Carl Jenkins

Carl Jenkins, oboist, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Montclair State College in New Jersey and a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University in New York. He has studied oboe with Gennaro Mignola, Albert Glotzer of the New York Philharmonic, and Humbert Lucarelli of New York City. Jenkins' orchestral experience has been with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Albany Symphony, and with the Berkshire Symphony, where he is currently principal oboe. He has also performed many chamber and solo recitals in the Northern Berkshire area.

Jenkins is Director of Music for the North Adams Public Schools and instrumental instructor at Drury High School in North Adams. At Williams he is Adjunct Teacher of Oboe. He was the founding conductor of the Symphonic Winds, directing the ensemble for nine years, and for many years also directed Woodwind Ensembles at Williams. He has also served as double reed adjudicator for the All New England Music Festival.