Korey Young is an Austin-based oboist, reedmaker, and teacher. He serves as Principal Oboist of the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra and performs with ensembles across Central and South Texas, including the Austin Symphony, San Antonio Philharmonic, and Central Texas Philharmonic. A former semifinalist in the Young Texas Artists Music Competition, he was invited to the Barbirolli International Oboe Competition at age 19 and will appear as a soloist with the Corpus Christi Symphony for its 80th Anniversary season. Korey maintains a private studio of 40 students and collaborates with local schools to lead masterclasses and chamber music. He earned his B.M. in Oboe Performance from the University of Texas at Austin, studying with Dr. Andrew Parker, Jeffrey Rathbun, and Katie Young Steele. He is an alumnus of Kent-Blossom, National Orchestral Institute, and Eastern Music Festival. His teaching is informed by his early training as a Suzuki violinist. Learn more at kyoungoboe.com.