Evan Yonce joins the Toronto Symphony Orchestra as Associate Principal Oboe for the 2025/26 season.
A native of Missoula, Montana, Yonce recently completed his undergraduate studies at the Juilliard School as a recipient of the Kovner Fellowship. There, he studied with Nathan Hughes, while receiving additional studies from Elaine Douvas, Linda Strommen, and Scott Hostetler.
In addition to appearances as Principal Oboe of the Juilliard Orchestra, he has also performed with the Metropolitan Opera, Minnesota Orchestra and Richmond Symphony. During his summers, Yonce has been featured as a fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center and the Music Academy of the West.
Evan is a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, where he studied with Dane Philipsen and received the 2021 Young Artist Award.