Victoria Olson - Bassoon

  

Your name: Victoria Olson

 

Your instrument/position in the orchestra: Bassoon/Contrabassoon

 

How old were you when you started playing your instrument? 13

 

Hometown: Kansas City, KS

 

When did you join the orchestra: 2016

 

Favorite saying or motto: “Just do it.”

 

Favorite Movie and/or TV Show: New Girl, anything Disney!

 

Favorite foods: Oysters

 

Hobbies: soccer, racquetball, fishing, skiing

 

Most influential teachers: Daniel Matsukawa, principal bassoonist of Philadelphia Orchestra and Nancy Goeres, principal bassoonist of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Eric Stomberg, professor at Interlochen Arts Academy.

 

Dream vacation/trip: Anywhere with a beautiful beach 

 

What is your favorite thing about living in Grand Rapids? Bell’s Bewery