Melissa Frey, Principal Bassoon

How old were you when you started playing your instrument?

“I was 12 years old when I switched from Clarinet and started bassoon. I began playing piano at age 5 and continued until high school.”

What is your favorite music to listen to? 

“I listen to a variety of music from classical to jazz, rock, pop and indie genres.”

What do you enjoy most about playing with the BSO? 

“What I enjoy most about playing with the BSO orchestra is how welcoming the other musicians have been and the "home-town" feel Bakersfield has as a community.”

Fun Facts About Melissa

“I'm from Bowling Green, Ohio.”

“I was a foreign exchange student at age 16 in Frankfurt Germany.”

“I can play Star Wars on the recorder.”