Background
MacDonald, Elizabeth Helen was born on July 5, 1942 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Joseph Harold and Verna Elizabeth (Schaeffer) Bishop.
MacDonald, Elizabeth Helen was born on July 5, 1942 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Joseph Harold and Verna Elizabeth (Schaeffer) Bishop.
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Eastman School Music, Rochester, New York, 1964. Master of Music in Music Literature and performance, Eastman School Music, 1966.
Bassoonist Music in Maine Woodwind Quintet, Bangor, Maine, 1966—1967. Director junior high school band and elem instrumental music Brewer, 1967—1969. Instructor music history, woodwind class and bassoon Northern Conservatory Music, Bangor, 1967—1969.
Teacher junior high school general and instrumental music Orono, Maine, 1969—1972. Tutor bassoon and oboe Colby College, Waterville, 1972—1975. Instructor bassoon, woodwind ensemble coach University Maine, Orono, since 1977.
Principal bassoonist Portland Symphony Orchestra, Maine, 1967—1991. Private woodwind instructor, since 1972. Recitalist, soloist, music adjudicator, since 1966.
Member of International Double Reed Society.
Married William Dallas MacDonald, August 17, 1968.