In lessons we have been working on technique, etudes and works such as Paul Hindemith's Sonate fur Oboe und Klavier, Robert Schumann's Romanzen and Haydn's Concerto for Oboe. I have also been learning how to make my own oboe reeds. I play oboe and english horn in Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds and Woodwind Quintet. Participation in these ensembles has been great; they have challenged me and helped me to grow as a musician. I was a semi-finalist for the 1996-97 Honors Recital.

At UD I am involved in Campus Ministry and Campus Connection. Within the Music department I am a part of the Music Therapy Club, of which I am secretary. I am a member of Sigma Alpha Iota and I also act as a mentor for first-year music students in the class ASI 150.

Listen to Melaine Schuler and pianist Jennifer Shoup perform a section of the movement entitled Munter from Paul Hindemith's Sonate fur Oboe und Klavier (34 sec., 255K .au) on March 14, 1997 in Sears Recital Hall.

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