About
A native of Northern Minnesota, Madeline Miller works in the Duluth-Superior area as a freelance oboist, private teacher, and reed-maker. She frequently plays with many local music ensembles including the Twin Ports Wind Orchestra, North Shore Philharmonic, Mesabi Orchestra, Northern Lights Music Festival Orchestra, Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra, and the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra. Beyond the Twin Ports area, Madeline has performed with the Kenwood Symphony and Mankato Symphony.
Adding balance and versatility to her musicianship, Madeline also plays the saxophone. During her undergraduate degree, she studied both classical and jazz music with Theodore Schoen and received a minor in Jazz Studies from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Madeline received inspiration at a young age from her parents, both professional musicians and educators. She attended the University of Minnesota Duluth to study with Laurie Van Brunt (Florida Symphony, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra). Madeline continued her education at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities where she completed her MM with John Snow of the Minnesota Orchestra. She has also studied privately with Joseph Peters (North Carolina Symphony).
Since her graduation in 2019, Madeline has been working with the Minneapolis-based Sonora Winds Trio to perform Polish chamber music, among other engaging programs. Sonora’s mission is to present unique music through outreach and education to audiences of all varieties. The group is excited to continue performing throughout the state and around the country. Outside of her musical endeavors, Madeline enjoys spending time at her family cabin in Ely, MN with her husband Chase and their cat, Mizza.
Education
- 2019 – Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Music, University of Minnesota Duluth