Sandra Cathey graduated from Goddard College in 1969 with a BA in Music and Education. Sandra’s performing experiences include playing with several orchestras; Vermont Symphony, Vermont Philharmonic and the Montpelier Chamber Orchestra. She was principal oboe in the Vermont Philharmonic for 41 years and joined the Montpelier Chamber Orchestra as principal oboe in 2006. In addition, Sandra has been a member of several woodwind quintets and small ensembles, performing throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and the Boston area.
Sandra has advanced her studies in conducting, performing and teaching at the University of Vermont, the Hartt School and Berkley School of Music. Her teachers include Lawrence Thorstenberg (Boston Symphony), Neil Boyer (Portland Symphony), and most recently, Humbert Lucarelli (world renowned oboe soloist and faculty member at the Hartt School and NYU). Sandra began her public school teaching career after graduation and taught kindergarten through grade 12, general and instrumental music for 20 years. In 2000, Sandra became certified to teach Kindermusik, a child development program taught through music for children from birth to age 8. At this time, she also continued to teach private lessons on oboe, clarinet and recorder. Over the years, many of Sandra’s students have participated in the Winooski Valley Music Festival, All State Music Festival, and the All New England Festival. Sandra teaches Kindermusik and private instrumental lessons in her studio in Montpelier, Vermont.
Sandra has advanced her studies in conducting, performing and teaching at the University of Vermont, the Hartt School and Berkley School of Music. Her teachers include Lawrence Thorstenberg (Boston Symphony), Neil Boyer (Portland Symphony), and most recently, Humbert Lucarelli (world renowned oboe soloist and faculty member at the Hartt School and NYU). Sandra began her public school teaching career after graduation and taught kindergarten through grade 12, general and instrumental music for 20 years. In 2000, Sandra became certified to teach Kindermusik, a child development program taught through music for children from birth to age 8. At this time, she also continued to teach private lessons on oboe, clarinet and recorder. Over the years, many of Sandra’s students have participated in the Winooski Valley Music Festival, All State Music Festival, and the All New England Festival. Sandra teaches Kindermusik and private instrumental lessons in her studio in Montpelier, Vermont.