Damien Shindelman
Featured on New Music Arizona Concert, June 14, 2009, 3:00 PM

Born 1954 in Miami Beach, Florida. Damien Shindelman took up the oboe in high school and attended North Carolina School of the Arts from 1970 through 1976 where he received his High School Diploma and a Bachelors Degree in Performing Arts. His oboe instructors include John Mack, principal oboe from the Cleveland Orchestra and Joe Robinson, principal oboe with the New York Philharmonic.  Damien has been a member of the Phoenix Symphony for the past 31 years and most recently become personnel manager for the group as well. Damien has played with various ensembles including the Atlanta Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony, Winston Salem Symphony and the Sienna Music Festival in Italy.  Damien resides in Glendale Arizona and his interests include his Pomeranian "Teddy Bear" gardening, and passion for travel.