Natalie Feldpausch - Oboe

Natalie Feldpausch is an active oboist in the Mid-Michigan area. She is in her final year of pursuing a bachelor’s in Music Performance at Grand Valley State University, where she participates in the Symphony Orchestra, the New Music Ensemble, and various other chamber groups. Additionally, Natalie has substituted as Principal Oboist for the Holland Symphony Orchestra. She has participated in several festivals, including the Ostrava Oboe Festival in the Czech Republic, and the Bay View Music Festival, where she substituted as the oboist in the faculty woodwind quintet. She also enjoys solo performances and has won multiple competitions including the Kenneth G. Bloomquist Prize and the GVSU Concerto Competition. Apart from performing, she also believes that musical abilities improve through gaining experiences in other areas of life. Natalie is involved in campus organizations and is an avid rock climber, coffee drinker, and full-time aunt.