Education
- BM in Bassoon Performance from Rutgers University – Mason Gross School of the Arts (2024)
- BA in Psychology from Rutgers University (2024)
- MM in Bassoon Performance from Stony Brook University
Biography
Bassoonist Hannah Stroh is a freelance musician and private lesson teacher in New Jersey and New York. A current Masters student at Stony Brook University, Hannah is studying with Gina Cuffari and is an active member of the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra. Hannah earned her BM in Bassoon Performance and BA in Psychology at Rutgers University (2024), where she studied with Mark Timmerman and Christopher Wickham. Hannah has experience performing large ensemble, chamber, solo and opera repertoire, and is frequently playing with regional orchestras throughout New Jersey. After her undergraduate study, Hannah co-founded the woodwind trio "Reed Theory" — a contemporary chamber group that focuses on uplifting underrepresented artists, performing new music and commissioning compositions from young composers. As the bassoonist of "Reed Theory", Hannah was a first prize recipient of the Prima Volta Music Competition – Summer Edition and bronze prize recipient of the American Classical Music Awards. In addition to her musical endeavours, Hannah enjoys visiting local libraries, completing jigsaw puzzles, and traveling.