Cailin
McGarry

Cailin McGarry
(she/her) Cailin McGarry is a dedicated musician and educator currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Bassoon Performance at Florida State University under Professor Jeff Keesecker. An active performer, she plays with the FSU Symphony Orchestra, FSU Opera, and Wind Ensemble, as well as local orchestras, including the Panama City Symphony Orchestra. Cailin is also deeply engaged in the chamber music scene as a member of both the Cascade Wind Quintet and Solstice Reed Quintet.
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Biography

Cailin McGarry

Cailin McGarry is a dedicated musician and educator currently pursuing a Master's Cailin earned her degree in Bassoon Performance at Florida State University, studying under Professor Jeff Keesecker. As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, she provides personalized bassoon lessons to undergraduate students, facilitates reed-making classes, and contributes to the planning and execution of studio classes. Cailin is an active member of the Florida State University Symphony Orchestra, FSU Opera, Wind Ensemble, and various local orchestras in northwestern Florida, including the Panama City Symphony Orchestra, where she holds the 2nd bassoon position. She previously graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Music Education, specializing in band. An enthusiastic small ensemble player, Cailin was a member of the Caine Woodwind Quintet for four years and currently performs with the Solstice Reed Quintet and Cascades Wind Quintet.



Experience

Experience

Second Bassoon

2024 - Present
Second bassoonist in the Panama City Symphony.
Tallahassee, FL

University Symphony Orchestra bassoonist and contrabassoonist

2023 - Present

Graduate Teaching Assistant

2023 - Present

Music Retail Specialist

2023 - Present
Logan, UT

Bands Equipment Manager

2019 - 2022

Expertise

Professional Role

Private Teacher

Teaching Artist

Chamber Ensemble

Industry

Opera

Orchestra

Higher Education