Luis De León

OBOIST
930 Cooper Ave deleonoboist@gmail.com
Columbus, GA 31906 +1 706 888 9644
Linktree: deleonoboist
EDUCATION
Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University
Master of Music, 2022 - present Private Instructor: Dr. Susan Tomkiewicz
Bachelor of Music, 2021 - 2022
Artist Diploma, 2019 - 2021
Universidad Galileo
Bachelor of Music, 2009 - 2013
Instituto Nacional de Música de Costa Rica
Bachillerato (partial), 2005 - 2007 Private Instructor: Jorge Rodriguez

Masterclasses: Alex Klein (Chicago Symphony), Robert Botti (New York Philharmonic), John Ferrillo (Boston
Symphony Orchestra), Nigel Shore (Komische Oper Berlin), Nicholas Daniel (Soloist), Gianfranco Bortolato
(Teatro dell'Opera di Roma), Thomas Indermühle (Soloist), Marcel Ponseele (Baroque Oboe Soloist), Allan Vogel
(Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra) James Austin Smith (Stony Brook University) Toyin Spellman-Diaz.

ENSEMBLE EXPERIENCE
Callaway Chamber Players Founding member 2022 - present
LaGrange Symphony Orchestra (GA) 2nd Oboe 2023 - present
Boca del Rio Philharmonic (Mexico) English Horn 2017 - 2018
Oaxaca Symphony (Mexico) Principal Oboe 2017
Guatemala Martial Symphony Band Principal Oboe 2007 - 2015
FESMUSC Orchestra (Brazil) Section Oboe 2011
Orchestra of the Americas (D.C.) Oboe Section 2009, ‘11, ‘12

TEACHING POSITIONS
Schwob Preparatory at Columbus State University, Oboe Teacher 2021 - present
Columbus' center for music instruction for students of all ages and skill levels.
Lessons take place at the Schwob School of Music, an All-Steinway School,
Samuel Vargas International Music Foundation, Oboe Teacher 2021 - present
The Samuel Vargas International Music Foundation envisions access to life-changing
opportunities through music education while preserving the humanistic and creative
values within communities.
Orquestando Armonía, Oboe Professor and Woodwinds Ensemble Teacher 2018
Orquestando Armonía is a free musical and developmental program focused on children
and young people in vulnerable situations in the municipality of Boca del Rio, Mexico.
Municipal Music School of Guatemala, Symphonic Band Conductor 2007 - 2015
The Municipal Music School of Guatemala is one of the two most important institutions of
music teaching in Guatemala.
LEADERSHIP
Double Reed Congress of Central America and Mexico, Organizer and Founder 2014 - present
The COFCAM aims to provide educational experiences and pure, human and social growth
to students from Central America and Mexico. Young musicians will be inspired to reach a
higher level in their artistic and technical delivery, growing through mentoring opportunities.
Intercultural Youth Symphony Orchestra of Guatemala (OSJI), Artistic Director 2016 - present
Benefitting young people from different areas of the country who have studied music, have an
intermediate technical level and are willing to strengthen their musical training. These participants
are expected to have a multiplier effect within their family and community of origin.