Oboe & English Horn

Joshua
Jung

Joshua Jung is an oboist and English hornist whose playing has been recognized with first prize at the 2026 ENKOR International Music Competition and selection as a 2026 Yamaha Young Performing Artist.

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2026

1st Prize

ENKOR International Music Competition

2026

Winner

Yamaha Young Performing Artists

2026

Aspen

Asst. Principal Oboe & English Horn

2026

Sarasota

Principal Oboe & English Horn

01Biography

A voice in the winds

A Nashville-based freelancer since 2023, Joshua performs as substitute second oboe with the Nashville Opera Orchestra, second oboe with the period ensemble Early Music City, and principal oboe of the Blair Sinfonietta.

In summer 2026, Joshua served as assistant principal oboe and English horn at the Aspen Music Festival and School, following a residency as principal oboe and English horn at the Sarasota Music Festival. A dedicated chamber musician, Joshua has played in the Blair School of Music Wind Quintet since 2023, coached by Jared Hauser, Mariam Adam, and Peter Kolkay.

Joshua is pursuing a Bachelor of Musical Arts in Oboe Performance alongside a second major in Computer Science at Vanderbilt University's Blair School of Music, studying with Jared Hauser as a Blair Merit Scholar. Before Vanderbilt, Joshua studied with Erin Hannigan, principal oboe of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

02Experience

On stage & in the pit

Professional

Nashville Opera Orchestra
Substitute 2nd Oboe
2025 – present
Early Music City
2nd Oboe
Nashville, TN
2025 – present
Blair Sinfonietta
Principal Oboe
2025 – present
Freelance Oboist
Oboe & English Horn
Nashville, TN
2023 – present

Festivals & Orchestras

Aspen Music Festival and School
Assistant Principal Oboe & English Horn
Summer 2026
Sarasota Music Festival
Principal Oboe & English Horn
June 2026
Vanderbilt University Orchestra
All positions, including English Horn
2023 – present
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
Principal Oboe
2020 – 2023
TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra
Principal Oboe
2020 – 2023

Chamber Music

Blair School of Music Wind Quintet
Oboe
Coached by Jared Hauser, Mariam Adam & Peter Kolkay. Concert, outreach and professional engagements.
2023 – present

The full résumé, with every ensemble, teacher and award.

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03Awards & Recognition

Competition honors

May 2026
First Prize, Woodwind Division
ENKOR International Music Competition
Mar 2026
Winner
Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition
Feb 2025
Honorable Mention
Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition
Mar 2023
Winner, Woodwinds Division
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition
Oct 2021
First Place
American Protégé International Woodwinds & Brass Competition
Jan 2020
First Place, Senior Division
Collin County Young Artist Competition