Elisabeth Romano begain studies on the bassoon
when she was 16 with William Polisi, former Principal Bassoonist of
the New York Philharmonic and NYC Radio Orchestra, and with Harold
Goltzer, former Associate Principal Bassoonist of the New York
Philharmonic, while studying in Julliard's Pre-College Division.
Elisabeth received her Bachelor's Degree and Performer's Certificate
in bassoon under the teachings of K. David Van Hoesen. Upon
graduation she joined the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra as
first-call substitute in 1984. By invitation she was asked to
join the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra for the 1985-86 season as
Assistant Principal and Second bassoon. From 1986-89 she was a
tenured member of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra as Second bassoonist
or the Toledo Symphony Woodwind Quintet and Toledo Opera Orchestra.
She yearned for a faster pace of life and upon leaving Toledo, she
settled 90 miles north of New York City in the Hudson Valley.
She has performed many concerts with the Jupiter Symphony, the
Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Hudson Valley Bach Festival, Albany
Symphony, Newburgh Symphony, Sol Sonata, Arabesque Trio, Con Spirito
Woodwind Quintet, New York Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Northern
Dutchess Symphony Orchestra, Music Specialties, and she actively
freelances for other chamber music and symphonic organizations in
the New York Area.
Elisabeth is currently principal bassoonist and
has appeared several times as soloist with the Woodstock Chamber
Orchestra. She is also a member of the Mistral Reed Trio and
Three's a Charm ensemble, performing several recitals with both
ensembles every year. She is studio faculty at Vassar, Bard
and Marist Colleges, Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, Dutchess
Community College Music School, and teaches young students in her
private studio in Gardiner, New York. Reed Expertise began in
2005, and Elisabeth is happy making reeds for students and
professional bassoonists. She consults regularly with her
lifelong teacher, Mr. Van Hoesen, on new and exciting reed
developments.
