Abigail Haines

Festival Orchestra ‘22, ‘24

Abigail Haines developed a passion for playing the oboe at the young age of ten when she began playing in fourth-grade band. Her dedication to performing carried her through high school where she spent weekends playing with the Boston Youth Symphony. This is where her love of orchestral repertoire and specifically opera began. Soon after, she earned her Bachelor’s in Oboe Performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying with oboist Fredric Cohen. Over the years, she has attended several summer festivals such as the Domaine Forget, Apple Hill Chamber Workshop, and Rocky Ridge Young Artist Seminar. Currently, Abigail is local to Western Massachusetts where she is a member of several local performing groups such as The Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra and The Valley Winds. Additionally, Abigail discovered a passion for making oboe reeds. She began her business called Haines Oboe Reeds shortly after she graduated. In addition to her work as a reed maker, she is pursuing her Master’s degree in oboe performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. After she is finished with her degree she hopes to continue a career as a freelancer, performer, and reed maker.