Ashley Ertz, oboe/English horn

Freelance, Private Teacher. Chicago, IL

Duo Femme

DUO FEMME is a dynamic duo consisting of oboist Ashley Ertz and pianist/oboist Lillia Woolschlager. DUO FEMME is dedicated to discovering and performing music by underrepresented composers, lesser known composers and quality music that has been previously forgotten. They have performed together on the Fourth Presbyterian Church’s recital series, the Musicians Club of Women luncheon series, the Thirsty Ears Festival and more. Ashley and Lillia have been performing together since 2017 when they met while at the DePaul School of Music.

Both Ashley and Lillia are active freelance musicians and teachers in the Chicagoland area and beyond. Ashley is the Principal Oboist with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and holds the Second Oboe/English Horn position with the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. Lillia is an in demand educator teaching at the Merit School of Music and privately in addition to performing with orchestras throughout the region.