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Minnis, Marybeth

Assistant Professor - Bassoon

FIXED-TERM FACULTY

Biography

​MaryBeth Minnis has been principal bassoonist of the Saginaw Bay Orchestra since 1985 and frequently performs with the Grand Rapids Symphony and the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. An active chamber musician she performs with the Powers Woodwind Quintet and the CMU Chamber Winds. She has performed and/or presented at the International Double Reed Society Conferences, regional CBDNA Conferences, Michigan Music Conferences, and the Midwest Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago. Each summer she teaches at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and performs with their many faculty ensembles. 

More about Marybeth Minnis

MM: 1981, University of Michigan
BME: 1979, Central Michigan University

Courses Taught

• Bassoon​
• Double Reed Techniques 
• Chamber Ensemble
• Instrumental Pedagogy