How many oboes are in a band?

Answer 1

In top-tier orchestras you usually 4 oboists, though typically one of them is officially the English Horn player.

A typical band or orchestra has two to three oboes.

It's usually the number of oboes required by a composer in any given piece. A Haydn symphony may require two oboes (or in some of his symphonies: NONE) while a tone-poem by Richard Strauss may require triple WW or more.

Answer 2

Since the Oboe has such a unique sound, there are typically two oboists in a band, one for first part and one for second part. Occasionally there will be third player, also playing second part and playing the English Horn when there is a part for that instrument.

Answer 3

That depends on the piece, but usually there are 3 or 4 oboists at hand (in case one can't make it etc.) and one English Horn player.

Most pieces have 2 oboe parts. Some pieces by Mahler or Wagner could need 4 oboists and the English Horn player.

Answer 4

That depends on the piece, but usually there are 3 or 4 oboists at hand (in case one can't make it etc.) and one English Horn player.

Most pieces have 2 oboe parts. Some pieces by Mahler or Wagner could need 4 oboists and the English Horn player.

Answer 5

There are generally two (maybe three) oboes in the orchestra. One of them (generally the last) will double on any other oboe family instrument that is needed (IE: English horn, Oboe D'Amore, etc)

Answer 6

It all depends on the size of the orchestra. Most professional symphonies use 2 or 3

Answer 7

There are generally two oboes in a band.