John Ferrillo
Education and Training
Diploma, Performer’s Certificate, Curtis Institute of Music. Studies with John DeLancie, Richard Woodhams, John Mack.
Awards and Recognition
Principal oboe, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, 1986--2001
Artist’s Diploma and Artist’s Certificate, Curtis Institute
John Ferrillo
Division: College
Department: Woodwinds
Instrument: Oboe
Massachusetts native John Ferrillo is currently principal oboist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, where he occupies the Mildred B. Remis chair.
Previously, Ferrillo was principal oboe of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and also served as second oboe of the San Francisco Symphony. He has participated in the Marlboro, Craftsbury, Monadnock, Waterloo, and Aspen Music Festivals, and the Mannes Bach Institute.
Former faculty of the Juilliard School, Mannes School of Music, Illinois State University, and West Virginia State University.
Curriculum Vitae
Diploma, Performer’s Certificate, Curtis Institute of Music. Studies with John DeLancie, Richard Woodhams, John Mack.
- Principal oboe, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, 1986--2001
- Artist’s Diploma and Artist’s Certificate, Curtis Institute
Affiliated Departments and Programs
Woodwinds