Musician Favorites: From Jennet
January 11, 2026 / 2:30 p.m.
Oboist Jennet Ingle walks us through the work of Handel, Morricone, Stacy Garrop and a world premiere concerto by Kincaid Rabb! About Jennet Ingle Jennet Ingle has been Principal Oboist of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra since 2006. Jennet is a soloist at heart, joyfully taking over any stage that will have her. As the owner and operator of Jennet Ingle Reeds, she makes and sells over two hundred handmade reeds every month, and helps oboists with their own reed-making through her YouTube series, The Five Minute Reedmaker, her weekly online Reed Club, and her beginner course, Zero to Reedmaker. She encourages musicians to thrive in their creative careers with her podcast, Crushing Classical, her book, The Happiest Musician, and 1:1 business and mindset coaching. Jennet can be found on the web at www.jennetingle.com. About Fernanda Lastra, Guest Conductor Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Fernanda Lastra is a passionate and creative conductor, recognized for her artistic leadership and captivating performances. Deeply committed to fostering music appreciation across all ages, she designs well-balanced programs that enrich the concert experience, guided by her belief in the power of music to unite, heal, and nurture emotional intelligence. Equally devoted to building meaningful connections within the community, she strives to create a vibrant musical legacy for future generations. Lastra is also a dedicated advocate for Latin American composers, with a special focus on preserving and promoting Argentina’s musical heritage.
