Ted Sugata

Ted Sugata joined the Pacific Symphony in the 2014-2015 season, having
previously performed with the Sarasota Orchestra in Florida and served as the
principal oboist at the Lyrique-en-Mer Opera Festival in Belle-Ile, France. A
talented chamber and orchestral musician, Dr. Sugata has worked with many
groups, such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, Pasadena Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Long Beach Symphony,
South Bay Chamber Music Society, Jacaranda Music, and the Glendale Noon
Concert Series.
Dr. Sugata is passionately dedicated to guiding upcoming music students and
honoring the legacy of his mentors. He has taught at various institutions,
including Chapman University, Azusa Pacific University, Long Beach City
College, the Colburn Community School of Performing Arts, and Idyllwild Arts
Summer, where he shares his expertise in oboe performance with aspiring
musicians. His students have successfully gained acceptance into prestigious
music programs at institutions such as the Juilliard School, Cleveland Institute of
Music, New England Conservatory, Rice University, Indiana University, and USC.
His former students have also obtained positions with organizations like the New
York Philharmonic and Houston Grand Opera/Ballet.
Dr. Sugata, a Los Angeles native, pursued advanced studies at the Manhattan
School of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music under Joseph Robinson
and John Mack, respectively. He has also participated in music festivals,
including the Tanglewood Music Center, the National Repertory Orchestra, the
Music Academy of the West, and the Sarasota Music Festival. In 2014, he
completed his Doctor of Musical Arts in oboe performance at the University of
Southern California under Dr. Joel Timm.
Dr. Sugata lives with his wife, Colleen, and their two kids in California Heights.
They love spending their free time at their children’s activities, traveling, reading,
and watching their favorite TV shows.