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Shelly Meggison serves not only as Assistant Professor of Oboe, but also as the Assistant Director, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Coordinator of Introduction to Listening for non-music majors at the University of Alabama School of Music.  Prior to joining the University of Alabama faculty, Ms. Meggison earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Lethbridge, and a Master of Music degree from the University Of Cincinnati College Conservatory Of Music, where she has also pursued doctoral studies. She currently serves as principal oboist for the Tusacloosa Symphony Orchestra.  She has also performed with the Alabama Symphony, the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, the Meridian Symphony, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble. In February of 2004, she was guest soloist with the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, performing Marcello’s “Oboe Concerto in d minor” and Albinoni’s “Concerto for Two Oboes op. 9 no. 12.” In May of 2009 she performed as the oboe soloist in Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante” with the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra

Ms. Meggison has toured throughout the United States and Canada as both a soloist and chamber musician.  She is a member of the Capstone Woodwind Quintet and the Cavell Reed Trio both made up of University of Alabama faculty. Ms. Meggison is also an active chamber music coach and educator.  She recently contributed to online resources provided by the publisher McGraw Hill to enhance study guides for students learning about music and is assisting in the creation of a new online music appreciation course.  Ms. Meggison previously held the position of Adjunct Professor of Oboe at the Northern Kentucky University.