Ian Wisekal
Adjunct Faculty, Oboe
303-871-6450 (Office)
https://du.digication.com/iwisekal/
Newman Performing Arts Center, 2344 East Iliff Ave. Denver, CO 80208
What I do
Oboist, orchestral musician, freelancer, reed maker, administrator, and teacher.Specialization(s)
Oboe, English horn, Chamber music, Reed making, Performance Practice
Professional Biography
Ian Wisekal, a native of Dallas, TX and Stony Brook, NY, joined the faculty of the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music in 2013. He serves as Principal Oboe of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Greeley Philharmonic, and Colorado Bach Ensemble. He previously held the positions of Principal Oboe with the Crested Butte Music Festival and Associate Principal Oboe with the Puerto Rico Symphony.
Prof. Wisekal is a sought-after performer throughout the U.S. and beyond, appearing at festivals and conferences in Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Austria, Japan, and Thailand. Ian has made recordings with, among others, the Puerto Rico Symphony (nominated for a Latin Grammy), Colorado Symphony, Greeley Philharmonic, and Boise Philharmonic; as soloist with the Lamont Symphony Orchestra; and in the performance studios of Colorado Public Radio. He performed on Judy Collins's concert album "A Love Letter to Stephen Sondheim," which was broadcast nationwide on PBS.
Wisekal received his bachelor’s degree with high distinction from the Eastman School of Music and his master’s degree from Southern Methodist University, earning full scholarships at both institutions. In 2012, he traveled to study with David Walter at the Paris Conservatory. His major teachers include Richard Killmer, Erin Hannigan, Terry Keevil, and Ceci Lagarenné.
Ian is in frequent demand as a teacher. He recently gave masterclasses at the Universities of Michigan, Iowa, and North Texas; Luther College; and the Autonomous University of Mexico. His students have earned scholarships to top music schools and have established professional performing and teaching careers.
You can watch his videos of the 40 Barret Melodies, Ferling 48 Studies and more on his YouTube channel (link below). He is a Howarth Artist and plays on a model XM oboe.
https://www.youtube.com/@ianwisekal
Prof. Wisekal is a sought-after performer throughout the U.S. and beyond, appearing at festivals and conferences in Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Austria, Japan, and Thailand. Ian has made recordings with, among others, the Puerto Rico Symphony (nominated for a Latin Grammy), Colorado Symphony, Greeley Philharmonic, and Boise Philharmonic; as soloist with the Lamont Symphony Orchestra; and in the performance studios of Colorado Public Radio. He performed on Judy Collins's concert album "A Love Letter to Stephen Sondheim," which was broadcast nationwide on PBS.
Wisekal received his bachelor’s degree with high distinction from the Eastman School of Music and his master’s degree from Southern Methodist University, earning full scholarships at both institutions. In 2012, he traveled to study with David Walter at the Paris Conservatory. His major teachers include Richard Killmer, Erin Hannigan, Terry Keevil, and Ceci Lagarenné.
Ian is in frequent demand as a teacher. He recently gave masterclasses at the Universities of Michigan, Iowa, and North Texas; Luther College; and the Autonomous University of Mexico. His students have earned scholarships to top music schools and have established professional performing and teaching careers.
You can watch his videos of the 40 Barret Melodies, Ferling 48 Studies and more on his YouTube channel (link below). He is a Howarth Artist and plays on a model XM oboe.
https://www.youtube.com/@ianwisekal
Degree(s)
- MA, Instructional Design, University of Denver, 2024
- Independent Studies, Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, 2012
- MM, Oboe Performance, Southern Methodist University, 2010
- BM, Oboe Performance, Eastman School of Music, 2008
Professional Affiliations
- International Double Reed Society
- American Federation of Musicians
Performances
Wisekal, I. (2019). "Premieres" - Faculty Solo Recital. Denver, CO, USA.
Wisekal, I. (2018). Masterclass. University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA.
Wisekal, I. (2017). Masterclass. University of North Carolina - Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA.
Wisekal, I. (2015). Masterclasses & Workshops. University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica.
Kuuskmann, M., Reynolds, J. W., & Wisekal, I. (2017). Guest Recital. Lamont Wind Trio . University of North Carolina School of the Arts , Winston-Salem, NC.
