Todd Goranson, DMA, RN, is Professor of Bassoon and Saxophone at Messiah University, He holds performance degrees from the University of Idaho and the DMA from West Virginia University. An advocate for musicians’ health, he is also a registered nurse who has authored health-related articles and presented at major music conferences and universities throughout the United States.
Dr. Goranson has performed as bassoonist with over twenty professional orchestras in the US, Mexico, Sweden, and China. He is a founding member of Triforia Winds, Junction Saxophone Quartet, and Trio Atlantis. Additionally, his diverse saxophone performance credits include Ray Charles, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Johnny Mathis, Utah Symphony, and Dallas Winds.
A prolific performer and clinician, he has given concerts and clinics throughout the US, the UK, Mexico, Malaysia, China, Sweden, Canada, and Puerto Rico. His bassoon teachers included Ronald Klimko, Susan Hess, Winston Collier, and Terry Ewell.