Introduction to Celtic Oboe
Mini-Course by Khara Wolf
About The Course
Introduction to Celtic Oboe invites classical oboists into the world of traditional music through Carolan’s Draught, a Scottish baroque-style Celtic tune written in the 18th century composed by the famous Turlough O’Carolan.
This mini-course is designed to be fun and approachable for all levels. O’Carolan tunes are great for beginners playing the melody on its own, while offering rich stylistic depth and traditional ornamentation complexity for professional players to explore.
Price: $57 USD
What’s Included
Live demo recording of Khara Wolf playing the piece
Tutorial video with advanced Celtic ornamentation techniques
Sheet music with suggested chords and ornamentation
Bonus sheet music without slurs/ornaments - easier for beginners to play, and pros can write in custom slurs and articulations
Oboe + Piano Arrangement (piano score + MIDI track)
Live guitar play-along track
Suggested listening links on YouTube of other versions of the tune
About the Music & Composer
Legend has it that O’Carolan’s funeral was so large it resembled a modern-day Woodstock.
Turlough O’Carolan was one of the most well-known Celtic composers of his time. As a harpist and composer in the 17th and 18th century, he spent his summers in England and winters in Ireland, where he traveled around performing for high courts and learning a wide variety of folk styles.
His music was originally written for harp, but has been performed, arranged, and celebrated on a variety of folk instruments. It falls easily on the oboe and can be enjoyed in a variety of styles - from classical to baroque to folk.
About Khara Wolf
Khara Wolf is an oboist, educator, and traditional musician with deep roots in both classical and Celtic music. She performed on oboe and English horn with the San Juan Symphony from 2015-2018 and is a co-founder of the Neo-Celtic ensemble Better Knot. Khara served as Adjunct Professor of Double Reeds at Fort Lewis College from 2015–2024 and has over a decade of experience teaching applied lessons and ensembles. Her work bridges Baroque and traditional Celtic styles, with a special focus on ornamentation, historical performance practice, and extended techniques. She brings a clear, supportive teaching approach designed to meet players at every level.
