Madeleine Amox is a third-year Bachelor of Arts oboe student at the University of Arkansas, where she is also pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Arabic, and Middle East Studies to eventually become an international social worker. She has played in the University Symphony Orchestra as the Assistant Principal for two years, and she sings in the University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum as an Alto as well. In Spring of 2023, Madeleine was the Runner-Up for the Eric Varner Young Artist Competition through the Midwest Double Reed Society (now known as the IDRS Mid-South Chapter), and she placed as an Honorable Mention at the Spring 2024 Competition. She plans to continue her music involvement throughout her undergraduate and graduate education to maintain her connection to the instrument despite pursuing other professional endeavors.