Awards divided by old members of orchestra (5)

I believe the answer is:

oboes

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'members of orchestra' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

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(Other definitions for oboes that I've seen before include "Wind instruments" , "Woodwind instruments" , "They're instrumental" , "Parts of orchestra" , "Reed instruments" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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