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Tom BoydIndependent Contractor, School of Music |
Phone: (626) 815-3848 |
Tom Boyd is one of the most heard oboists today. Boyd has been a featured oboist in over 1,400 motion picture soundtracks including Titanic, Indiana Jones, Forrest Gump, Batman, Shawshank Redemption, Water for Elephants, Beauty and the Beast, and Castaway, all while putting his signature Oboe sound on touching movies such as Prince of Tides, The Bucket List, Schindler’s List, and Charlie Wilson’s War. He has performed on the Oscars, Grammys, and Latin Grammys; appeared on The Tonight Show with Neil Diamond; and has polished solos captured inside hundreds of recording sessions for various artists such as Barbara Streisand, Bette Midler, and Natalie Cole.
A native of Pasadena, CA, Boyd attended The Juilliard School of Music and at the age of 22 won the First Oboe position in the Honolulu Symphony. After ten years in Hawaii, Boyd came back to break into the film industry. Soon after, he was heard in the hit movies, Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Right Stuff, and John Williams’ The River.
Tom Boyd is a newly added teacher for Azusa Pacific University in obtaining one's artistic certificate. He travels all over the world giving masterclasses and recitals as of late. He has created the group The Hollywood Soloists.
A native of Pasadena, CA, Boyd attended The Juilliard School of Music and at the age of 22 won the First Oboe position in the Honolulu Symphony. After ten years in Hawaii, Boyd came back to break into the film industry. Soon after, he was heard in the hit movies, Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Right Stuff, and John Williams’ The River.
Tom Boyd is a newly added teacher for Azusa Pacific University in obtaining one's artistic certificate. He travels all over the world giving masterclasses and recitals as of late. He has created the group The Hollywood Soloists.
Department
- School of Music
Office Location
Warren Music Center, East Campus
