Sue Nigro is one of the few contrabassoonists to have made a career of playing recitals, doing solo appearances, and making recordings. She has performed throughout the world, and her quest for solo literature has led her to commission and premier for than four dozen compositions for the contra. Ms. Nigro currently has nine CDs commercially available, and excerpts from these recordings have been aired on many international radio stations. Sue is a native of the south side of Chicago, received degrees from Northwestern and Roosevelt Universities, and received orchestral training in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and at the Tanglewood Music Center. She maintains a busy freelance schedule in the Chicagoland area, and has been a long-time regular “permanent substitute” performer with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Her accomplishments as a contrabassoon soloist have earned her many fine recognitions, including a 2022 Honorary Membership status in the International Double Reed Society.