Toyin Spellman-Diaz is an American oboist. She grew up in Washington, D.C. where she found a love for classical music through her parents' immense record collection. [1] Spellman-Diaz is known for her significant solo work and orchestra career, as well as her career in chamber music with the group Imani Winds. [1] Spellman-Diaz is active in working to diversify the classical music world especially in the wind quintet and orchestral space. [2]
Spellman-Diaz grew up in Washington, DC. [1] She attended Oberlin Conservatory of music where she attained a Bachelors of Music. She additionally attended Manhattan School of Music where she earned both a Masters Degree and a Professional Studies Degree. [1]
Spellman-Diaz has performed with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Chicago Civic Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony, American Symphony Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and the Orchestra of St. Lukes. [3] In addition, Spellman-Diaz has been a soloist with the Chicago Civic Orchestra, Manhattan Virtuosi, as well as with the Kennedy Center Youth Orchestra. [1]
Spellman-Diaz has been a member of the Imani Winds since its founding in 1997. [5] The Imani Winds are an American wind quartet based in New York. [6] The group has three Grammy Award nominations and one win. [6] The group is dedicated to diversifying the wind quintet through representation in players and composers. [2] The group has commissioned many pieces by composers chosen for their unique life experience that lend themself to composing on historical and contemporary societal conditions. [6]
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