Oboist and English hornist Benjamin Fox is in high demand as an orchestral player, chamber musician, and teacher in the Boston area. His versatility and virtuosity have been showcased in a variety of venues – from Carnegie Hall to retirement homes, rural churches in Panamá to nightclubs in Honolulu, Ben's joy comes from sharing music with everyone.

Dr. Fox is the Principal Oboist of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra, and holds the same position with the Marsh Chapel Collegium, whose performances of cantatas and oratorios by J.S. Bach and Handel are broadcast worldwide. He is an active freelancer, frequently appearing with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Portland Symphony, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Emmanuel Music, Vista Philharmonic, and has also performed with the Hawaii, Canton (OH) and Charleston (SC) Symphonies. In addition to his orchestral career, Dr. Fox has presented numerous chamber music recitals at libraries, churches, nursing homes, and schools, collaborating with groups such as the Weston Wind Quintet, New England Chamber Players, and the Boston Zelenka Project. A strong believer in the healing power of music, Ben has also performed for patients and staff in hospitals in Hawaii and Massachusetts.

Dr. Fox is oboe instructor at Boston College, St. Anselm College, New England Conservatory Prep, Powers Music School, and teaches students in many communities around Boston. When not performing, teaching, practicing, or making reeds, Ben enjoy an active lifestyle, running, yoga, and swing and blues dancing.

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