STEVE SMELSER, oboe, is principal oboe in the West Suburban Symphony Chamber Orchestra. He also plays oboe in the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and the St. Raymond's Cathedral (Joliet) Orchestra. He has performed with the Joliet Symphonette, Nantucket Summer Band and Bach Choral Festival. Mr. Smelser holds a bachelor's degree in oboe performance from Northern Illinois University. A resident of Romeoville, he works as an educational representative for music and arts centers.

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