CARYN CRUTCHFIELD - OBOE

Caryn Crutchfield, oboe, is beginning her twenty-ninth season with the West Texas Symphony. 

She earned both her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Oboe Performance from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX, where she studied under Robert Krause. Caryn had the honor of serving as the guest soloist with the West Texas Symphony in 2012 and 2021. She has performed three times at the Texas Music Educators’ Association Convention and twice with the WTAMU Director’s Band at the Texas Bandmasters’ Association Convention. Additionally she serves on the Alumni Board for WTAMU and the WTAMU Band Alumni Board. In addition to her symphonic work, she regularly plays as a member of the West Texas Winds woodwind quintet. 

In August 2024, Caryn assumed the  position of the Fine Arts Coordinator for Midland ISD. She also teaches at The University of Texas at Permian Basin and the West Texas A&M Band Camp. Caryn offers private lessons to students across the Permian Basin and runs a successful reed-making business. She is married to Kevin and has three children.