Shalita Mimosa Student Oboe Reed
$16.95
Handcrafted student oboe reed by Joseph Shalita, Principal Oboist of the State of Mexico Symphony Orchestra. American long-scrape tradition in the Philadelphia/Tabuteau style. Warm, focused tone with forgiving response designed for developing players. Parents — I’ve kept this reed as inexpensive as possible. Students go through reeds quickly and there’s no reason to break the bank. Reeds are guaranteed against leaking and cracking due to defective cane only.
The Shalita Mimosa Student is a handcrafted American long-scrape oboe reed made in the Philadelphia/Tabuteau tradition, designed for developing players who need a warm, focused tone with forgiving response. Made by Joseph Shalita, Principal Oboist of the State of Mexico Symphony Orchestra since 2004.
Playing Characteristics Resistance: Light to medium. Opening: Medium. Warm, focused tone with reliable response and stable intonation. The Mimosa Student produces a slightly more centered sound than the Tumbleweed Student — ideal for students whose teachers emphasize focused tone production from the start.
Who It's For Beginning and early intermediate students looking for a warm, centered reed in the Philadelphia tradition. A natural first step for young oboists entering serious study with a private teacher or in a school program.
Who It's Not For Advanced players and professionals. As your technique develops move up to the Mimosa 2 Intermediate or Red Label Intermediate for more demanding response.
The Maker Every Mimosa Student reed is handmade by Joseph Shalita — 35+ years as a professional orchestral oboist, graduate of the Peabody Conservatory and Mannes College of Music, trained by Joseph Turner (Principal Oboe, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra) and John Ferrillo (Principal Oboe, Boston Symphony Orchestra). Not a factory reed. Hand-scraped to specification.
A Note for Parents Students go through reeds quickly — that's just the reality of learning oboe. I've deliberately kept the Mimosa Student as inexpensive as possible without cutting corners on quality. Every reed is still hand-scraped to specification. Your student deserves a proper handcrafted reed without the professional price tag.
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