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Betsy Hudson Traba 

Principal Flute

Betsy Traba

First Season with SO: 1993

Hometown: Mentor, Ohio

Degrees/Colleges: Bachelor of Music - Baldwin Wallace College; Master of Music - Manhattan School of Music

Age you began playing an instrument: 10 years old

Award / Musical Accomplishment you are most proud of: Having made my living as an Orchestral Flutist for over 20 years

Style and make of your instrument: Brannen Cooper Sterling Silver Flute with 10k Rose Gold Headjoint - made in 2000

Hobbies / interests: My two kids, languages, gardening and wine.

Personal Fact / Something you would like people to know about you: I am a "swim team mom"... one of our children is a champion swimmer!

My dream is to: To see the Sarasota Orchestra become the premiere Regional Orchestra in the country.