A passionate educator, Andrew Marlin’s career began when he first started building up bassoon sections in programs throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago. In turn, he’s created a full time teaching career with many students going on to the finest music schools with competitive scholarships. He’s also the bassoon instructor for Chicago Summer Opera’s Orchestra Program where he teaches lessons, masterclasses, chamber music coaching, and workshops. He’s the founder, music director, arranger, and conductor for his Summer Bassoon Workshop. The workshop is bassoon ensemble chamber music program that exposes young bassoonist to the world of music and is made up of his most eager students from his studio.
As a performer, Mr. Marlin has been actively freelancing primarily playing with Opera Festival Chicago, Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago, Northbrook Symphony, and is a Core Artist with CHAI Collaborative Ensemble. He has also performed with the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Seattle Symphony.