Ariana Ghez (born 1979) is an American classical oboist. She pursued her undergraduate studies at Columbia University where she majored in English literature, and at the Juilliard School, where she studied with John Mack and John Ferrillo. She was enrolled in the joint program between the two schools. She was a graduate student at Temple University under Richard Woodhams. She served as principal oboist of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra during the 2005-2006 season. As of 2006, she has been the principal oboist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. She recently joined the faculty of the Colburn School and is a regular guest faculty member at the Aspen Music Festival and School.