Edward Rumzis

Eddie Rumzis couldn't be more excited to be joining the Sarasota Orchestra. He moved from Washington DC, where he previously served as acting second bassoon with the National Symphony Orchestra. As a freelancer, Eddie was fortunate to also perform with the Chicago Symphony, Eclipse Chamber Orchestra, Alexandria Symphony, and Fairfax Symphony.

Chamber music has always been a big part of Eddie's life as well. He was a member of District5 for five seasons. This ensemble was formed as the Fellowship Wind Quintet at UMD and has since earned a CMA Classical Commissioning Grant, performed all over DC, and designed educational programs for elementary schools, youth orchestras, and university wind ensembles alike. Eddie can be heard on the ensemble's debut album, the complete Chopin preludes, transcribed by David Plylar.