Adjunct Professor of Bassoon

Ashley Heintzen is a native of Muncie, Indiana.  She received the Doctor of Music degree in Bassoon Performance from the Florida State University where she studied with Jeff Keesecker, the Master of Music degree from Baylor University with Jennifer Speck, the Bachelor of Music degree from Indiana University with Sidney Rosenberg, and the High School diploma from the North Carolina School of the Arts with Mark Popkin.

Dr. Heintzen has been the bassoon instructor at Stetson University in Deland, Florida since 1994 and is a founding member of the faculty ensembles Veritate Wind Quintet, and Trio Della Canno. She teaches applied and studio bassoon, reed making, and coaches chamber music.

Dr. Heintzen is a member of the Bach Festival of Winter Park and the Brevard Symphony.  In addition, she plays with the Orlando Philharmonic, Jacksonville Symphony and Florida West Coast Symphony.