About Wayne Oquin
Born 1977. Wayne Oquin is an American conductor, musicologist, pianist and composer.
Wayne Oquin (born December 9, 1977) is an American composer of orchestral, choral, chamber, and wind band music. In 2020, the Nashville Symphony announced the premiere recording of Oquin's Resilience on the Naxos Label. In the same year, the Pacific Symphony announced the world symphonic premiere of his Tower Ascending.
In addition to his orchestral works, Oquin is also internationally recognized for his choral, chamber, and wind band music. He is a two-time winner of the National Band Association's William D. Revelli Award.
In 2008, Oquin joined the faculty of The Juilliard School where he teaches ear training (of which department he is the chair), music theory, and graduate studies.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Wayne Oquin's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Wayne Oquin?
American classical composer
When was Wayne Oquin born?
Wayne Oquin was born on 9 December 1977 in Houston.
What is Wayne Oquin's occupation?
Wayne Oquin is a conductor, musicologist, pianist and composer.
What nationality is Wayne Oquin?
Wayne Oquin is American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Wayne Oquin. https://biography.guide/wayne-oquin/
MLA: "Wayne Oquin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/wayne-oquin/.
Chicago: "Wayne Oquin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/wayne-oquin/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:58 UTC