Laura Najarian, Bassoon

Laura Najarian is Principal Bassoonist of the Savannah Symphony. During her tenure, since 1991, she has been invited to solo on several occasions performing works by; Mozart, Weber, Villa-Lobos and, David Daugherty's "Dead Elvis." Ms. Najarian also serves as Principal Bassoonist with the Des Moines Metro Opera in the early summer months, a position she has held since 1989.

Formerly a member of the Jacksonville and Omaha Symphonies, Laura is originally from Toledo, Ohio. She received a Bachelors Degree in Musical Performance at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory and, a Masters Degree in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music. While at Eastman she earned a Performers Certificate while serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.