Mark Lindeblad, pianist collaborator, has been a musician since his earliest years, starting out as a pianist and piano accompanist, and then also becoming a bassoonist. He received his education at Wichita State University, Moody Bible Institute, and Roosevelt University. His teaching work on piano and bassoon has included the Merit music program, Trinity International University, Concordia University, and Glenbard South High School. Mark is currently principal bassoonist with the Southwest Symphony, has also performed with the Northbrook, Lake Forest, Grant Park, and Lake Forest Symphonies, and maintains his primary teaching studio at his home in Chicago.