Elizabeth PattersonPart-time Faculty, woodwind techniques, bassoon Phone: 253.879.3700
E-mail Elizabeth Paterson teaches bassoon techniques. She moved west from Michigan in 1976 when she joined the 724th Air Force Band of the Pacific Northwest at McChord AFB. She traveled extensively playing with the Concert Band, Marching Band, Wind Quintet and singing with the Jazz Band. After leaving the band in 1980 she completed her BME from Pacific Lutheran University and her MMus is from the University of Washington. She also has studied with Seattle Symphony’s principal bassoonist, Seth Krimsky. Ms. Paterson has been active as a music educator. She has taught in Tacoma public schools, as well as maintaining a private studio in bassoon. She managed the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra’s education program, “Simply Symphonic,” and has developed a special library program called “Maestra Melody” which explores the elements of music for young children. Ms. Paterson has been active as a woodwind instructor and coach for the Tacoma Youth Symphony. She is a founding member of the Trio d’anches Northwest. Ms. Paterson plays in the Tacoma Symphony, Tacoma Opera, and Tacoma City Ballet, and freelances with many groups including Bellevue Philharmonic, Northwest Sinfonietta, Northwest Chamber Orchestra, and Spokane Symphony. She also has been a guest speaker, adjudicator and clinician at middle and high schools, colleges and libraries. "The School of Music at Puget Sound is a nurturing and professional place filled with quality people in every area: faculty, staff and students,” writes Ms. Paterson. “I enjoy working with them as a performer and teacher." | 
