Kara Poling

Oboe fellow

Pronouns

She/Her

Area of Study

Oboe

Age

Birthplace

Towson, Maryland

YouTube Handle

@karapoling2912

Compeer

Bobby Tahouri

Scholarship Donor

William H. Kearns Foundation Scholarship in Oboe

Kara is currently earning her bachelor’s degree at The Juilliard School, studying with Elaine Douvas. She was named the winner of the 2022 International Double Reed Society Norma Hooks Young Artists International Competition. Kara is also a member of the Amity Winds Quintet.