An award-winning chamber musician, Dr. Reynolds has won prizes at six national chamber music competitions, including the Gold Medal at the 2014 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. He tours internationally as a member of the Akropolis Reed Quintet and has released six studio albums with the ensemble. Dr. Reynolds contributes to the IDRS as the Lead Bassoon Recordings Reviewer for the quarterly journal The Double Reed, and recently concluded his term as Chair of the IDRS Commissioning Sub-Committee where he contributed to the Society’s commissioning grant and composer competition programs. Reynolds is also an arranger and composer, and his works are performed by students and professionals around the world. A native of Michigan, Dr. Reynolds received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from the University of Michigan, and received his Doctor of Music degree from Florida State University. His primary teachers include Eric Stomberg, Jeffrey Lyman, and Jeff Keesecker.