Anthony Adario is a bassoonist and educator based in DFW.  He currently holds the Principal Bassoon position with both the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra and the McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra.  He also performs as a substitute with a number of orchestras throughout Texas, including the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Symphony Orchestra, Mid-Texas Symphony Orchestra, Sherman Symphony Orchestra, Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Dallas Opera.  In addition to his busy performing schedule, Mr. Adario maintains a private teaching studio throughout the metroplex.  He is also on faculty at East Texas A&M University, where he teaches applied bassoon and History of Rock and Roll.

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Anthony earned his Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University.  During his undergraduate studies, he spent two seasons as an associate member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, as well as one season with the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra.  He went on to complete his Master of Music degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also worked as the Teaching Assistant for the bassoon studio.