Christopher Nilo received both his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Oboe Performance from Wright State University studying with Katherine deGruchy. He has performed at several IDRS conferences including the premiere of two compositions by Alyssa Morris at the 2023 Bangkok Conference and one at the 2024 Flagstaff Conference. Mr. Nilo has been an active member of IDRS for many years and a member ofthe Reading Group Committee since 2006. He is proficient on all woodwinds which has made him a highly sought after pit musician.