Max Adler is an active oboist and teacher based in Tucson, AZ. He is currently the principal oboist of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, and plays in the TSO wind quintet. He has performed with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Plano Symphony Orchestra, and Symphoria based in Syracuse, NY. In previous summers Max has performed in music festivals including the National Repertory Orchestra, Round Top Music Festival, National Orchestral Institute, Festival Napa Valley, and Eastern Music Festival. 

Max began oboe at age 11 playing for his middle school band. After joining a youth orchestra he decided to pursue oboe as a career. He received his Bachelors of Music at the Eastman School of Music, and concurrently received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology at the University of Rochester. He then received his Masters of Music and Performers Diploma at Southern Methodist University. His primary teachers are James Moore, Richard Killmer, and Erin Hannigan.  

In addition to performing Max is an enthusiastic oboe teacher. He has six years of teaching experience and while living in Dallas he taught a total of 50 oboists. His teaching experience has been invaluable and has taught him how to best serve his students. Wherever his students may be, he strives to meet them where they are. From there he creates specific exercises for them to improve in needed areas. He is invested in helping his students, and accepts all ages and ability levels.