Erin Irvine is personable, experienced, and well-connected in the bassoon world. She has studied with some of the most prestigious bassoon teachers in the nation, earning a bachelor of arts from UCLA, and a master's of music from Rice University. Currently, she is the principal bassoonist of Santa Cruz Symphony and the bassoon lecturer at UC Santa Cruz.
Erin Irvine has lived in the Bay Area for the last 9 years as a full-time bassoonist performing with almost every orchestra in the Bay Area. In addition, she frequently travels To Portland to play with Oregon Symphony.
Erin Irvine has lived in the Bay Area for the last 9 years as a full-time bassoonist performing with almost every orchestra in the Bay Area. In addition, she frequently travels To Portland to play with Oregon Symphony.
Jessica Schaeffer began studying music at the age of 4. She received her formal musical education attending Interlochen Center for the Arts, Aspen Music Festival, and Northwestern University where she earned a B.M. in Harp Performance. In May of 2010, Jessica received an M.M. and Certification in Dalcroze Eurhythmics from the Longy School of Music of Bard College.