Annie Corrigan is the host of Tuckamore’s post-concert interviews. Originally from Bowling Green, Ohio, she is the Principal Oboe of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and an Adjunct Professor of Oboe at Memorial University. Prior to moving to Newfoundland in 2016, Annie served as Principal Oboe of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and Second Oboe in the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic. Annie is currently completing her Doctorate of Music (Oboe) from Indiana University.
In addition to her musical life, Annie has an extensive background in radio and audio thanks to twelve years of work at Bloomington, Indiana’s NPR affiliate WFIU. She served as the daily host of NPR’s Morning Edition and the producer and host of the weekly syndicated program Earth Eats. Her duties also included interviewing guests from a variety of backgrounds, including percussionist Evelyn Glennie, comedian Tig Notaro, author Michael Pollan, and conductor Leonard Slatkin. Since moving to St. John’s, she has collaborated with local groups on audio projects about mental health and about electronic monitoring. Annie is thrilled to once again speak with Tuckamore artists during post-concert interviews.
