Erin Mallard (formerly Webber) holds the position of assistant professor of practice at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she leads a growing oboe studio. She also maintains a private studio and operates a thriving online reed business. Mallard is an active freelance musician in the San Antonio area. She plays oboe and English horn regularly with the San Antonio Philharmonic and other area ensembles. She holds the position of principal oboe with Symphony Viva and is a founding member of the San Antonio Harmonie Ensemble. She also plays baroque oboe and is a member of Sonido Barroco San Antonio. Her mentors include Dr. Michele Fiala, Martin Schuring and David Weber. Her composition for oboe, English horn and piano, “Overheard on a Saltmarsh,” is available through Trevco Music.